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==Treatment==

==Treatment==

Uncomplicated cases are often self limiting and will resolve with or without treatment.  

Uncomplicated cases are often self limiting and will resolve with or without treatment.  

Antibiotic treatment is indicated if the animal is showing signs of systemic illness or if there is bronchopneumonia present. Where culture and sensitivity has been undertaken an appropriate antibiotic should be chosen on the results otherwise doxycycline, erythromycin, chloramphnicol or a potentiated sulphonamide are good choices.  

Antibiotic treatment is indicated if the animal is showing signs of systemic illness or if there is bronchopneumonia present. Where culture and sensitivity has been undertaken an appropriate antibiotic should be chosen on the results otherwise [[Tetracyclines| doxycycline]], [[Macrolides and Lincosamides|erythromycin]], [[Chloramphenicol|chloramphenicol]] or a [[Potentiated-Sulphonamides| potentiated sulphonamide]] are good choices.  

Antitussives and bronchodilators may be used to alleviate severe coughing. Nebulistion can also be useful to help loosen bronchial and tracheal secretions.

Antitussives and bronchodilators may be used to alleviate severe coughing. Nebulistion can also be useful to help loosen bronchial and tracheal secretions.

In patients with severe disease then further supportive care including fluids and enteral feeding wil be required.

In patients with severe disease then further supportive care including fluids and enteral feeding wil be required.