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Quantifiable features of a tidal breathing phenotype in dogs with severe bronchomalacia diagnosed by bronchoscopy.
The veterinary quarterly - 1 Dec 2023
Lin Chung-Hui, Johnson Lynelle R, Chang Wei-Tao, Lo Pei-Ying, Chen Hui-Wen, Wu Huey-Dong
Abstract excerpt
Dynamic lower airway obstruction is the primary component of canine bronchomalacia, but the ventilatory function remains underinvestigated. This prospective study analyzed tidal breathing characteristics in 28 dogs, comprising 14 with severe bronchomalacia diagnosed by bronchoscopy versus 14 without respiratory disease. Spirometry was conducted in all dogs. Bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage or brush under...
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