Inhalation Therapy in Horses

Mandy L Cha; Lais R R Costa

doi:10.1016/j.cveq.2016.11.007

Inhalation Therapy in Horses

Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2017 Apr;33(1):29-46. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2016.11.007.

Authors

Mandy L Cha¹, Lais R R Costa²

Affiliations

¹ Kulshan Veterinary Hospital, 8880 Benson Rd, Lynden, WA 98264, USA.
² William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California-Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA. Electronic address: lais.costa65@gmail.com.

PMID: 28325181
DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2016.11.007

Abstract

This article discusses the benefits and limitations of inhalation therapy in horses. Inhalation drug therapy delivers the drug directly to the airways, thereby achieving maximal drug concentrations at the target site. Inhalation therapy has the additional advantage of decreasing systemic side effects. Inhalation therapy in horses is delivered by the use of nebulizers or pressured metered dose inhalers. It also requires the use of a muzzle or nasal mask in horses. Drugs most commonly delivered through inhalation drug therapy in horses include bronchodilators, antiinflammatories, and antimicrobials.

Keywords: Equine; Inhalation; Nebulizer; Pharmacology; Respiratory.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Administration, Inhalation
Aerosols / administration & dosage
Animals
Bronchodilator Agents / administration & dosage
Horse Diseases / drug therapy*
Horses
Nebulizers and Vaporizers / veterinary
Respiratory Therapy / veterinary*

Substances

Aerosols
Bronchodilator Agents