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Clinical Signs of Epiglottic Entrapment in Horses. The most common signs include inspiratory and expiratory noise during exercise and poor performance. Less common signs include cough, nasal discharge, and headshaking. In mature non-racehorses, cough is the most consistent clinical sign.
Apr 8, 2020 · To allow for such movement, the lower surface of the epiglottis has a loosely attached, elastic mucosa (subepiglottic mucosa). Epiglottic entrapment occurs when the subepiglottic mucosa becomes positioned above the epiglottis, restricting movement.
In this disease, the epiglottis is partially trapped by other tissues and cannot move normally. Signs of epiglottic entrapment include respiratory noise during exercise and poor exercise performance. Less common signs include cough, nasal discharge, and headshaking. Diagnosis is determined by endoscopic examination.
Epiglottal entrapment (EE) is a common upper respiratory tract obstructive disorder of horses. From a survey of data compiled from endoscopic examinations of horses taken at rest, the prevalence of EE is 0.75 to 3.3%.
Jul 25, 2019 · The best solution for an entrapped epiglottis may be removal of the entire fold of cartilage. A new technique for freeing an entrapped epiglottis could offer a lower chance of relapse compared to more traditional approaches, according to surgeons at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Kentucky.
Clinical signs include rattling, wheezing, or gurgling when the horse is exercising, particularly when the horse exhales. More rarely, food and water may be seen coming from the horse’s nostrils.
Feb 13, 2011 · February 13, 2011. An epiglottic entrapment is an upper airway abnormality that can cause poor performance in athletic horses. A team of researchers from the University of Montreal recently...
