Nasal discharge

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Sections available in full article Introduction ,  Is the discharge a manifestation of a systemic disease? ,  Is the patient likely to have upper or lower respiratory tract disease? ,  What is the nature of the discharge? ,  Assessment of discharge ,  Sources, Publications, Vetstream contributor(s),
Introduction ,  Is the discharge a manifestation of a systemic disease? ,  Is the patient likely to have upper or lower respiratory tract disease? ,  What is the nature of the discharge? ,  Assessment of discharge ,  Sources,
Contributors Mr David Godfrey BVetMed CertSAD CertSAM DipABVP(Feline practice) CBiol FSB FRCVS

Introduction

  • Accurate clinical evaluation of nasal discharge can be accomplished by a series of diagnostic procedures.
  • Physical examination and a complete history of the patient are important in the diagnosis of nasal discharge.

It is important to differentiate acute from chronic disease.

  • This approach is a guide to the investigation of nasal discharge and although examples of tests are quoted the lists are by no means complete.

Sources

Publications

Refereed papers


  • Willard M D & Radlinsky M A (1999) Endoscopic examination of the choanae in dogs and cats - 118 cases (1988-1998). JAVMA 1215 , 1301-1305.
  • O'Brien R T, Evans S M, Wortman J A & Hendrick M J (1996) Radiographic findings in cats with intranasal neoplasia or chronic rhinitis - 29 cases (1982-1988). JAVMA 208 , 385-389.
  • Norscurthy G D (1995) Finding the cause of chronic nasal discharge in cats. Vet Med 90 , 1038-1047.
  • Van Pelt D R & Lappin M R (1994) Pathogenesis and treatment of feline rhinitis. Vet Clin North Am 24 , 807-823.
  • Cape L (1992) Feline idiopathic chronic rhinosinusitis - a retrospective study of 30 cases. JAAHA 28 , 149-155.

Other sources of information

  • Van Pelt D R & McKierhan B C (1994) Pathogenesis and treatment of canine rhinitis. Vet Clinic NA 24 , 789-806.
  • McCarthy T C & McDermaid S L (1990) Rhinoscopy. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 20 , 1265-1290.

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