Canine Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (CBOAS): Diagnosis and Non-Surgical Management

M. F. M. F. Siddiqui; M. P. Sakhare; S. D. Chepte; Salahuddin R. Shaikh; M. M. Raut; P. M. Padole

Authors

M. F. M. F. Siddiqui Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, MAFSU, Parbhani-431 402, Maharashtra, INDIA.
M. P. Sakhare I/C Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, MAFSU, Parbhani-431 402, Maharashtra, INDIA.
S. D. Chepte Assistant professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, MAFSU, Parbhani, Maharashtra, India -431 402.
Salahuddin R. Sahaikh Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, MAFSU, Parbhani-431 402, Maharashtra, INDIA.
M. M. Raut PG Scholar, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, MAFSU, Parbhani-431 402, Maharashtra, INDIA.
P. M. Padole PG Scholar, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, MAFSU, Parbhani-431 402, Maharashtra, INDIA.

Keywords:

BOAS, brachycephalic breeds, stertor, management

Abstract

The quality of life of several famous dog breeds is negatively impacted by brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a chronic, lifelong, crippling, predominantly obstructive airway condition. BOAS occur due to abnormalities of airways (primary & secondary), middle ear effusions abnormality of gastrointestinal tract. The common clinical sign includes the stertor, Strider, gagging, cyanosis, inspiratory dyspnea, increase respiratory efforts, exercise intolerance, vomiting and/ or regurgitation, salivation and hyperthermia. Clinico-pathological abnormality includes decreased arterial partial pressure of oxygen, increased arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide, polycythemia, increased hematocrit. Diagnosis can be done based on history of distress episodes and gastrointestinal issues together; physical examination for inspiratory and respiratory dyspnea; thoracic radiography used evaluation for lower airway organs condition and Upper airway endoscopy to identifying abnormalities associated with BAS. In conclusion, surgical procedure of BOAS causes recurrence of respiratory symptoms, hence medicinal management should be followed for successful treatment.

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