Evaluation of barometric whole-body plethysmography for therapy monitoring in cats with feline lower airway disease.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Feline lower airway disease (FLAD) is a common respiratory condition in cats. Traditionally, response to therapy is monitored only by evaluation of clinical signs and radiographic examination of the lungs. Barometric whole-body plethysmography (BWBP) is considered a non-invasive, well-tolerated form of measuring airway reactivity in cats. The aim of the study was to assess pulmonary function testing by BWBP for non-invasive evaluation of response to therapy in cats with FLAD and to investigate whether BWBP parameters correlate with clinical severity.

Material and methods

The prospective study included 25 client-owned cats, diagnosed with FLAD on the basis of their medical history, clinical signs, radiographic findings, and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) exami

SUBMITTER: Gareis H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9612479 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature