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Hi all,
My Pionus seems to have a sinus problem. She sneezes throughout the day and sometimes has a snuffling, congested sound. She's been seen by two different avian vets - one was very reassuring, said her lungs sounded clear and it was likely just environmental irritation. The other, a year later, said that her lungs sounded clear but could run tests to be sure it wasn't a latent infection. Problem is that those tests are $$$ and we just don't have the funds right now if its not absolutely critical. Ladybird is otherwise is good health, and always has been - flies around, friendly, energetic, good appetite, normal droppings. No tail bobbing or wheezing/whistling. Her voice sounds normal and she makes her full range of happy noises. Misting does seem to alleviate the congestion/sneezing but only for a few hours.
Any of you guys have a bird with a chronic sinus problem? My fear is that it's some infection that's slowly wearing her down and she'll suddenly get sicker and it'll be too late - but it'd be tough to spend hundreds on tests that turn out normal. I'm not sure we can really afford it at all right now. Can a bird have a serious infection if her lungs sound clear and she's otherwise doing fine?
My Pionus seems to have a sinus problem. She sneezes throughout the day and sometimes has a snuffling, congested sound. She's been seen by two different avian vets - one was very reassuring, said her lungs sounded clear and it was likely just environmental irritation. The other, a year later, said that her lungs sounded clear but could run tests to be sure it wasn't a latent infection. Problem is that those tests are $$$ and we just don't have the funds right now if its not absolutely critical. Ladybird is otherwise is good health, and always has been - flies around, friendly, energetic, good appetite, normal droppings. No tail bobbing or wheezing/whistling. Her voice sounds normal and she makes her full range of happy noises. Misting does seem to alleviate the congestion/sneezing but only for a few hours.
Any of you guys have a bird with a chronic sinus problem? My fear is that it's some infection that's slowly wearing her down and she'll suddenly get sicker and it'll be too late - but it'd be tough to spend hundreds on tests that turn out normal. I'm not sure we can really afford it at all right now. Can a bird have a serious infection if her lungs sound clear and she's otherwise doing fine?