Flaccid Epiglottis And Exercise-Related Airway Issues In Racehorses
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Horses are obligate nasal breathers, meaning they can't breathe through their mouths, even when performing under massive physiological stress. The nasopharyngeal region also relies only on muscle strength to maintain stability. During exercise, when pressures on the floor of the nasopharynx and within the larynx are highest, the structures may collapse, causing horses to develop […]
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