Equine Bronchitis
Equine Veterinary

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Equine Bronchitis In Horses
This is inflammation of the bronchi within the lungs of the horse.

Cause
Bronchitis is caused by a virus or bacteria.

Symptoms

The horse will have a persistent cough.
The horse will be producing phlegm.
They may be depressed.
They frequently lose their appetite.
They may have difficulty in breathing.
Breathing may be noisy for example they may wheeze.
When blood tested there would be an increased amounts of white blood cells.
The horse may have a temperature.

Treatment

The horse should be stabled.
The horses temperature should be carefully monitored.
A course of antibiotics is usually given.
Bronchodilators are given in some cases to ease the difficulty in breathing.