Looking for the right inhalation product for your horse? Nebulization can help moisturize the airways and allows suitable solutions or prescribed medications to be delivered directly through inhalation.

Below, you will find our products organized by the respiratory problems or circumstances in which additional support may be considered.

Which inhalation product should you choose?

  • Dry or irritated airways and mucus production: Saline solution and Hyalusol – for moisturizing the airways and supporting the respiratory mucosa.
  • Exposure to dust and allergens: Inhal and Nebulin – for additional respiratory support when exposed to environmental irritants.
  • Exposure to mold and fungal spores: Myconal – formulated for additional respiratory support, but not an established treatment for fungal infections.
  • Respiratory support during training, competitions, and transportation: Immuno-San and Balsamic Air – for additional respiratory comfort. Balsamic Air is formulated for oral administration; nebulization should only be considered under individual veterinary guidance.
  • Equine asthma and chronic respiratory problems: Saline solution – may provide additional airway moisturization alongside low-dust management and targeted veterinary treatment.
  • Respiratory infections: SilvaPlex 100 and SilvaPlex 200 – silver-based solutions with antimicrobial properties demonstrated under laboratory conditions. Their clinical efficacy and safety when nebulized in horses have not been adequately established. They should only be considered under veterinary supervision and are not substitutes for proven treatments.

Advice from the equine veterinarian: The most appropriate inhalation product depends on the underlying cause of the respiratory problem. For persistent coughing, difficulty breathing, or reduced performance, I recommend a targeted respiratory examination before selecting a treatment. Some inhalation products contain essential oils that may irritate sensitive airways.

For administration, consider a suitable Flexineb nebulizer for horses.

 

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Inhalation products for horses

Healthy airways are essential for the well-being, physical condition, and athletic performance of horses. Dust, mold spores, and other airborne irritants can contribute to airway inflammation, coughing, and increased mucus production.

Nebulization in horses allows suitable inhalation solutions to be delivered directly through the inhaled air. Depending on the formulation and nebulizer used, aerosol particles can reach different parts of the respiratory tract.

At Sportpaardenarts, you will find a carefully selected range of inhalation products designed to provide additional respiratory support.

Which inhalation products are available for horses?

Our selection includes nine products with different formulations and applications.

Saline solution and airway moisturization

Saline solution (0.9% NaCl) is commonly used to moisturize the airways and can serve as a diluent for compatible inhalation products.

Hyalusol contains hyaluronic acid and eucalyptus oil. Its formulation is designed to provide additional support for the respiratory mucosa.

Plant-based inhalation products

Audevard Balsamic Air contains aromatic plant ingredients, including eucalyptus, niaouli, rosemary, and thyme. It is primarily intended for oral administration; nebulization should only be considered under individual veterinary guidance.

Immuno-San combines several essential oils for additional respiratory support.

Inhal contains eucalyptus and cypress extracts and is formulated for respiratory support in horses exposed to environmental irritants.

Myconal contains essential oils, including tea tree and thyme, and is intended for additional respiratory support in horses exposed to mold and fungal spores.

Nebulin contains a water-soluble extract of turmeric (Curcuma longa). It is formulated for nebulization and is intended to provide additional respiratory support.

SilvaPlex 100 and SilvaPlex 200

SilvaPlex 100 and SilvaPlex 200 are aqueous solutions containing chelated silver at concentrations of 100 and 200 ppm, respectively.

Laboratory studies have demonstrated antimicrobial activity of certain nebulized silver formulations. However, the clinical efficacy and safety of nebulized SilvaPlex in horses have not yet been adequately established. These products should therefore only be considered under veterinary supervision.

How do you choose the right inhalation product?

The appropriate inhalation product depends on the intended purpose and the horse’s individual respiratory condition.

Physiological saline is commonly used for airway moisturization. Other formulations contain ingredients intended to provide additional support for the respiratory mucosa or breathing comfort.

Not every solution is suitable for nebulization. Products containing essential oils may cause airway irritation in sensitive horses, and different solutions should not be mixed without confirmed compatibility.

For administration, consider a specially designed equine inhalation system, such as the Flexineb E3 nebulizer.

Advice from the equine veterinarian

As a veterinarian specializing in equine sports medicine, I regularly use inhalation therapy in horses with respiratory conditions.

My recommendation is to select an inhalation product based on the underlying cause of the respiratory problem.Not every product is suitable for every condition, and natural ingredients are not necessarily safe for inhalation.

For horses with recurrent coughing, nasal discharge, or reduced performance, I recommend a targeted respiratory examination. Depending on the diagnosis, nebulization and prescribed inhaled medications may form part of an individualized treatment plan.

Minimizing exposure to dust, mold spores, and other airborne irritants remains essential for maintaining healthy respiratory function.