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It is important to '''rule out parasitism''', and a 7 day course of fenbendazole may be useful.

It is important to '''rule out parasitism''', and a 7 day course of fenbendazole may be useful.

The primary method of control is the sustained use of glucocorticoids. '''Prednisolone''' can be given orally every 12 hours, and the dose can be '''tapered gradually to a dose every other day'''. Some cats may respond better to dexamethasone or triamcinolone.

The primary method of control is the sustained use of glucocorticoids. '''Prednisolone''' can be given orally every 12 hours, and the dose can be '''tapered gradually to a dose every other day'''. Some cats may respond better to dexamethasone or triamcinolone. Sometimes cats can be weaned off the glucocorticoids and are then given only as needed by the owner.

'''Bronchodilators''' may reduce the dose of corticosteroid necessary to control clinical signs. Terbutaline or salbutamol by inhaler can be used.  

'''Bronchodilators''' may reduce the dose of corticosteroid necessary to control clinical signs. Terbutaline or inhaled albuterol or salbutamol can be used.  

'''Cyproheptadine and cyclosporin''' can be considered in cats which are resistant to other therapy.

'''Cyproheptadine and cyclosporin''' can be considered in cats which are resistant to other therapy.