Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pulmonary edema associated with transient airway obstruction in three horses.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1993
- Authors:
- Kollias-Baker, C A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Surgery · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Three horses experienced a condition called pulmonary edema, which is when fluid builds up in the lungs, after having temporary airway blockages. Each horse had a different reason for the blockage, but once it was cleared, they showed signs of the fluid in their lungs, including pink frothy fluid in the airways of two of them. The horses received treatment that included a diuretic to help remove excess fluid, oxygen support, anti-inflammatory medications, and antibiotics. Unfortunately, one horse died suddenly, another fully recovered, and the third developed pleuritis (inflammation of the lining around the lungs) and was later euthanized.
Abstract
Pulmonary edema associated with transient airway obstruction was detected in 3 horses. The cause of obstruction was different in each horse, but after relief of the obstruction, clinical signs and radiographic abnormalities were indicative of pulmonary edema. In 2 of the 3 horses, pink frothy fluid was evident in the airways. The horses were treated with furosemide, nasal insufflation of O2, anti-inflammatory agents, and anti-biotics. Of the 3 horses examined, 1 horse died acutely, 1 horse recovered fully, and 1 developed pleuritis and was subsequently euthanatized.
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