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Why is my cat coughing and having difficulty breathing after spaying & 2 teeth extractions?

My 11 year old cat just came back from surgery – she was spayed and had her teeth cleaned with 2 teeth extractions. She seems to be having problems breathing – it sounds like she is wheezing or lightly snoring. And occasionally, she kind of chokes or coughs, sounding like there’s water or mucus in her throat/lungs. Should I be worried?
Thank you for all your help. I’ve called my vet who performed the surgery and they said it could be just the ET tube like what some of you are saying. They told me to monitor her for 2 days and if it gets worse then contact them again.

You should be concerned due to her age, and if she was mine I would call the vet and let them know what she is doing.

The coughing/wheezing sounds you are hearing are probably from the endotracheal tube that was put in place prior to surgery. This tube is inserted for a couple of purposes. First, to close off the lungs from any regurgitation from the stomach going into the lungs, and second to supply oxygen to the lungs. I couldn’t find a link with a kitty, but the link below will give you an idea of the placement of this tube.

An endotracheal tube is especially important while teeth are being clean. For a kitty, the teeth are cleaned with a water pik like instrument. The endotracheal tube prevents any of the water from going into kitty’s throat and lungs.

Since kitty had two procedures, the spay and the teeth cleaning, she was probably under anesthesia for quite a while..I am guessing at least an hour. So the tube being in place for that long could have irritated her throat.

Just to ease your worries, contact her vet and see what he/she recommends for making her more comfortable.

Purrs to you and kitty.

Patient Testimonials – Atlanta Snoring Institute

I was the maid of honor, and I also got drunk and passed out at friends wedding?

But they were the ones that owed me an apology because they took advantage of the situation. I passed out first and then threw up. nobody bothered to help me clean up or get me moved somewhere else. Instead while I was passed out, they “got back at me” by smearing wedding cake all over my face, put a microphone up to my mouth so everyone could laugh at how loud I was snoring, and took bubble favors and proceded to blow them in my face in hopes they would land in my mouth. Would you ever do something like that if I was at your wedding? THEY OWED ME AN APOLOGY, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND!! Here is some advice for you brides, if you don’t want people to act that way, DON’T SERVE ALCOHOL!!!

No one twisted your arm and made you get so drunk you passed out and threw up at someones wedding. They did not behave like adults but, you should have refrained from alcohol if you can’t control yourself. I did not have alcohol at my wedding but only because my wife and I don’t drink. If you were at my wedding and were showing signs of inebriation, I would have someone escort you home.

Snoring in San Francisco

How do you spell inarticulate sounds a person makes?

Things like sleeping sounds (snores, etc.), noises made while unconscious, eating, things of that sort. Is there a website that lists these? So far I’ve found sites that address sounds of nature or machinery, but not human sounds.

Guttural
snorting

Sleeping beauty’s scenes literally

lots of snoring?

Hi, my husband has a huge snoring problem. I know I has sleep apnea but he waiting to be tested. Meanwhile, it continues, I have sleep apnea and use a machine. We use the nose strips which don’t work, and no matter how he lays he snores, eventually he ends up on the sofa. I don’t want our marriage like that. any ideas????
I wanted to mention to this that is not overweight either.

Maybe after his sleep apnea eval. he will have machine too and then you can sleep peacefully to the hum of dual CPAP machines!
Hope this helps
God bless

Sleep Apnea Information – Could My Snoring Be Something More

Snoring Prevention In Children

For a mother, nothing can be sweeter than to hear her child’s mumbling gentle sounds in his/her sleep, but if the sound is the minor version of the adults’ snores, it might mean something else.

Take note of this, for infants and children, snoring will always be a strange and deadly predicament. Usually, the typical causes of this are sinusitis or adenoid enlargement. Sinusitis can be cured by simple decongestants and antibiotics. Adenoid enlargement meanwhile will require surgery, wherein the tonsils and adenoids will be removed.

Snoring for children on the other hand, can possibly be an indication of obstructive sleep apnea, where breathing stops for 60 seconds at most, and usually followed with a snort or gasp. And the truth is that sleep apnea is more delicate for children than for adults, parents should really pay attention to the possible sleeping disorder of their kids.

The common effect of snoring for young children is that they could possibly suffer from nighttime and cough asthma. So if adults are recommended not to disregard their snoring, then how much more for children.

There are also findings which claims that when a child in middle school shows lower academic performance, they are more likely snoring during this period.

All of these presented facts are enough to convince the parents to take the necessary actions the moment their children show such symptoms.

However, do not panic when such a situation happens. You can consult a physician first to ensure if the child has caught an illness related to snoring already. Meanwhile, if your child produces mild snoring, which is affected by certain allergy or illness, experts states that it can possibly be treated at home. More likely, the way you treat your cold.

The following are suggested methods:

•    Saltwater, this is good to eradicate the blockage problems caused by the mucus. Though saltwater nasal drops are available in drugstores, however, one can do a formula at home. Just melt 1/4 teaspoon of salt in eight ounces of water. Sterilize the water by boiling it. You can place it in a nose dropper as soon as it cools down.

•    You can also try to take oral decongestant intended for children. According to some doctors, decongestants doesn’t actually cure an allergy or cold, but it relieves the symptoms.  It may reduce the snoring since it helps the children enhance their breathing. When using this medication, be sure to have the right dosage for the child’s age.

•    Avoid products that include antihistamines, this can trigger snoring since this is identified to be a sedating medicine. Sedating medicines cut down the muscle tone of the throat’s tissues since it tends to relax muscles and nerves, when the muscle tone falls down, the tendency is that it will trigger snoring.

•    Observe your child as he sleeps, then seek for the best position where he can keep his airway open, through this he will be able to breathe comfortably. M.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences and the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, Lucinda Halstead, said that there are some children who are comfortable in lying on their sides while their heads support a little on the headrest.

Keeping your children safe is one of your priorities as a parent. Taking the time out to observe them now would greatly diminish the chances of having bigger problems in the future.

Young Deacon snoring like a beast

Is there a governing agency that monitors drug/alcohol rehab. policies and practices?

I voluntarily entered a rehab in Long Beach for help with alcoholism. At the time, I was so physically sick with head-cold/flu, and when they put this lady in the room, I complained and asked to change rooms (I COULD NOT SLEEP) because she snored SOOO LOUD. I was literally thrown out in a hospital gown, I was so sick, they had been giving me all kinds of knockout drugs, I had no shoes, no money (they couldn’t find their key for the locker where my personal belongings were), was dangerously close to a relapse, but they threw me out on the street anyway. They actually locked me out when I was – or so I was led to believe – there for help with my alcoholism. This was in 2001. In 2006 they started billiing me for this so called stay! I want to report this to some State Authority that will take this type of therapy and put a stop to it. I was shocked they would even consider billing me for their “services” . Any ideas anyone?

The logical thing to do would be to see an attorney. These bills will go on your credit record if ignored, even though they are unfair. Find an attorney fast and sue them.

Jon Snoring while being drunk.

Snoring Cure: What are They?

People who snore can be funny but when you get to sleep with someone who snores loudly every night, it becomes annoying. That is why, it is important to know the ways to cure snoring.

Here are the following ways and methods to cure snoring:

Breathing exercise – Snoring happens when there is a blockage happening in the breathing passage, particularly at the throat area. And this blockage might be because of a tensed throat, wrong positioned jaw, or stuffed nose. Take several deep breaths in order to relax the throat and make breathing normal again.

Decongestants – There are instances wherein the cause of snoring is nasal congestion. Here, the person tends to breathe through his mouth which may trigger snoring. Taking decongestants will free any blockage and relieve the person from snoring.

Anti-allergy medications – There are some allergies that result to the enlargement of adenoids. Once the allergy is cured, the snoring usually stops.

Exercise and proper diet – If the person is obese, he probably snores. This is because there is fat concentration on the airways that limits the air to go in and out freely. Also, fat formation on the stomach restricts the diaphragm to perform properly. Thus, snoring occurs. In fact, around 40% of the obese population snores. Taking regular exercise and proper diet can reduce the weigh and stop snoring, not to mention other health risks associated with obesity.

Change of bed position – There are occasions wherein snoring is the result of wrong sleeping position. Sometimes, sleeping with too many pillows can stretch and narrow the air passage. Use one pillow to avoid it.  Also, lying on the back can cause snoring. So, a change in sleeping position can be a good help. 

Change of lifestyle – Smoking and alcohol can contribute to the onset of snoring. Snoring may be a result of other medical conditions caused by these two. So, to maintain a good and healthy life, the person should stop or reduce smoking and alcohol intake, which in turn can cure snoring.

Review medications – Antihistamines, sleeping pills, and other types of medications can worsen snoring. 

Regular sleeping habits – There are two periods of sleep: the REM sleep where the person experiences frequent dreaming and deep sleep, and the Stage 1 sleep which should only be experienced during falling asleep but can also be experienced several times if the person is sleeping poorly. Both can trigger the development of unstable breathing that can cause snoring. Irregular sleeping can also cause respiratory instability that result to unstable breathing during sleep.

Saltwater nasal droops – Nasal congestion caused by mucus can disrupt sleep and can cause snoring. To prevent this, saltwater nasal drops can be used to flush out the mucus. There are over the counter saltwater nasal drops available in drugstores. However, you can also make it on your own. Dissolve ¼ teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces of sterilized water. Let the water cool down to body temperature and place it to a nose dropper.

However, if snoring is caused by other serious condition such as sleep apnea and enlargement of adenoids and/or tonsils, some surgical procedures like Laser Assisted Uvula Palatoplasty (LAUP) and radio frequency tissue ablation (RFTA) or Somnoplasty can be applied. It is important therefore to know the exact cause of snoring before taking any action.

Article Source : http://blogatme.com/2008/09/26/snoring-cure-what-are-they/

Hana’s Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy

My Cat snores very loudly, so loudly that she can be heard in the next room?

Over the past 6 months or so, she has lost some weight due to being on a diet and since she has lost a bit of weight the snoring has got unbelievably loud.

is she old my cat is nearly 11 and she snores,

its age

Adenoid Problems in Children