If you’ve ever seen an overweight Yorkie honking like a goose, then there’s a good chance you’ve dealt with tracheal collapse before.

It’s a progressive and often challenging condition to manage and can make breathing a real struggle for our patients. But by managing these patients well and providing client education and support, we can make a significant difference to these patients.

Plus, in severe cases, there are some cool interventions we can perform - and therefore skills we can use - too!

In episode 69 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we’re going to break down what tracheal collapse is, who the patients most at risk are, how to stabilise, diagnose and treat them, and what we can do as nurses to support these cases.

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Ever seen a Husky or a German Shepherd with sneezing, nasal discharge and a TON of fungus up their nose?!

If so, then you’ll know the gross satisfaction that comes with pulling all of that out, and then packing them full of antifungals.

Today, we’re rounding off our mini-series on nasal disease by diving into a relatively common condition, especially in our large dogs - fungal rhinitis.

We’ll get prepared for these patients together by discussing what fungal rhinitis is, the patients we see it in, and how we manage it (as well as the skills we can use with these patients as nurses), and, as always, I’ll share my tips for nursing these patients confidently.

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In episode 67 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we’re talking all about a very common, very frustrating, and in my opinion a very under-appreciated condition - chronic rhinitis.

Chronic rhinitis is one of those conditions that can easily fly under the radar - we often think lots about nursing our cat ‘flu cats for example, but there are many patients who suffer with chronic nasal disease that can significantly impact quality of life.

There’s quite a bit we can do to support these patients long term, and to do that well, we first need to understand what chronic rhinitis is, how it affects our patients, and how we treat it, which is exactly what you’ll find in this episode.

Plus, I’ll leave you with 5 key tips to nurse these patients confidently.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

📲 Veterinary-specific silent nebuliser for dogs and cats

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In this episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast we’re talking about a really common, commonly misunderstood and often frustrating disease - feline respiratory disease complex, aka FRDC or cat ‘flu.

When I think about those ‘flu cases, I think back to sweating in PPE in a makeshift isolation room in my earlier nursing days, spending countless hours cleaning nasal discharge, creating steam baths outside of kennel doors, and tempting tiny kittens to eat.

This is a disease that is MADE for nursing - there is so much we can do to support these patients. And as always, giving that great care starts with understanding what ‘flu is, and how we manage it - which is exactly what’s waiting for you inside this episode.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

📲 WSAVA global vaccination guidelines

📲 AAFP feline vaccination guidelines

📲 Lysine administration for FHV1

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Nasal disorders are common in practice, and the nursing care these patients need is vast. From those snuffly cat ‘flu patients who are really miserable, dehydrated and anorexic, to lifelong diseases like rhinitis, there’s a lot to think about when managing these patients.

In episode 65 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we’ll introduce the common nasal disorders seen, the problems they cause, and the nursing care patients with them benefit from - and then we’ll dive deeper into common nasal diseases in the next few episodes.

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📲 Use of tranexamic acid in dogs with nasal biopsies or surgery

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If you’ve ever seen an older Labrador struggling to breathe, a Retriever making that distinctive “roaring” noise, or an older dog with noisy breathing and vocal changes, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered laryngeal paralysis.

This disease - as the name suggests - affects the larynx, preventing it from opening properly and restricting airflow. In mild cases, it causes noisy breathing and exercise intolerance, but in severe cases, it leads to life-threatening respiratory obstruction.

But what else do we need to know about laryngeal paralysis? How can we stabilise these patients in an emergency, treat them effectively, and provide that all-important nursing care? That’s exactly what we’re covering in episode 64 of the Medical Nursing Podcast.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

📲 No specific resources today, but you can find all of the references below!

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In episode 63 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we’re tackling a big topic and increasingly common problem in practice: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS).

If you’ve ever worked with a snorty Frenchie, a struggling Pug, or a Bulldog that just can’t seem to catch their breath, you’ll know first-hand the issues that BOAS can cause.

This condition has become increasingly common with the rise in popularity of brachycephalic breeds. And while those squishy faces might be seen as cute, they come with serious anatomical challenges that impact breathing, exercise tolerance, and overall quality of life.

But how can we help these patients, and what do we need to know about caring for them? Well, it starts with understanding exactly what BOAS is, why it happens, and how it impacts our patients - which is exactly what we’re diving into in this episode.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

📲 Cambridge University BOAS Resources

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We know that respiratory patients are often very challenging.

They tend to be really stressed, and teetering on a knife-edge, balancing their increased demand for oxygen with a disease impacting their oxygenation.

And this means that careful handling, supportive care and approaching these patients confidently, the right way, are absolutely essential to give them the best care and avoid complications.

In today’s episode - the first in a brand new series all about respiratory disease - we’ll be laying the foundations, taking a brief journey back to A&P and all of the need-to-know information about the respiratory system.

Because when we understand how it’s supposed to work, we can better understand what to do when it goes wrong.

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