Tools for the diagnosis of equine respiratory disorders.
Abstract: Respiratory disorders are among the most common problems leading horse owners to seek veterinary attention. Accurate diagnosis of these conditions allows for proper treatment to be instituted, much to the benefit of the patient and satisfaction of the client. As an introduction to this issue on equine respiratory disorders, we review some of the tools that are available to equine veterinarians for the diagnosis of respiratory disorders. Physical and endoscopic examination, radiology, diagnostic ultrasound, techniques for sampling the respiratory tract, hematology, blood gas analysis, respiratory mechanics, and some modern diagnostic tools are briefly covered.
Publication Date: 2003-05-16 PubMed ID: 12747658DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0739(02)00063-9Google Scholar: Lookup
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- Journal Article
- Review
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Clinical Examination
- Clinical Pathology
- Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Technique
- Disease Diagnosis
- Equine Diseases
- Equine Health
- Hematology
- Horse Owners
- Horses
- Radiology
- Respiratory Disease
- Respiratory Health
- Ultrasound
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Care
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Practice
- Veterinary Procedure
- Veterinary Research
Summary
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This research article presents an overview of the diagnostic tools and techniques available for identifying respiratory disorders in horses, such as physical and endoscopic examinations, ultrasound, radiology, blood tests, and modern diagnostic tools.
Introduction
The author sets the stage for this paper by establishing the prevalence and significance of respiratory disorders in equines, which make them a common reason for horse owners to consult veterinarians. The importance of accurate diagnosis for the successful treatment of these disorders is also highlighted. Thus, this paper aims to provide a comprehensible guide for veterinary health practitioners about the diagnostic tools available to them.
Types of Diagnostic Tools
The author discusses various types of diagnostic tools and procedures that can be used to diagnose equine respiratory disorders:
- Physical and endoscopic examination: This involves a thorough examination of the horse, both physical and using an endoscope- a long, flexible tube with a camera and light at the end, which can be inserted into the horse’s airways for a closer look at its respiratory system.
- Radiology: This technique involves using x-rays to create images of the horse’s respiratory system, helping veterinarians visualize any abnormalities.
- Diagnostic ultrasound: This technique uses sound waves to create images of the horse’s internal structures and is particularly useful for examining the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system.
- Sampling the respiratory tract: This involves collecting samples of mucus or other fluids from the horse’s respiratory tract for laboratory analysis.
- Hematology: This involves laboratory testing of the horse’s blood to help diagnose systemic diseases.
- Blood gas analysis: This procedure involves measuring the amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the horse’s blood, which can provide valuable information about the functionality of the respiratory system.
- Respiratory mechanics: Respiratory mechanics are techniques that study the way air moves in and out of the horse’s lungs, which can provide information about lung function and any potential blockages or abnormalities.
- Modern diagnostic tools: Recent advancement in technology provides more advanced diagnostic tools, such as computing imaging and other sophisticated laboratory tests.
Concluding Remarks
The article concludes by emphasizing the importance and utility of these various diagnostic tools in successfully identifying equine respiratory disorders, thereby facilitating appropriate treatment plans.
Cite This Article
APA
Roy MF, Lavoie JP.
(2003).
Tools for the diagnosis of equine respiratory disorders.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 19(1), 1-v.
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-0739(02)00063-9 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Center for the Study of Host Resistance, Montreal General Hospital Research Institute, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Room Lll-513, Montreal, Québec H3G 1A4, Canada. marie-france.roy@mail.mcgill.ca
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Endoscopy / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horse Diseases / diagnostic imaging
- Horses
- Physical Examination / veterinary
- Radiography
- Respiratory System / cytology
- Respiratory System / pathology
- Respiratory Tract Diseases / diagnosis
- Respiratory Tract Diseases / diagnostic imaging
- Respiratory Tract Diseases / veterinary
- Ultrasonography
Citations
This article has been cited 4 times.- Kozłowska N, Wierzbicka M, Jasiński T, Domino M. Advances in the Diagnosis of Equine Respiratory Diseases: A Review of Novel Imaging and Functional Techniques. Animals (Basel) 2022 Feb 4;12(3).
- Varegg MS, Kløverød KM, Austnes MK, Siwinska N, Slowikowska M, Zak A, Niedzwiedz A. The effect of single pretreatment with salbutamol on recovery of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in horses with suspected or confirmed severe equine asthma. J Vet Intern Med 2019 Mar;33(2):976-980.
- Barton AK, Shety T, Bondzio A, Einspanier R, Gehlen H. Metalloproteinases and their inhibitors are influenced by inhalative glucocorticoid therapy in combination with environmental dust reduction in equine recurrent airway obstruction. BMC Vet Res 2016 Dec 9;12(1):282.
- Greim E, Naef J, Mainguy-Seers S, Lavoie JP, Sage S, Dolf G, Gerber V. Breath characteristics and adventitious lung sounds in healthy and asthmatic horses. J Vet Intern Med 2024 Jan-Feb;38(1):495-504.
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