They are a good choice for relatively desiccated wounds. For exudative wounds, absorptive dressings, such as calcium alginates (eg, Kaltostat [Calgon Vestal], Curasorb [Kendall]) and hydrofiber dressings (eg, Aquacel and Aquacel-AG [Convatec]), are highly absorptive and are appropriate for exudative wounds.
Histoplasmosis can cause a respiratory disease with cough and shortness of breath. The fungal organism causing this disease is present throughout the Midwest but can be concentrated in areas with quantities of bird droppings. Persons acquire the disease by inhalation of the organism from the environment.
Infectious diseases and heartworm disease. Infectious diseases, like kennel cough and canine influenza in dogs, and feline herpesvirus in cats can cause abnormal breathing. Heartworm disease can also cause abnormal breathing in dogs and cats.