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Thoracic radiography and ultrasound are often unremarkable however may help to rule out other causes of the cough.

Thoracic radiography and ultrasound are often unremarkable however may help to rule out other causes of the cough.

==Endoscopy==

==Endoscopy==

Only considered when it is necessary to rule out a number of alternative diagnoses. Tracheal samples can be collected allowing for tracheal cytology which may reveal inreased numbers of neutrophils and bacteria. Samples for bacteriology from the upper airways may be deceptive as they are likely to harbour many commensal organisms.

Only considered when it is necessary to rule out a number of alternative diagnoses.  

Will enable collection of samples from the respiratory tract. Often no specific findings however, tracheal cytology which may reveal inreased numbers of neutrophils and bacteria. Samples for bacteriology from the upper airways may be deceptive as they are likely to harbour many commensal organisms. Ideally samples sholud be collected from the lower airways by a transbronchial wash.

 

==Pathology==

==Pathology==

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

Uncomplicated cases often do no require treatment.

Uncomplicated cases are often self limiting and will resolve with or without treatment.

Antibiotic treatment is indicated if the animal is showing signs of systemic illness or if there is bronchiole involvement.

Antibiotic treatment is indicated if the animal is showing signs of systemic illness or if there is bronchiole involvement.

Antitussives and bronchodilators.

Antitussives and bronchodilators.