Feline asthma causes chronic airway inflammation and acute bronchoconstriction attacks. Long-term management significantly improves quality of life.
Cats with uncontrolled asthma experience repeated episodes of respiratory distress - a frightening and uncomfortable experience that can be life-threatening. Long-term inhaled corticosteroid management that prevents airway inflammation reduces attack frequency and severity, dramatically improving quality of life. The effort required to train cats to accept inhaler medication pays substantial welfare dividends.