Waxy lung syndrome in seals represents a pathological and environmental condition severely affecting the respiratory efficiency of marine mammals, arising from the interaction of aquatic environmental factors with viral infections attacking lung tissues to cause waxy secretions to accumulate within alveoli, impeding natural gas exchange. Clinical signs include noticeable breathing difficulties and rapid fatigue during diving, caused by viral infections and immunity-weakening pollutants. Prevention focuses on improving the aquatic environment and habitat cleanliness, with diagnosis via microscopic tissue examination and supportive care to improve breathing. Reports from marine conservation organizations indicate that degrading water quality and increased organic pollutants raise infection rates, requiring intensified field efforts to reduce pollution and support veterinary care according to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reports and marine biology and pathology journals.
Approved Information Sources : United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reports on marine environmental health and aquatic mammals. Academic studies issued by marine life biology and pathology journals. Laboratory and field research related to respiratory diseases and viral infections in seals. General information from the Syrian Agricultural Guide and Livestock in Syria _ Specialized Evidence Center.
