![]() ![]() You will need to provide a thorough history of your cat's health leading up to the onset of symptoms. Turbulence caused by the increased airflow may lead to swelling and worsen the airway obstruction.Any breathing or heart disease that increases movement of air into and out of the lungs (ventilation).High metabolic rate - as occurs with increased levels of thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism) or a generalized bacterial infection (sepsis).Discharges (such as pus, mucus, and blood) in the airway lumen – may occur suddenly (acutely) after surgery a normal conscious animal would cough out or swallow them. ![]() Fluid build-up (edema) or inflammation of the palate, throat (pharynx), and voice box (larynx) - secondary to coughing, vomiting or regurgitation, turbulent airflow, upper respiratory infection, and bleeding.Tumor in the back of the throat (pharynx).Excessive tissue lining the throat (redundant pharyngeal mucosal fold).Abnormalities or tumors of the soft palate (the soft portion of the roof of the mouth, located between the hard palate and the throat).Anesthesia or sedation - if certain anatomy exists (such as a long soft palate) that increases susceptibility to abnormal, loud breathing sounds.Nervous system and/or muscular dysfunction.Condition caused by excessive levels of growth hormone, leading to enlargement of bone and soft-tissues in the body (acromegaly).Inflammatory masses that develop from the middle ear or eustachian tube (nasopharyngeal polyps).Foreign objects in the windpipe (trachea) or other parts of the airway.Narrowing of the windpipe (trachea tracheal stenosis). ![]()
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