Breathe easy: Tackling upper airway obstruction

Acute severe respiratory distress is an uncommon presentation, but one can develop into a life-threatening situation without appropriate intervention. Obstruction of the upper airway often results in characteristic symptoms that allow differentiation from lower airway disease without the need for costly and time-consuming additional diagnostics. In this talk we will look at the symptoms and causes of upper airway obstruction and what to do when presented with a horse in severe respiratory distress. We will discuss when further diagnostics are required and what tests are most appropriate.

Equine

Presented by Nicola Lynch, Equine Surgeon, Via Nova Equine  Hospital

Presented at London Vet Show 2023
BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre
Friday, 17 November, 2023, 13:50-14:40

Please note this session is not RACE-approved but you can still earn a CPD certificate