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  • Recurrent Airway Obstruction in Horses
  • A series of 3 horses with classic heaves during crises. Horse 1 exhibits tachypnea, dyspnea, and flared nostrils. Horse 2 has a prolonged expiratory phase of respiration and a heave line is apparent at end expiration. Horse 3 is during a severe crises of airway obstruction with tachypnea, expiratory difficulty, abdominal lift, and a heave line.

    Courtesy of Dr. Bonnie R. Rush

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