Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
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Singkatnya
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. Penyakit pernapasan herediter pada ras muka datar: saluran sempit, usaha inspirasi, intoleransi panas, risiko rebah; sering perlu bedah.
Saluran napas normal versus saluran terkompresi brakisefalik.
Apa itu?
Jaringan lunak berlebih di tengkorak pendek: nares stenotik, palatum molle memanjang, kadang trakea hipoplastik; tekanan negatif dan kolaps laring sekunder.
Penyebab dan faktor risiko
Kongenital brakisefalik. Anjing: pug, French Bulldog, English Bulldog, Boxer, Pekingese, Chinese Shar-Pei, Boston Terrier. Kucing: Persia, Himalaya. Lebih buruk dengan obesitas dan panas.
Tanda
- Usaha inspirasi (kardinal)
- Stertor, stridor, mendengkur, intoleransi olahraga/panas, muntah/regurgitasi
- Darurat: sianosis, rebah, stridor kuat

Bernapas mulut dan lidah menjulur menandakan distres.
Diagnosis
Pemeriksaan; laringoskopi di bawah sedasi (emas); endoskopi, radiografi toraks, kadang gas darah.

Palatum molle memanjang menyumbat laring.
Pengobatan
Darurat: oksigen, pendinginan, sedasi, Glucocorticoids. Bedah: perluasan nares, stafiektomi, reseksi sakulus.
Prognosis
Baik dengan bedah dini; hati-hati jika kolaps laring lanjut.
Pencegahan
Pembiakan bertanggung jawab, berat kurus, hindari panas, harness (bukan kalung).
Kapan memanggil dokter hewan
Darurat: sianosis, rebah, terengah tak terkendali, leher regang/siku terbuka, demam dengan sesak napas.
Sumber
- 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
Tanda & gejala
Ras berisiko lebih tinggi
Cara didiagnosis
- Blood gas analysis
- Bronchoscopy
- Fluoroscopy
- Laryngoscopy
- Retroflexed endoscopy of the nasopharynx
- Sedated oral examination
- Thoracic radiographs
- Upper gastrointestinal flexible endoscopy
Pendekatan pengobatan
Pengobatan harus diresepkan dokter hewan berlisensi. Dosis spesifik sengaja tidak ditampilkan.
Pertanyaan umum
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?
Pengobatan harus diresepkan dokter hewan berlisensi. Dosis spesifik sengaja tidak ditampilkan.
Sumber
- 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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