Bubbles During Bath

reiddragons · Nov 22, 2019

I read that bubbles from the nose can indicate an upper respiratory infection. However, my dragon only did this in the bathtub, during his bath, blowing a bubble from one nostril (almost like a kid blowing a snot,bubble up and down from the nostril.) The bubble appeared to be only water.

Afterwards he dried off and acted normal, including eating. Beard isn't flared, he's walking and eating and as far as I can tell, no other bubbles, nor any gugrling, wheezing or coughing.

Could he be at risk for an upper respiratory? Does he have water in his lungs? Please help.

Claudiusx · Nov 22, 2019

Hi there,

He most likely just got some water up his nose and was removing it how he would naturally, by blowing it out.
Water in the lungs doesnt always mean an RI. Remember a RI is an infection. It doesnt instantly occur from water in the nose or even from water being aspirated. The body has ways to deal with it and it's only when the body is unsuccessful that an RI has a greater chance of developing.

That being said, just keep an eye on him. But usually, they deal with it fine themselves

-Brandon

reiddragons · Nov 22, 2019

claudiusx":1s05o6gc said:
Hi there,

He most likely just got some water up his nose and was removing it how he would naturally, by blowing it out.
Water in the lungs doesnt always mean an RI. Remember a RI is an infection. It doesnt instantly occur from water in the nose or even from water being aspirated. The body has ways to deal with it and it's only when the body is unsuccessful that an RI has a greater chance of developing.

That being said, just keep an eye on him. But usually, they deal with it fine themselves

-Brandon

Thank you. Is there anything I can do right now? I've read about holding them upside down to let water out (teapotting)?

Also if he does get infected, is it treatable?

Claudiusx · Nov 22, 2019

He most likely only got a little bit up his nose. He likely got it out or at least the majority of it. Making sure his temperatures are proper is the best thing you can do for now. You can keep his temps around 80 overnight if you're concerned with it. But really, I wouldnt be too concerned

-Brandon

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