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In dogs, diagnosis of laryngeal paralysis is performed by examination of the larynx under a light plane of anaesthesia. This is often performed at the same time as corrective surgery, if a diagnosis of laryngeal paralysis is highly suspcious. Anaesthetic agents should be selected carefully, to prevent any effects to laryngeal function which may complicate diagnosis, e.g. high doses of opioids should be avoided if possible. If the patient undergoes surgery, swelling may present as a problem post operatively, which can usually be managed with anti inflammatories, e.g. non steroidal anti inflammatories are often sufficient.

In dogs, diagnosis of laryngeal paralysis is performed by examination of the larynx under a light plane of anaesthesia. This is often performed at the same time as corrective surgery, if a diagnosis of laryngeal paralysis is highly suspcious. Anaesthetic agents should be selected carefully, to prevent any effects to laryngeal function which may complicate diagnosis, e.g. high doses of opioids should be avoided if possible. If the patient undergoes surgery, swelling may present as a problem post operatively, which can usually be managed with anti inflammatories, e.g. non steroidal anti inflammatories are often sufficient.

===Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Disease===

===[[Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Disease]]===

This syndrome is a combination of conditions including ''stenotic nares'', ''elongated soft palate'', ''everted laryngeal saccules'',  and ''laryngeal collapse''. Care of these patients is similar to that of those with laryngeal paralysis, however, greater care is required in selection of any sedation and anaesthetic agent used as to not exacerbate breathing problems that may already be present. Once any agent has been given to these patients, including premedication, they should not be left without supervision and intubation equipment and oxygen should be readily available in case of an emergency.  

This syndrome is a combination of conditions including ''stenotic nares'', ''elongated soft palate'', ''everted laryngeal saccules'',  and ''laryngeal collapse''. Care of these patients is similar to that of those with laryngeal paralysis, however, greater care is required in selection of any sedation and anaesthetic agent used as to not exacerbate breathing problems that may already be present. Once any agent has been given to these patients, including premedication, they should not be left without supervision and intubation equipment and oxygen should be readily available in case of an emergency.

==Lower Airway Disease==

==Lower Airway Disease==