May 12, 2020

Title of episode: 031 Chronic Coughs: Asthma & Bronchitis

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• Chronic inflammation of the lower airways in dogs and cats leading to chronic bronchitis or feline asthma. We discuss diagnostic tools, technician skills to use for these patients, and our favorite; client communication. 

Question of the Week

• Did anything in this episode surprise you? Do you think you'll approach any of your patients a little differently now?

 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

• Michigan State University:
• • https://www.michvma.org/resources/Documents/MVC/2018%20Proceedings/carey_01.pdf
• DVM360:
• • https://www.dvm360.com/view/inhalant-therapy-finding-its-place-small-animal-practice
• Veterinary Partner by VIN:
• • https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=5860662
• Merck Veterinary Manual:
• • https://www.merckvetmanual.com/pharmacology/systemic-pharmacotherapeutics-of-the-respiratory-system/inhalation-therapy-of-airway-disease
  • https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/lung-and-airway-disorders-of-dogs/tracheobronchitis-bronchitis-in-dogs?query=chronic%20bronchitis
  • https://www.merckvetmanual.com/respiratory-system/respiratory-diseases-of-small-animals/tracheobronchitis-in-small-animals?query=chronic%20bronchitis
  • https://www.merckvetmanual.com/cat-owners/lung-and-airway-disorders-of-cats/tracheobronchitis-bronchitis,-bronchial-asthma-in-cats?query=chronic%20bronchitis
• Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
• • https://imfpp.org/saimbook

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– Yvonne and Jordan