Akita coughing just after drinking

Re: Akita coughing just after drinking

Andrew Mellor — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:27:29 GMT

agree with Tim , age breed and symptoms all fit laryngeal paralysis.

Re: Akita coughing just after drinking

Iain McAllister — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:26:31 GMT

Thanks a lot - it's booked in for the EUA so will let you know results

Re: Akita coughing just after drinking

Tim Charlesworth — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:24:26 GMT

[quote user="mariette asselbergs"]

I wouldn't think so, it is usually a sign of a hemiplagia after tie back repair, not before.

Mariette

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Not necessarily, there is definitely an increased risk (normally cited at approx 20%) of aspiration following tieback but many dogs with laryngeal paralysis are at risk of aspiration even without surgery being done,

Tim

Re: Akita coughing just after drinking

Tim Charlesworth — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:22:03 GMT

[quote user="Anthony Dennison"]

[quote user="Evelyn Barbour-Hill"]

EUA?

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Examine Under Anaesthetic?

Could this just be early signs of laryngeal hemiplagia?

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It could be, laryngeal paralyis is often the first sign of a generalised neuropathy. A lot of dogs will also have a degree of oesophageal dysfunction (due to the pararecurrent laryngeal nerve also being affected). It's a bit of a leap to suggest that LP is most likely as it sounds more likely to be a pharyngeal dysphagia to me. I think EUA to rule out physical/mass effect causes and also to check laryngeal abduction is a very sensible first step. I'd radiograph the chest at the same time if you don't find anything obvious.

If you draw a blank then we'd then do a fluoroscopic barium swallow, it seems to be the best way to pick up on subtle swallowing disorders (and is done in the conscious dog etc so o's normally happy for this to be done).

Best of luck,

Tim

Re: Akita coughing just after drinking

mariette asselbergs — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:56:14 GMT

I wouldn't think so, it is usually a sign of a hemiplagia after tie back repair, not before.

Mariette

Re: Akita coughing just after drinking

mariette asselbergs — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:54:08 GMT

I wouldn't think so, it is usually a sign of a hemiplagia after tie back repair, not before.

Mariette

Re: Akita coughing just after drinking

Anthony Dennison — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:59:39 GMT

[quote user="Evelyn Barbour-Hill"]

EUA?

[/quote]

Examine Under Anaesthetic?

Could this just be early signs of laryngeal hemiplagia?

Re: Akita coughing just after drinking

Evelyn Barbour-Hill — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:54:54 GMT

EUA?