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BOAS Flashcards

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What does BOAS stand for?

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Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome

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What is BOAS?

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Is a condition that affect brachycephalic breeds. is an obstruction due to anatomical abnormalities

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What causes BOAS

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  1. Narrowing of the nostril passages
  2. Elongated soft palate
  3. Everted larnygeal saccules
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Clinical signs

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Excessive respiratory sounds
Exercise intolerant
Overheat easily

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What 2 surgeries are performed to fix this issue

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Stenotic Nares & FFP

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