Abstract: Chapter 24 Upper Respiratory Tract of the Dog and Cat Janet Beeler-Marfisi, Janet Beeler-MarfisiSearch for more papers by this authorAlice Defarges Bichot, Alice Defarges BichotSearch for more papers by this authorDorothee Bienzle, Dorothee BienzleSearch for more papers by this author Janet Beeler-Marfisi, Janet Beeler-MarfisiSearch for more papers by this authorAlice Defarges Bichot, Alice Defarges BichotSearch for more papers by this authorDorothee Bienzle, Dorothee BienzleSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):Leslie C. Sharkey DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP (Clinical Pathology), Leslie C. Sharkey DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP (Clinical Pathology) Professor Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA, USASearch for more papers by this authorM. Judith Radin DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP (Clinical Pathology), M. Judith Radin DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP (Clinical Pathology) Professor Emerita Department of Veterinary Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USASearch for more papers by this authorDavis Seelig DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP (Clinical Pathology), Davis Seelig DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP (Clinical Pathology) Associate Professor Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, USASearch for more papers by this author First published: 06 August 2020 https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119380559.ch24 AboutPDFPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Summary The upper respiratory tract (URT) consists of the nose with nasal passages and paranasal sinuses, the pharynx, and the larynx above the vocal cords. Physiological functions of the URT include warming, filtering, and humidifying inspired air prior to contact with the more delicate mucus membranes of the caudal upper and lower airways; metabolizing volatile toxicants; and generating and transmitting olfactory signals. Common diseases of the URT are rhinitis and sinusitis caused by allergic responses, foreign bodies, viral, fungal and bacterial infection, and neoplasms. Clinical, imaging, and laboratory findings overlap extensively in these conditions, and in most instances identifying the etiology of inflammation requires detailed rhinoscopy, advanced imaging, and collection of cytologic and histologic specimens under general anesthesia. Carefully targeted endoscopic brushings and needle aspirates may identify specific infectious agents and morphologically abnormal cells, while nasal flushes and swabs typically yield only superficial organisms and cells. Veterinary Cytology RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 2020
Publication Date: 2020-08-06
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