作者: Andrew M. Jefcoat , Cornelis J. Cornelisse , Vincent M. Gerber , Frederik J. Derksen , N. Edward Robinson
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摘要: Objective—To investigate relationships between cough frequency and mucus accumulation, airway obstruction, inflammation to determine effects of dexamethasone on coughing score. Animals—13 horses with recurrent obstruction( RAO 6 control horses. Procedure—6 RAO-affected were stabled for 3 days. Coughing was counted 4 hours before each day stabled. Before stabling, tracheal accumulation scored, obstruction assessed via maximal change in pleural pressure (ΔPplmax), evaluated by use cytologic examination bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF). Effects (0.1 mg/kg, IV, q 24 h 7 days) determined 12 Results—To assess frequency, had be 1 hour. In horses, stabling associated increases score, ΔPplmax. Control coughed transiently when first ...