Predictors of inflammatory lower airway disease in cats presented to the emergency room in respiratory distress: a case-control study.
Nolan V ChalifouxKenneth J DrobatzErica L ReinekePublished in: Journal of feline medicine and surgery (2021)
The results of this study found patient history and physical examination findings to be more useful predictors of a final diagnosis of ILAD in comparison with VBG variables at presentation. A history of a cough, an abdominal component to respiration and a lack of pleural effusion were found to be significant predictors of this diagnosis. Further investigation into the role of respiratory rate in ILAD is warranted.