Helping Pets Breathe Easier

Corrective procedures to improve airflow and reduce respiratory distress.

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Airway Surgery

Airway surgery in veterinary medicine involves the evaluation and correction of conditions that obstruct or impair normal airflow through the upper or lower respiratory tract. This includes procedures to treat brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). Techniques may involve soft palate resection, widening of narrowed air passages, or airway stabilization procedures. The goal is to improve breathing comfort, reduce respiratory distress, and enhance overall quality of life for the patient.

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)

BOAS surgery addresses the breathing difficulties commonly seen in brachycephalic breeds such as Bulldogs, Pugs, and French Bulldogs. These breeds often suffer from anatomical abnormalities like narrowed nostrils (stenotic nares), elongated soft palates, and everted laryngeal saccules, which obstruct normal airflow. Surgical intervention aims to improve airflow and reduce respiratory distress by correcting these anatomical issues—typically through procedures such as rhinoplasty (to widen the nostrils) and soft palate resection.