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Overview of Systemic Pharmacotherapeutics of the Respiratory System in Animals

Full Review: Jan 2022 ByPatricia M. Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM, DACVCP, Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
Last updated: Sept 2024
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Also see Principles of Therapy for Respiratory Disease in Animals.

Drugs used to treat respiratory tract diseases fall into several categories: antitussives, bronchodilators, anti-inflammatories, expectorants, decongestants, and respiratory stimulants. In addition, antimicrobials and antifungals are important in the treatment of many respiratory diseases.

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