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Exam 3
Upper Resp Tract Dz Rums
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Veterinary Medicine
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03/03/2017

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Term
What are some common clinical findings of upper resp dz in rums?
Definition
-inc resp noise audible w/out stethoscope generally indicates URT dz
-loudest on inspiration
Term
What is stridor?
Definition
-loud wheezing sound caused by narrowing of airways resulting in turbulence
Term
What is stertor?
Definition
-snoring type sound caused by vibration of soft tissues
Term
Which animals are most often affected by sinusitis?
Definition
-cattle >> sheep, goats
Term
What are the common causes of sinusitis in rums?
Definition
-DEHORNING MOST COMMON
-infected teeth
-facial or horn fractures
-actinomycosis
-neoplasia
-resp viruses: MCF, IBR, PI3
Term
What are the clinical signs in rums w/ sinusitis?
Definition
-non-specific: anorexia, lethargy, fever
-dehorning site infection, purulent discharge
-nasal discharge: usually unilateral
-dec air flow
-stridor
-foul odor
-abnormal head posture +/- squinting
-changes in facial contour
-neuro signs
Term
How can we maybe diagnose sinusitis in rums?
Definition
-CS
-percussion of sinuses
-variation in horn temp
-rads
-sinus centesis
Term
HOw do we treat sinusitis?
Definition
-sinusotomy/trehpination: drain and flush sinus
-horn removal: bucking stock
-parenteral abx: long acting, lipid soluble
-analgesia: flunixin, meloxicam
Term
In general, what location do we perform a sinusotomy?
Definition
-less medial
Term
Which animals are most commonly affected by Oestrus ovis infection?
Definition
-sheep >>> goats
-zoonotic
Term
How do sheep get Oestrus ovis?
Definition
-eggs laid near nostrils & larvae matura in sinuses
Term
What are the clinical signs of Oestrus ovis?
Definition
-nasal discharge
-sneezing
-nose rubbing
-stridor
Term
How do we diangose Oestrus ovis?
Definition
-clinical signs
-rads
-endoscopy
Term
How do we treat Oestrus ovis?
Definition
-Ivermectin
-Eprinomecrin & doramectin also effective
Term
What are some less common differentials for Stridor/Stertor?
Definition
-nasal granulomas
-allergic rhinitis
-FB
-trauma/fracture
-trumors/polyps
Term
What is choanal atresia? Who is affected?
Definition
-partial or complete lack of choanal
-crias
Term
What are the clinical signs of choanal atresia?
Definition
-open mouth breathing
-difficulty nursing
-dyspnea inc w/ exertion
Term
How do we diagnose choanal atresia? Tx?
Definition
-Dx: assess airflow from nostrils
-Tx: if complete, euthanize
Term
What most common causes pharyngeal trauma in rums? Result?
Definition
-balling gun, dose syringe, stomach tube, coarse feed material, fB
-hematoma, granuloma, cellulitis, abscess
Term
What are the clinical signs of pharyngeal trauma in rums?
Definition
-stertor/stridor
-anxiety
-neck extension
-ptyalism
-dysphagia
-nasal discharge
-foul odor
-visible swelling
Term
How do we diagnose pharyngeal trauma?
Definition
-PE w/ deep intraoral exam
-U/S
-aspiration
Term
How do we treat an abscess secondary to pharyngeal trauma?
Definition
-drain abscesses: intraoral if possible
Term
What is the etiology of necrotic laryngitis? Aka?
Definition
-Fusobacterium necrophroum
-aka Calf diphtheria
Term
What leads to necrotic laryngitis?
Definition
-laryngitis due to infectious agent
-mucosal injury
-periphareyngeal vasculitis
Term
What are the clinical signs of necrotic laryngitis?
Definition
-dyspnea, stridor
-fever, anorexia, depression, scleral injection
-laryngeal swelling
-necrotic odor
-nasal discharge
Term
How do we diagnose necrotic laryngitis?
Definition
-laryngeal exam
Term
How do we treat necrotic laryngitis?
Definition
-BS abx
-NSAID
-dex
-tracheostomy
Term
What can result from chornic cases of necrotic laryngitis?
Definition
-chondritis
-deformation on laryngeal cartilage +/- granulation tissue
-inc risk of aspiration pneumonia
-dx by endoscopy
-tx: permanent tracheostomy, tracheoloaryngostomy
Term
What is Tracheal Stenosis?
Definition
-HOnkers
Term
Describe the acute form of tracheal edema syndrome? Who is most commonly affected?
Definition
-extensive hemorrhage and edema of the dorsal wall ofthe lower trachea
-feedlot cattle late in feeding period in warmer weather
Term
What are the clinical signs of acute tracheal edema syndrome? Dx? Tx?
Definition
-CS: coughing, dyspnea, stertor, death
-Dx: CS, isolation of stertor to lower trachea
-Tx: Dex +/- abx
Term
Who is most commonly affected by the chronic form of tracheal edema syndrome? CS? Tx?
Definition
-younger cattle
-frequent, deep hacking cough
-no effective tx = cull
Term
What are the indications for tracheostomy in rums?
Definition
-obstruction of airway proximal to trachea
-not effective for tracheal collapse, tracheal edema, or anaphylaxis
Term
How do we manage rum tracheostomy?
Definition
-abx
-analgesia
-keep site clean
-feed hay on ground
-keep animal awa from ponds
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