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Sinus disease is found as in the horse, with empyema, fungal infection, sinus cysts and tumours being recorded. [[Donkey - Dental Problems|Dental disease]] is a frequent cause of sinus infections especially in older animals. Neglected dental disease may also cause soft palate penetration and nasal discharge of food-containing matter.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
  
 
* Thiemann, A. (2008) Respiratory problems In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 7
 
* Thiemann, A. (2008) Respiratory problems In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 7

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Sinus disease is found as in the horse, with empyema, fungal infection, sinus cysts and tumours being recorded. Dental disease is a frequent cause of sinus infections especially in older animals. Neglected dental disease may also cause soft palate penetration and nasal discharge of food-containing matter.

References

  • Thiemann, A. (2008) Respiratory problems In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) The Professional Handbook of the Donkey, 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 7