Very Common
OTHER DIAGNOSES CONSIDERED
Other conditions or ailments that might also need to be ruled out by a vet.
Diagnosis
Conditions or ailments that are the cause of a problem that you see - your observation.
Your vet may diagnose
Arytenoid Chondritis & Epiglottiditis
Summary
These are problems of the upper airway (cartilage at the back of the throat) that result in inflamed, swollen, thickened, deformed and possibly paralyzed tissue that is diagnosed with endoscopy. They commonly occur in race horses in active race training.
While bacterial infection may cause this problem, in some cases it is more of a mysterious inflammatory disorder. Physical trauma from inhalation of airborne debris coming off a race track surface may be a contributing cause.
While bacterial infection may cause this problem, in some cases it is more of a mysterious inflammatory disorder. Physical trauma from inhalation of airborne debris coming off a race track surface may be a contributing cause.
my vet's role
Diagnostics Used
These are tests that might be helpful to make this diagnosis or further characterize the condition.
Treatments May Include
These treatments might be used to help resolve or improve this condition.
PROGNOSIS AND RELEVANT FACTORS
Guarded. Depends on the severity of the inflammation and involvement of the arytenoid cartilages. If there is chronic disfigurement and scarring of the epiglottis or larynx, then performance limiting respiratory obstruction may continue.Damage to the epiglottis may result in dorsal displacement of the soft palate which may also be performance limiting.
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I might observe
You might make these observations when a horse has this condition.
Very Common
Rare