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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.

Vet Supervised

Symptoms

Coughing (especially at night)
Breathing difficulty
Wheezing
Open-mouth breathing
Exercise intolerance

Related Symptom Pages

Coughing Difficulty Breathing Mouth Breathing Lethargy

Causes

Allergens (pollen, dust, cigarette smoke)
Stress
Genetic predisposition
Environmental irritants

Diagnosis

Chest X-ray

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoalveolar lavage

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

Siamese Himalayan

Epidemiology

Prevalence

Approximately 1-5% of all cats

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