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Our question this week: Hi ... I really need help and advice for my cat Patches. She was diagnosed with subcutaneous emphysema. The veterinarian said it with tears in her trachea. Patches rozpuh completely from neck to back. The veterinarian said that will take time to go down. From several days to 2 weeks. This is not life threatening or not? It is so uncomfortable. Can you tell me anything else I should know? Please. I really appreciate it! Thank you,

Alice Tsobelya Answer Hi BЂ "thank you for your letter. Subcutaneous emphysema is the term used to describe a condition in which air that leaked under the skin (subcutaneous area). This often tears of a trachea. This can occur with endotracheal tube lasix drug side effects used to deliver anesthesia or trauma. The skin swells and sometimes harshly, when you touch a cat you can feel in the air and even crack as you squish the air between the skin and tissue under the skin. This can be very painful for some cats. Treatment depends on severity. In many cases, subcutaneous emphysema will improve with time. Sometimes the air should be withdrawn from under the skin, keep cats comfortable. Serious problems may need surgery to fix the tear. Good luck! Dr. John

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