Feline Asthma: What's New and where might Clinical Practice be Heading?

摘要: Practical relevance Feline bronchial asthma is one of the most commonly diagnosed respiratory conditions cats. Clinical signs range from intermittent wheezing and coughing, which can compromise quality life, to episodes severe dyspnea that be life-threatening. challenges easily disregarded as a simplistic condition. However, much about its pathophysiology remains obscure. There no gold standard method diagnosis, current approaches are associated with various limitations. Also, feline typically treated long-term glucocorticoid therapy, have significant consequences. Audience Because prevalence, general practitioners encounter regularly. Refractory cases often managed by veterinary internists pulmonologists. Patient group Asthma in cats any age but usually seen young middle-aged adults (mean 4 years, 1–15 years). sex predilection, Siamese breed appears overrepresented. Evidence base While clinical approach has changed little recent new research provided greater insight into many aspects this complex disease strategies being studied. This article reviews literature order raise awareness how advances understanding pathophysiology, diagnosis treatment may determining future direction practice.