Not exact matches
Their doctor can listen to their chest to see
if there's any chest congestion, they may even want to get an x-ray of the chest to see
if there's any
fluid collection
in their
lungs, which may be a sign of pneumonia.
If baby gets breast milk
in his
lungs, it's a natural
fluid and doesn't inflame the
lungs, it doesn't irritate the
lungs so that inflammation develops.
If this doesn't happen, this excess
fluid in the
lungs can make it...
It is caused when
fluids accumulate
in the
lungs and other organs — compromising circulation to the kidneys and brain — and
if not successfully treated can be life threatening.
But when these invaders pass through to one or both
lungs (often after you've had a cold or the flu), or
if your immune system is too weak to defend against an infectious assault, tiny air sacs
in your
lungs, called alveoli, become inflamed and fill with
fluid or pus.
If you experience broken heart syndrome, specialists generally provide supportive care (such as diuretics to combat the accumulation of
fluid in the
lungs), while the body performs its natural process of self - healing.
Tell your veterinarian
if your pet is allergic to theophylline, or
if your pet has stomach ulcers; epilepsy; heart rhythm problems; congestive heart failure;
fluid in the
lungs; hypothyroid; fever; liver, or kidney disease.
I just hope we are not at the end of our options ¿ And last thing,
if the
fluid seems to stay out of her
lungs (hoping once the Vetmedin starts working), can she also go down
in Salix?
Radiographs of the chest will evaluate
if there is
fluid in or around the
lungs, as well as the heart and blood vessels size.
If an animal is suffering from CHF,
fluid usually accumulates
in and around the
lungs and sometimes
in the abdomen.
If any
fluid has accrued
in the
lung (s), it will need to be drained with a needle
in a process called thoracentesis.
Your cat's
lungs and chest will be listened to with a stethoscope to determine
if there is
fluid in the
lungs or an abnormal heartbeat.
If puppies sound like they have
lung fluid (called aspiration, when you hear
fluid like noises when breathing), place puppy
in your hand.
If the heart is unable to move this blood forward into the body, it creates pressure
in the
lungs which effectively leads to what is called pulmonary edema or
fluid - filled
lungs.
If there is any fluid or air in the lungs, enlargement of the heart, air in the chest cavity, tumors, or fractures, a chest x-ray will determine if they are presen
If there is any
fluid or air
in the
lungs, enlargement of the heart, air
in the chest cavity, tumors, or fractures, a chest x-ray will determine
if they are presen
if they are present.
If your rabbit is having trouble breathing or has pink frothy
fluid around its mouth — a sign indicative of pulmonary edema, or excess
fluid in the
lungs — it will likely be given oxygen to help it breathe even before your vet examines it.
If a pet bites through an electrical cord, it could result
in a severe burn to the tongue or electrical shock which may cause the pet's
lung to fill with
fluid, causing respiratory distress.
Discontinue giving Vetmedin and contact your veterinarian
if your pet develops; poor appetite, drowsiness, diarrhea, labored breathing, weakness, incoordination, fainting, accumulation of
fluid in the
lungs or abdomen, and cough.
When a patient has problems breathing or is coughing, the x-rays are very helpful
in determining
if there is
fluid, air, or a mass that may be compromising the
lungs, resulting
in difficulty breathing or coughing,
in addition to determining
if the heart is enlarged.
Animals
in CHF may have respiratory distress from
fluid in the
lungs or around the heart, a heart murmur, fainting / collapse, shock, or paralysis
if a clot has formed.
Other tests the veterinarian will likely perform are radiographs (x-rays) of the chest and abdomen, echocardiogram (EKG), endoscopy, nasal and throat swab culture, and a fine needle biopsy of the
fluid in the
lungs and chest cavity
if necessary.
Continue giving the medication but contact your veterinarian
if your pet develops: decreased appetite, drowsiness, diarrhea, labored breathing, weakness, incoordination, behavior changes (anxiety, convulsions), excessive thirst and urination, and / or rapid heartbeat fainting, accumulation of
fluid in the
lungs or abdomen, and / or a cough May increase the development of arrhythmias Stop giving the medication and contact your veterinarian immediately
if your pet has an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, swollen lips / tongue / face), experiences scratching, sudden onset of diarrhea, vomiting, shock, seizures, pale gums and / or coma Synthetic beef flavor is actually derived from pork.
If a pet bites through an electrical cord, it could result
in a severe burn to the tongue or worse, electrical shock, which can cause the pet's
lung to fill with
fluid, causing respiratory distress.
Thoracic radiographs can also identify signs of right - sided heart failure,
in particular pleural effusion with will be seen as rim of
fluid opacity surrounding the
lungs and,
if severe enough, will make the
lungs and heart very difficult to see.
If fluid is building up
in the
lungs because the heart is not able to pump properly, a diuretic will be prescribed.
Avoid feeding a kitten while he is cradled on his back —
if the
fluid goes down the wrong way, it may end up
in his
lungs.
Oxygen therapy:
If your cat symptoms or dogs symptoms indicate respiratory shock or distress, or your pet has
fluid in the
lungs or chest cavity, we provide emergency oxygen therapy.
Severe cases may be complicated by
fluids in the
lungs (high - altitude pulmonary edema) or swelling of the brain (high - altitude cerebral edema)
If symptoms are more than mild or persist for more than 24 hours (far less at high altitudes), descend immediately by at least 500 meters and see a doctor.