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Pathophysiology of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome

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RESPIRATORY STRATEGY OF BAS<br />

DOGS 1<br />

Prolonged inspiratory phase with<br />

increased flow rate<br />

Markedly increased expiratory flow rate<br />

reflecting increased muscle effort<br />

Reduced or absent respiratory pause<br />

Increased respiratory rate<br />

Change in measured respiratory<br />

parameters reflects fixed and dynamic<br />

components <strong>of</strong> upper resp obstruction

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