Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
Također poznato kao: Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome, Brachycephalic Syndrome, BOAS, BAS, Upper airway obstruction syndrome
Ukratko
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a common, inherited condition affecting flat-faced pets. It occurs when compressed facial anatomy restricts airflow, causing severe breathing difficulties, heat intolerance, and digestive issues. Early surgical intervention is highly effective at restoring normal breathing and preventing life-threatening airway collapse.

TL;DR. Nasljedna respiratorna bolest pasmina ravnog lica: uski dišni putovi, inspiratorni napor, netolerancija topline, rizik kolapsa; često treba kirurgija.
Normalni dišni put naspram stisnutog brahicefaličnog.
Što je to?
Višak mekih tkiva u kratkoj lubanji: stenoza nosnica, produženo meko nepce, ponekad hipoplastična traheja; negativni tlak i sekundarni kolaps larinksa.
Uzroci i čimbenici rizika
Kongenitalna brahicefalija. Psi: mops, French Bulldog, English Bulldog, Boxer, Pekingese, Chinese Shar-Pei, Boston Terrier. Mačke: perzijska, himalajska. Gore s pretilošću i vrućinom.
Znakovi
- Inspiratorni napor (kardinalni)
- Stertor, stridor, hrkanje, netolerancija napora/topline, povraćanje/regurgitacija
- Hitno: cijanoza, kolaps, jak stridor

Disanje na usta i jezik van ukazuju na distres.
Dijagnoza
Pregled; laringoskopija pod sedacijom (zlato); endoskopija, rtg toraksa, ponekad plinska analiza.

Produženo meko nepce blokira larinks.
Liječenje
Hitno: kisik, hlađenje, sedacija, Glucocorticoids. Kirurgija: proširenje nosnica, stafilektomija, resekcija sakula.
Prognoza
Dobra s ranom kirurgijom; oprezna kod uznapredovalog kolapsa larinksa.
Prevencija
Odgovorno uzgoj, vitka težina, izbjegavati vrućinu, prsluk (ne ovratnik).
Kada zvati veterinara
Hitno: cijanoza, kolaps, nekontrolirano dahćanje, ispružen vrat/laktovi rašireni, vrućica s dispnejom.
Izvori
- Current Techniques in Small Animal Surgery, 5th Edition, p. 404.
- Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd Edition, pp. 117, 127.
- Small Animal Internal Medicine, 5th Edition, p. 289.
My highlights & notes
Znakovi i simptomi
Pasmine s višim rizikom
Kako se dijagnosticira
- Blood gas analysis
- Bronchoscopy
- Fluoroscopy
- Laryngoscopy
- Retroflexed endoscopy of the nasopharynx
- Sedated oral examination
- Thoracic radiographs
- Upper gastrointestinal flexible endoscopy
Pristupi liječenju
Liječenje mora propisati licencirani veterinar. Specifične doze namjerno nisu prikazane.
Česta pitanja
What is Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome?
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a common, inherited condition affecting flat-faced pets. It occurs when compressed facial anatomy restricts airflow, causing severe breathing difficulties, heat intolerance, and digestive issues. Early surgical intervention is highly effective at restoring normal breathing and preventing life-threatening airway collapse.
What are the symptoms of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome?
increased inspiratory efforts、Gagging、Excessive drooling、Bringing up undigested food、Stertor、Stertorous breathing、Vomiting (throwing up)、Tiring easily during activity
How is Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome diagnosed?
Blood gas analysis、Bronchoscopy、Fluoroscopy、Laryngoscopy、Retroflexed endoscopy of the nasopharynx、Sedated oral examination
How is Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome treated?
Liječenje mora propisati licencirani veterinar. Specifične doze namjerno nisu prikazane.
Izvori
- Current Techniques in Small Animal Surgery, 5th Edition (VetBooks.ir) · p. 404
- Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd Edition (VetBooks.ir) · p. 117
- Internal Medicine 5th · p. 289
- Current Techniques in Small Animal Surgery, 5th Edition (VetBooks.ir) · p. 404
- Internal Medicine 5th · p. 289
- Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd Edition (VetBooks.ir) · p. 127
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