CommuniVET™ | Contest - Equine asthma podcast series

Contest - Equine asthma podcast series

1. Which of the following are hallmark clinical signs of equine asthma?

Coughing

Purulent nasal discharge

Exercise intolerance

Decreased performance

Intermittent lameness

2. Which of the following methods are commonly used to diagnose equine asthma?

Lung radiographs

Use of a rebreathing bag and auscultation

CBC

BAL

Thorough clinical exam and history

3. Which of the following are effective treatment modalities for equine asthma?

Antibiotics

Approved inhaled corticosteroids

NSAID’s

Bronchodilators

Mucolytics

4. Which of the following are useful environmental control strategies in equine asthma?

No exposure to round hay bales

Limiting exposure to dust, molds, and pollens

Hay steamers

Access to pasture or turn out pens

Hay cubes

5. What is the ideal particle size of a nebulized corticosteroid to reach the lower airway in the treatment of equine asthma?

> 20 microns

15-20 microns

5 microns or smaller

6-10 microns

11-14 microns

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