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Figure 15.18 Corticosteroids can be given by means of an equine nebuliser
If there is no response to bronchodilators then inflammatory changes are involved and
corticosteroids are often prescribed.
CORTICOSTEROIDS
Corticosteroids are the drug of choice for reducing inflammation in the lungs of horses with
RAO. They can be administered by injection, orally or by inhalation. A horse with severe
disease needs the treatment to be given by injection or orally to start with as they are unable
