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.
Asthmatic bronchitis refers to the incidence of acute bronchitis in a person with asthma. Acute bronchitis is a respiratory disease that causes inflammation in the bronchi, the passageways that move air into and out of the lungs. This inflammation results in respiratory congestion and shortness of breath. Asthma is a disorder that causes inflammation of the airways, leading to shortness of breath, chronic cough, chest tightness, and wheezing. Acute bronchitis is a common respiratory disorder in the United States. Infants, young children, and elderly people have the highest risk of developing acute bronchitis.