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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Respiratory disease is one of the most common problems in veterinary medicine and can be classed in many different ways, including obstructive and restrictive. The respiratory tract is a route of entry for many infectious agents as well as there being anatomical problems, for example ''brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome'' seen in brachycephalic breeds. Respiratory disease poses many issues for an anaesthestist from intubation issues in cases of upper airway obstructive disease to ventilation perfusion mismatch and respiratory depression caused by some of the agents used.
Respiratory disease is one of the most common problems in veterinary medicine and can be classed in many different ways, including obstructive and restrictive. The respiratory tract is a route of entry for many infectious agents as well as there being anatomical problems, for example ''brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome'' seen in brachycephalic breeds. Respiratory disease poses many issues for an anaesthestist from intubation issues in cases of upper airway obstructive disease to ventilation perfusion mismatch and respiratory depression caused by some of the agents used.