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Respiratory Noise in Horses: Roarers, Soft Palate Displacement, Laryngeal Hemiplegia, and OthersIntroduction
A frequent problem with horses is respiratory noise during exercise. The horse must breath through his nostrils to accommodate exercise and is unable to switch from nasal to mouth breathing to decrease the work of breathing, particularly during inspiration. The horse relies on muscles in the pharynx and associated structures to dilate and stabilize the airway during intense exercise. A dysfunction of these tissues can result in noises that vary from grunts to wheezes to whistles but occur rhythmically with breathing. The most common abnormalities found are:
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