Reverse Sneezing- Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

Screen Shot 2016-01-15 at 8.59.55 AMThere are many respiratory sounds that can be made by your canine or feline companion. Some sounds are more concerning and merit an immediate examination by a veterinarian. Other audible respiratory patterns should cause an owner to take notice, but don’t necessarily need to be evaluated at three in the morning at an emergency veterinary hospital. One of the most common respiratory patterns exhibited by dogs and cats that often causes some degree of alarm to unexperienced owners is reverse sneezing. Inspiratory paroxysmal respiration, mechanosensitive aspiration reflex, and pharyngeal gag reflex are scientific terms for reverse sneezing. Learn about reverse sneezing and if your pet's patterns should have you concerned via this article Reverse Sneezing- Causes, Treatments, and Prevention Thank you for reading this article. Your constructive comments are welcome (although I may not respond).
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