Brachycephalic syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects gptkb:dog
cats
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:brachycephalic_airway_obstructive_syndrome
gptkbp:cause respiratory distress
gastrointestinal problems
gptkbp:characterizedBy airway obstruction
elongated soft palate
everted laryngeal saccules
hypoplastic trachea
stenotic nares
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:Boston_Terrier
gptkb:Bulldog
gptkb:Persian_cat
gptkb:Pug
gptkb:Shih_Tzu
gptkbp:diagnosedBy airway endoscopy
physical examination
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Brachycephalic syndrome
gptkbp:prevalence higher in brachycephalic breeds
gptkbp:riskFactor obesity
hot weather
gptkbp:symptom collapse
cyanosis
exercise intolerance
noisy breathing
gptkbp:treatment surgical correction
weight management
avoidance of heat and stress
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pug
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5