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Feline Asthma in Cats
Chronic airway inflammation and hypersensitivity causing coughing and breathing difficulty. Triggered by allergens and stress, more common in Siamese breeds.
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Symptoms
- Coughing (especially at night)
- Breathing difficulty
- Wheezing
- Open-mouth breathing
- Exercise intolerance
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Causes
- Allergens (pollen, dust, cigarette smoke)
- Stress
- Genetic predisposition
- Environmental irritants
Diagnosis
1
Chest X-ray
2
Bronchoscopy
3
Bronchoalveolar lavage
4
Allergy testing
Treatment
- Inhaled steroids (AeroKat)
- Oral steroids
- Bronchodilators
- Environmental management
Prognosis
Cure is difficult, but good quality of life can be maintained with proper management.
Severity: Medium
Prevention
- Clean indoor environment
- No smoking
- Low-allergen cat litter
- Stress management
Commonly Affected Breeds
Epidemiology
Prevalence
Approximately 1-5% of all cats
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