Presenting problem: Upper Respiratory Signs in the Bird

Rhinitis or sinusitis in the bird can include a host of clinical signs including congestion, sneezing, oculonasal discharge, exophthalmos, as well as non-specific signs of illness such as reduced appetite, lethargy, and weight loss. If disease extends lower into the lower respiratory tract, cough, tachypnea, and . . .


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Pollock C. Presenting problem: Upper respiratory signs in the bird. January 18, 2012. LafeberVet Web site. Available at https://lafeber.com/vet/presenting-problem-upper-respiratory-signs-in-the-bird/