Special Report on Diseases of the HorseUnited States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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Special Report on Diseases of the Horse
United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
Horses -- Diseases
This is exactly the same kind of tumor described as nasal polypus, the
only difference being in the situation. Indeed, the stem of the tumor
may be attached to the membrane of the nasal chamber, as before
explained, or it may be attached in the fauces (opening of the back part
of the mouth), and the body of the tumor then falls into the pharynx. In
this situation it may seriously interfere with breathing. Sometimes it
drops into the larynx, causing the most alarming symptoms. The animal
coughs, or tries to cough, saliva flows from the mouth, the breathing is
performed with the greatest difficulty and accompanied with a loud
noise; the animal appears as if strangled and often falls exhausted.
When the tumor is coughed out of the larynx the animal regains quickly
and soon appears as if nothing were ailing. These sudden attacks and
quick recoveries point to the nature of the trouble. The examination
must be made by holding the animal's mouth open with a balling iron or
speculum and running the hand back into the mouth. If the tumor is
within reach, it must be removed in the same manner as though it were in
the nose.
BLEEDING FROM THE NOSE.
This often occurs during the course of certain diseases, namely,
influenza, bronchitis, purpura hemorrhagica, glanders, etc. But it also
occurs independently of other affections and, as before mentioned, is a
symptom of polypus, or tumor, in the nose.
Injuries to the head, exertion, violent sneezing--causing a rupture of a
small blood vessel--also induce it. The bleeding is almost invariably
from one nostril only, and is never very serious. The blood escapes in
drops (seldom in a stream) and is not frothy, as when the hemorrhage is
from the lungs. (See Bleeding from the lungs, p. 127.) In most cases
bathing the head and washing out the nostril with cold water are all
that is necessary. If the cause is known, you will be guided according
to circumstances. If the bleeding continues, pour ice-cold water over
the face, between the eyes and down over the nasal chambers. A bag
containing ice in small pieces applied to the head is often efficient.
If in spite of these measures the hemorrhage continues, plugging the
nostrils with cotton, tow, or oakum, should be tried. A string should be
tied around the plug before it is pushed up into the nostril, so that it
can be safely withdrawn after 4 or 5 hours. If both nostrils are
bleeding, only one nostril at a time should be plugged. If the
hemorrhage is profuse and persistent, a drench composed of 1 dram of
acetate of lead dissolved in 1 pint of water, or ergot, 1 ounce, should
be given.
INFLAMMATION OF THE PHARYNX.
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