Inhalation Therapy for Horses Diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), or “Heaves”
Drugs Used:
- Albuterol: 90 mcg/puffs
- Fluticasone: 220 mcg/puffs
Treatment Protocol (for adult horse, approximately 1000 lbs):
| Day | Drug | ‘puffs’ per Dose | Frequency |
| 1 – 14 | Albuterol | 5 | 30 minutes before excercise |
| 1 – 14 | Fluticasone | 9 | Twice daily |
| 15 – 21 | Fluticasone | 9 | Once daily |
| 21 – 27 | Fluticasone | 9 | Once every other day |
| 28 | Fluticasone | 9 | As needed, not more than once daily |
Aeromask: An Aeromask should be used to deliver these drugs effectively. The mask may be ordered at the following address:
Trudell Medical International
725 Third Street,
London, ON
CANADA N5V 5G4
Phone: 519-455-7060
Fax: 519-455-7858
tmi@trudellmed.com – www.aeromask.com