RAO quality of life

[cayuse]

Have you tried Zyrtec? Might help if it’s allergy related. It helps my old pony who was on inhalers (steroids and albuterol).

[beau159]

@Djones

alpha2EQ is a joint medication?

It can be injected into the joints but it’s also being used in nebulizers for breathing issues.

Thought of another question for you. Have you had the lung scoped and/or a BAL done?

[RedHorses]

paintedpennypony check this thread out:

Experimenting with Bemer for heaves management

I didn’t mention it in each year’s summary, but I also saw a reduction in his starting breath rate. Which is the breath rate when I arrived at the barn, before any meds or other assistance. In 2021 I recorded starting rates of 32 breaths per minute, with his body jerking as he breathed. In 2024 I found myself getting anxious when his starting rate was 18, two breaths lower than 2021’s best rate! I stopped feeling anxious after I realized that. I have also been listening to his lungs …

I don’t know why I couldn’t post here, but I put the information in an update to that thread.