« Home | Families of contaminated heparin victims tell stor... » | Experts say sex abstinence program doesn't work (... » | Clinical Trials Update: April 28, 2008 (HealthDay) » | Clinical Trials Update: April 25, 2008 (HealthDay) » 

Friday, May 2, 2008 

Intestinal virus kills at least 21 children in China (AP)

In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, medical workers take a medical examination for a young patient at No.2 People's Hospital of Fuyang City in east China's Anhui Province Thursday, May 1, 2008. Chinese health authorities have reported an additional 593 children infected with an intestinal virus that killed 20 in an eastern city, a state news agency said Friday. (AP Photo/Xinhua, Li Jian)AP - An outbreak of intestinal virus in eastern China has claimed the lives of at least 21 children and the number of reported cases has risen to nearly 2,500, the official Xinhua News Agency said Friday.

What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is similar to human Asthma. It is an allergic reaction to dust causing obstruction to the air passages in the lungs of horses. It generally affects horses ages six and older, who are stabled, eat hay, and/or live in dusty areas.

Signs your horse may have COPD: The first signs of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease are often quite mild. Here are some signs to look for: buy wholesale conjugated linoleic acid pronounced signs that your horse may have COPD are:

  • Heaving
  • Frequent coughing
  • Work-induced cough
  • Breathing problems
Diagnosis of COPD If you notice any of these signs, especially if your horse does not have a fever, he may have buy wholesale griffonia seeds online order 5-htp htp Your veterinarian can usually confirm this a chest exam, but may also scope your horse to see presence of mucus and infection. Once its confirmed that your horse has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, its time to take action. Effective ways to remedy equine COPD Because COPD is an allergic reaction to purchase wholesale glycocyamine nutritional supplement there is no "cure." However, it can be buy wholesale gamma aminobutyric acid effectively, and if caught in time, you can prevent permanent lung damage.

1) Lessen the dust - The simplest way to treat COPD is to lower the dust and allergens around your horse. Some horses with COPD go into clinical remission when put out to pasture. If pasturing is not an option, then change from feeding hay to feeding pellets or cubes. For extra measure, dampen the pellets or cubes. Bedding should also be changed from straw or sawdust, to low dust shavings. If possible, the horses in the accompanying stalls should be put on the same feed and bedding.

2) Use drug therapies - Corticosteroids, can be administered buy wholesale cinnamon p.e. injection, mouth, or inhalation. Glycine 1 administered by mouth or injection, therapy normally begins with a high dose and then is reduced to a maintenance level.

3) Use herbal anti-inflammatory remedies - There are also effective and affordable to drug therapy for horses suffering from COPD. Herbal remedies such as Breathe Ease (EquineGold.com) are very effective in producing excellent results. In mild to moderate cases, the combination of environmental change and herbal remedy is successful in reducing inflammation to allow free flowing air and eliminate coughing fits. In more advanced cases of COPD, starting with drug therapy then moving to an herbal remedy, can be a winning combination.

Article written by EquineGold.com - equine supplements for optimum health and performance. On the web site you can read real stories of 1kg 1.5kg 5kg 500g 750g gram kilo kilogram 250g 75g 50g 25g people are using natural breathing remedies on their horses and learn more about herbal treatments for equine COPD.