Let’s watch an ELONGATED SOFT PALATE (ESP) so we can UNDERSTAND it !

The SOFT PALATE = soft part at the back of the throat.

In FLAT FACED BREEDS with ESP it extends into the THROAT & BLOCKS the WINDPIPE (trachea) which PROHIBITS normal BREATHING which = a RESPIRATORY OBSTRUCTION.

Stress, excitement, heat, barking & hot panting = SWOLLEN TISSUE which = BREATHING PROBLEMS & BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome)

To help correct this problem the elongated soft palate must be surgically corrected !