Diagnosis
Owners often notice their cat coughing several times per day. Cat coughing sounds different from human coughing; more like the cat is passing a hairball. Veterinarians will classify the severity of the medical signs. They will rule out other diseases including heartworm, lungworm and heart disease. Medical signs, pulmonary radiographs, and a positive response to steroids help confirm the diagnosis.
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