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Journal of veterinary internal medicine2007; 21(2); 356-361; doi: 10.1892/0891-6640(2007)21[356:iadoh]2.0.co;2

Inflammatory airway disease of horses.

Abstract: The purpose of this consensus statement is to provide a review of current knowledge and opinions concerning inflammatory airway disease (IAD) and to help practitioners differentiate IAD from heaves (or recurrent airway obstruction; RAO) and other inflammatory respiratory diseases of horses.
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Publication Date: 2007-04-13 PubMed ID: 17427403DOI: 10.1892/0891-6640(2007)21[356:iadoh]2.0.co;2Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article intends to present an overview and current understanding of inflammatory airway disease (IAD) in horses. It aims to assist practitioners in distinguishing IAD from similar inflammatory respiratory conditions, such as recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), and various other respiratory diseases seen in horses.

Introduction and Overview

This consensus statement offers an evaluation of the latest information and perspectives on inflammatory airway disease (IAD). IAD, a common health issue in horses, often results in inflammation of the horse’s airway and can impact their performance. The study aims to make it easier for veterinarians and horse professionals to identify and distinguish IAD from other similar respiratory diseases like recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) and other types of inflammatory respiratory issues horses can face.

The Challenge in Diagnosis

  • One of the major difficulties lies in diagnosing IAD, mainly because it demonstrates similar symptoms to other respiratory diseases in horses. Symptoms can often include coughing, nasal discharge, and difficulty in breathing.
  • The study tries to provide distinctive points of different diagnosis to assist veterinarians in avoiding misdiagnosis. The wrong diagnosis can lead to ineffective treatment regimes and hence, can harm equine health in the long run.

Insight into IAD and RAO

  • The paper discusses the differences between IAD and recurrent airway obstruction (RAO). While they both are respiratory diseases, they differ in terms of causative factors, symptoms and treatment procedures.
  • Understanding these differences can guide pharmaceutical companies to design more specific drugs and treatment strategies for each condition, thereby increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of these interventions.

Conclusion and Recommendations

  • The consensus statement concludes by suggesting guidelines for recognizing and treating IAD effectively. The authors recommend a consistent method of diagnosing and treating IAD to guarantee consistent and improved health outcomes for horses.
  • This research is essential as it offers a more clear understanding of IAD, its distinctiveness from other diseases, and a consistent way to treat and manage the condition.

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Couëtil LL, Hoffman AM, Hodgson J, Buechner-Maxwell V, Viel L, Wood JL, Lavoie JP. (2007). Inflammatory airway disease of horses. J Vet Intern Med, 21(2), 356-361. https://doi.org/10.1892/0891-6640(2007)21[356:iadoh]2.0.co;2

Publication

Journal of veterinary internal medicine
ISSN: 0891-6640
NlmUniqueID: 8708660
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 21
Issue: 2
Pages: 356-361

Researcher Affiliations

Couëtil, Laurent L
  • Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA. couetill@purdue.edu
Hoffman, Andrew M
    Hodgson, Jennifer
      Buechner-Maxwell, Virginia
        Viel, Laurent
          Wood, James L N
            Lavoie, Jean-Pierre

              MeSH Terms

              • Animal Husbandry
              • Animals
              • Bronchodilator Agents / therapeutic use
              • Horse Diseases / diagnosis
              • Horse Diseases / therapy
              • Horses
              • Lung Diseases / diagnosis
              • Lung Diseases / therapy
              • Lung Diseases / veterinary

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