What types of procedures might be required to diagnose my pets respiratory problem?
Respiratory endoscopy is a common tool that is used to evaluate animals with cough, sneeze, nasal discharge, noisy breathing, and abnormal respirations. It is also very helpful in removing remove foreign bodies (ie foxtails) from the respiratory tract. Endoscopy is a diagnostic technique that uses fibre-optic cables attached to a small camera to evaluate the larynx, trachea, lower airways, and nasal cavity. Prior to doing endoscopy, radiographs or CT (computed tomography) are required to identify the abnormal region to be evaluated with endoscopy.
