title: Nasopharyngeal disease in cats: 2. Specific conditions and their management.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Nasopharyngeal disease is a common presenting problem in feline medicine.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The management of feline nasopharyngeal disease can be challenging at a number of levels. In many cases, a specific diagnosis may remain elusive. Some conditions may not be curable so owners need to understand the requirement for long-term management. In addition, treatment may be compromised by poor patient compliance.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  This review, which is directed at any clinicians involved in the management of cats with nasopharyngeal disease, discusses acute rhinitis (cat 'flu) and a variety of conditions causing chronic rhinosinusitis/chronic nasopharyngeal disease. The intention is to assist treatment decision making by reviewing the most appropriate therapies from the options available for these patients.
  
  
  METHODS
  The information presented in this article is based on peer-reviewed publications and the clinical experience of the authors.
authors.affiliation: Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Division of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Hospital for Small Animals, Easter Bush Veterinary Centre, Roslin, Midlothian EH25 9RG, Scotland, UK. nreed1@staffmail.ed.ac.uk
authors.forename: Nicki
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Reed
authors.forename: Danièlle
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gunn-Moore
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000662:veterinary; D009302:Nasopharyngeal Diseases / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000662:veterinary; D010173:Palpation / Q000662:veterinary; D011127:Polyps / Q000662:veterinary; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000662:veterinary; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents