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Sneezing is a reflex of the upper airways, activated to explosively discharge irritating material from the nasal cavity. It is usually caused by the irritation of sensitive nerve endings in the mucous membrane that lines the nose. Nasal discharge is another sign of nasal disease or irritation. Although normal dogs may occasionally sneeze or have nasal discharge (similar to human beings), severe, chronic or recurrent bouts of sneezing or nasal discharge suggest a more serious problem. Sneezing and nasal discharge often occur together and may be accompanied by postnasal drip, gagging, and/or reversed sneezing (an explosive, almost sucking noise).
Stenotic nares is a common abnormality found most commonly in brachycephalic dogs, which are dogs that have a short wide head. Because of their anatomy, these dogs have an increased resistance to airflow...
Reverse sneezing is a common phenomenon in dogs; it may look disturbing – many people fear that their dog is not breathing during these episodes – but it is not a harmful condition and there are no ill...
Rhinitis or sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucosa (lining) of the nasal cavity or sinuses. It is seen in both dogs and cats and there are a variety of causes.
Brachycephalic syndrome is a constellation of problems most often seen in bulldogs, pugs and other breeds with pushed in faces. Narrow nasal openings, elongated soft palate and other problems cause noisy,...
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