A cat presents to a clinic with difficulty breathing , lethargy , and cyanosis . The veterinarian auscultated the thoracic cavity and politely asked to have a radiograph taken of the thorax. Dx: pleural effusion. A thoracocentesis was performed and 300 cc of fluid was aspirated. Rx: Bronchodilator BID . A bronchodilator is a drug that:

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A bronchodilator widens the bronchi, making it easier for air to flow in and out of the lungs. This can be helpful in cases where there is difficulty breathing due to constriction of the airways, as in feline asthma.

A Cat Presents to a Clinic with Difficulty Breathing