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Aspiration Pneumonia in the Dog: A Review
Robyn Sherman1, Michael Karagiannis1
1Veterinary Specialty Services, St. Louis, MO.
Objective:
To review the human and veterinary literature pertaining to aspiration pneumonitis and pneumonia.
Material And Methods:
Data sources included scientific reviews and original research publications from the human and veterinary literature. All reviews and studies that added to the understanding of aspiration pneumonia were included.
Results:
Compared to human medicine, aspiration pneumonia can be difficult to diagnose in the canine patient and is often a diagnosis of presumption. Multiple risk factors exist increasing the likelihood of aspiration pneumonia and a thorough understanding of these can aid in prevention. Treatment recommendations center primarily on supportive care, oxygen therapy and antibiotic administration.
Clincial Significance:
Aspiration pneumonia is a common finding in the canine patient and a thorough understanding of the disease will lead to better treatment outcomes. Further studies on treatment and prevention in veterinary medicine are warranted.
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