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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

'''Air sacculitis''' is a common condition in the bird

'''Air sacculitis''' is a common condition in the bird

==Signalment==

==Signalment==

Any bird may suffer from air sacculitis. The '''air sacs''' are extremely '''prone''' to both '''infection''' and '''inflammation''' due to their anatomy. Infection can be bacterial or fungal (asperigillosis or granulomas)

Any bird may suffer from air sacculitis. The '''air sacs''' are extremely '''prone''' to both '''infection''' and '''inflammation''' due to their anatomy. Infection can be bacterial or fungal (asperigillosis or granulomas).

==Clinical Signs==

==Clinical Signs==

==Prognosis==

==Prognosis==

Prognosis is '''good'''. Although the condition is painful, mild cases rarely show any ill effects greater than feather-plucking.

Prognosis is '''good'''. Although the condition is painful, mild cases rarely show any ill effects greater than feather-plucking.

==References==

==References==

Stanford, M (2009) '''Respiratory Disease in Birds''' Royal Veterinary College Integrated Course ''RVC''

Stanford, M (2009) '''Respiratory Disease in Birds''' Royal Veterinary College Integrated Course ''RVC''

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