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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.
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.
15 Οκτ 2024 · Paranasal sinusitis, especially cases of secondary or chronic disease, can be difficult to treat, as it depends on the cause of the disease, as well as the bacteria involved . The most common bacterial isolates in cases of primary sinusitis are Streptococcus equi and Streptococcus zooepidemicus ( 5 , 6 ), whereas culture of secondary sinusitis ...
17 Μαΐ 2011 · Treatment of the different types of equine sinusitis, in particular those of chronic (>2 months' duration) sinusitis can be difficult, with many such cases not responding to more conservative measures such as rest, antibiotic therapy or sinus lavage.
24 Αυγ 2022 · Symptoms of sinusitis in your horse should always be taken seriously and prompt treatment can prevent the condition from worsening. If your horse is showing signs of sinus infection, consult with your veterinarian for a medical evaluation.
Regardless of whether the sinusitis is primary or secondary, the goal of treatment is to treat the underlying cause of the sinusitis and to restore the horse’s natural sinus drainage mechanisms. Primary paranasal sinusitis usually resolves with systemic antibiotic therapy and lavage.
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.
