Ann. Méd. Vét., 2006, 150 (4), pp 227-240 Clinical signs and physiopathological
mechanisms of the main chronic inflammatory airway diseases of the horseMESNIL C., BUREAU F., LEKEUX P.Abstract :
The respiratory tract of the horse can be the seat of several chronic
inflammatory diseases whose principal ones are the recurrent airway obstruction, the inflammatory airway disease, the summer pasture-associated obstructive pulmonary disease and the follicular pharyngitis. These diseases can have an important impact on horses’ health and on their sports performances. A good knowledge of their aetiologies
and their physiopathological mechanisms would allow a better control of these affections.
However, even if many studies were made on this subject, there are currently very few certainties as for the inflammatory mechanisms governing these diseases.
This article aims to make an inventory of knowledge and deficiencies concerning these four chronic inflammatory diseases. Get the PDF Contact person : pierre.lekeux@ulg.ac.be |