X-Ray Methods. There are numerous X-ray methods that can be utilized to obtain a radiographic image of your cat. Depending on the condition and the location of the affected area, a veterinarian may request X-rays of such commonly examined regions as the chest, teeth or abdomen.
Bronchiectasis is a lung disease with enlargement of small airways. This leads to a slowed movement of mucus out of the lungs. Holding mucus in the airways may lead to repeated lung infections causing more damage.
An acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) is a sudden worsening of symptoms of the disease. Acute exacerbations are also called COPD âattacksâ or âflare-ups.â. These COPD attacks can be very frightening for the patient, especially because they can happen so suddenly. However, the right kind of treatment can often bring an attack under control fairly quickly.