Definitions for "Tracheobronchitis"
an inflammation/infection of the air passages down to the lungs
inflammation of the trachea and the bronchi.
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Tracheobronchitis is also known as "kennel cough". When dogs are placed in group situations, they are frequently exposed to the germs that can cause tracheobronchitis. Most cases of this contagious disease, are caused by Bordetella . A dry hacking cough is the most common symptom of this disease. It can be treated with cough suppressants, but pneumonia is a possible complication.