Changes

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

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.

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.

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

Uncomplicated cases are often self limiting and will resolve with or without 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 bronchopneumonia present. Where culture and sensitivity has been undertaken an appropriate antibiotic should be chosen on the results otherwise doxycycline, erythromycin, chloramphnicol or a potentiated sulphonamide are good choices.  

Antitussives and bronchodilators.

Antitussives may be used to help resove coughing. and bronchodilators may alleviate some clinical signs.

Nebulistion can be useful to help loosen bronchial and tracheal secretions.

Nebulistion can be useful to help loosen bronchial and tracheal secretions.

==Prognosis==

==Prognosis==

Good, generally self limiting.

Good, generally self limiting.