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Recurrent Airway Obstruction (view source)
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===Diagnostis Imaging===
===Diagnostis Imaging===
Excessive mucopurulent
tracheal secretions are evident on endoscopy
Radiographs
are recommended in animals that do not respond to treatment
as anticipated, as they are useful to rule out other
types of lung disease and, in some cases, may show evi-dence of irreversible lung
pathology such as bronchiectasis.
There is little
evidence to support the use
of serum and intradermal
allergy testing in the diagnosis
of RAO.
===Laboratory Tests===
===Laboratory Tests===
Routine haematology and biochemistry
Routine haematology and biochemistry