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Originally Posted by lynzy420  The vet said: Definitely collapsing trachea and asthma attack, combo of the both, have her in oxygen tent, gave some Lasix (xray shwed some fluid) and are going to give her Theopealean (?), she is going to stay for a couple days and I don't know the rest...the ex said to get the specialist back on Monday, so I will, we are going to visit her at 8oclock....I hate this...
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Worked all night, just saw post. How scary! Glad she is doing better right now & praying for continued improvement. Havent seen theophylline used much in humans in the last few years, but we used to use it a lot and I still see it on the rare occasion. As for use in CT, I found this quote:
Airway dilators such as*theophylline*or terbutaline are controversial as they may dilate lower airways but not the actual trachea. By dilating lower airways, however, the pressure in the chest during inhalation is not as great and the trachea may not collapse as greatly.
As soon as you said theophylline, I thought that was a good idea. Potential side effects: anxiety, tachycardia, hyperactivity, possibly decreased appetite. The levels need to be monitored, also, to maintain a theraputic dose. Keeping you in my prayers!