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Q&A About EIPH with Dr. Howard Erickson*

Feb 17th 2021

What is EIPH? Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) is the presence of blood in the airways during or after exercise. It occurs when the pulmonary capillary membranes (PCM) deep within the lungs ruptures. Essentially all horses are affected by EIPH during intensive exercise.What is the PCM? The PCM is a membrane that separates the pulmonary capillaries from the airways de …
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