Obstructive sleep apnea in a Chihuahua successfully managed with ondansetron. Issue 5 (22nd March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kopke, Matthew A.; Wightman, Paul; Ruaux, Craig G.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 7:Issue 5(2019)
• Page Start: 872
• Page End: 876
• Publication Date: 2019-03-22
• Subjects: brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome -- dog -- obstructive sleep apnea -- serotonin antagonist -- sleep‐disordered breathing pattern; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2110
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: While the persistence of clinical signs related to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, particularly sleep‐disordered breathing patterns following appropriate surgical management is likely to be relatively rare, this potential sequela needs to be considered, along with being aware of possible medical management options such as serotonin antagonists. Abstract : While the persistence of clinical signs related to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, particularly sleep‐disordered breathing patterns following appropriate surgical management is likely to be relatively rare, this potential sequela needs to be considered, along with being aware of possible medical management options such as serotonin antagonists.