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16 Φεβ 2023 · Equine sinusitis can have a primary or secondary origin. Horses with an upper airway bacterial infection can develop primary sinusitis when the bacteria invade the sinus, inflaming the mucosa and impairing mucociliary function.
24 Αυγ 2022 · Symptoms of Sinusitis in Horses. Chronic or recurring nasal discharge from one nostril that isn’t resolved with normal antibiotic treatment is the most common symptom of equine sinusitis. The discharge is usually thick and may be green or yellow.
Sinus diseases usually cause unilateral nasal discharge (purulent, bloody, or malodorous). Facial deformity and/or dyspnea can also be associated with sinus cysts or neoplasms. Treatment is directed toward the primary cause, but secondary sinusitis also usually requires specific therapy with drainage, antimicrobials and lavage.
Signs & Symptoms. The most common sign of sinusitis (either primary or secondary) is nasal discharge. The nasal discharge usually occurs on the side of the affected sinus (unilateral) only (Figure 1). The appearance and character of the discharge is variable, and may contain pus or blood, with or without an odor.
Equine paranasal sinusitis is an infection of the horse's perinasal sinus cavities. Horses have 7 bilaterally paired sinuses that all drain into the nasal cavity through an opening into the nasal passage. Symptoms. Unilateral or bilateral, malodorous to purulent nasal discharge. Facial swelling or asymmetry. Increased respiratory rate.
17 Μαΐ 2011 · Such refractory cases require further clinical examinations and imaging as outlined in a companion article to achieve confirmation of the cause of the sinusitis. Many sinusitis cases will then require some form of surgical treatment that may include sinusotomy, dental extraction or intrasinus growth removal, that are increasingly being ...
 Learn about the causes of sinusitis in horses, the best ways to prevent development of the condition, and the treatments available for relieving both symptoms and the infection.
