Once a baby comes home from the hospital, parents still need to watch
for signs of respiratory distress or BPD emergencies (when a child has serious trouble breathing).
A cat with heartworm disease may present
with signs of respiratory distress (due to worms / larvae in the pulmonary arteries), but test negative on the antigen and antibody tests we have in clinic.
Watch your pet for the H1N1
influenza signs of respiratory distress including: labored, rapid or difficult breathing, fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, sneezing, coughing and discharge from nose or eyes.
If this was not possible and a patient had
obvious signs of respiratory distress, did not have have obstruction of the nostrils (pretty common in pugs) and seemed like a good candidate for surgery I think I'd be willing to try it.
- Coughing, Wheezing or Asthma: If, after your baby eats, he has
any signs of respiratory distress, asthma, wheezing, or coughing that doesn't stop, seek help right away.
Grunting at the end of every breath could be
a sign of respiratory distress.
Visibly, you should be able to see if your dog is showing
any signs of respiratory distress.
1 — Difficulty Breathing: If your pet exhibits
any sign of respiratory distress, it should be evaluated by a veterinarian immediately.
«And all cat owners should be aware of
the signs of respiratory distress,» he adds.
This does not eliminate the chance of embolization, but it can help manage
the signs of respiratory distress and dyspnea.
Signs of respiratory distress, such as rapid or difficult breathing, wheezing, and panting, are common.
If your puppy is breathing fast it is possible that she is perfectly healthy and is just trying to cool down after exercise or a stressful event; however, you should keep an eye on
the signs of respiratory distress, which could indicate a more serious disease.
The snorting and snoring that we often find amusing, and accept as normal in brachycephalic dogs, is actually
a sign of respiratory distress, and indicates that the dog need veterinary attention.
They are
a sign of respiratory distress and a sign that your dog needs veterinary attention.
If your pet is displaying
any signs of respiratory distress then you should seek immediate veterinary attention either with your family veterinarian, your nearest veterinary emergency hospital, or your veterinary cardiologist.
If you see blood in any nasal discharge or any of
the signs of respiratory distress listed below be sure to see a Vet to determine if the cause if a nose injury, infection (bacterial or fungal), foreign body or dog nose tumor.
If she starts vomiting, having diarrhea, or showing
any signs of respiratory distress, she should be seen immediately by a veterinarian.