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==Signalment==
 
==Signalment==
 
Recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) is an inflammatory, obstructive airway disease that becomes clinically evident in middle-aged horses.
 
Recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) is an inflammatory, obstructive airway disease that becomes clinically evident in middle-aged horses.
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RAO is an inflammatory obstructive airway disease
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that usually becomes apparent in middle-aged and older
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horses. Once it is clinically evident, the susceptibility to
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disease persists for the life of the horse; however, if successfully
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managed, horses can remain in remission with
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normal pulmonary function
    
==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
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