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Inflammatory Airway Disease in Horses What is Inflammatory Airway Disease (IAD) in horses? IAD covers several types of inflammation of the lower respiratory tract. It is not contagious. It has a high incidence in athletic horses, 22-50%, according to Merck Vet Manual Causes
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Treatment The type of IAD determines the therapeutic plan. Among these plans are aerosol broncho dilator therapy, low dose interferon-a, systemic corticosteroid therapy, and mast cell-stabilizing drugs. For more detailed information Inflammatory airway disease (IAD) For More Information: Heaves Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Managing Inflammatory Airway Disease in Horses |