Most likely it is respiratory infection. His basking temp is way too low, it should be at least 95F. (between 95-115F). Ambient temps should be 80-90F.



Did the vet check his white blood cell count? If that is high, it is a good indication of infection. A new x-ray would be a good ideal as well, it could show problems in the lungs, such as fluid build up, lung parasites (though haven't heard of dragons getting these) or other lung irritants. Do you smoke in the house? (or anybody who lives with you?) Smoke can cause problems in the lungs of animals as well as us.



Are there any strong perfumey stuff around his cage? (ie glade air fresheners, potpourri etc) Do you use strong chemicals in the cage when cleaning? If you do, are you rinsing the cage out completely to ensure no harmful fumes remain in the cage? All these things can cause irritations in the lungs.



Now that you removed the vita-sand and bone aid stuff out of his cage, what are you using for a substrate now? Are you providing good levels of UVB?
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