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==History & Clincial signs==
 
==History & Clincial signs==
 
Eosinophillic lung diseases are seen in young and older dogs. It is rare in the Cat.
 
Eosinophillic lung diseases are seen in young and older dogs. It is rare in the Cat.
<br> Affected dogs usually present because of slowly progressive respiratory signs such as a cough, increased respiratory effort and exercise intolerance. Systemic signs are rarely present but may include anorecia and weight loss. There may be a history of a recurring cough which is unresponsive to antibiotics but often responsive to corticosteroid therapy. The clinical signs may be seasonal in appearance.
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<br> Affected dogs usually present because of slowly progressive respiratory signs such as a cough, increased respiratory effort and exercise intolerance, wheezing and occasionally haemoptysis may be seen.The cough may be mild or severe, productive or nonproductive, and progressive or nonprogressive. Systemic signs are rarely present but may include anorecia and weight loss. There may be a history of a recurring cough which is unresponsive to antibiotics but often responsive to corticosteroid therapy. The clinical signs may be seasonal in appearance.
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<br> Severely affected animals may exhibit moderate to severe dyspnea and cyanosis at rest.
 
==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
 
===Physical examination===
 
===Physical examination===
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