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Università degli Studi di Parma Università degli Studi di Parma
Health professions degree in
Audioprothesic techniques
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY APPARATUS
cod. 05209

Academic year 2024/25
2° year of course - First semester
Professor
Marina AIELLO
Academic discipline
Malattie dell'apparato respiratorio (MED/10)
Field
Scienze interdisciplinari cliniche
Type of training activity
Characterising
14 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
hub: -
course unit
in ITALIAN
lectures timetable
exam calls

Integrated course unit module: MEDICINE II

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Learning objectives

Specific objectives include acquiring adequate preparation and competence specifically related to respiratory discipline, through educational and practical activities focused on the topic of respiratory physiopathology.

Prerequisites

Anatomy and Physiology of the respiratory system.

Course unit content

Objective examination of the lungs and respiratory symptoms. Obstructive diseases (asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis) definition, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and prognosis. Restrictive diseases (pulmonary fibrosis) definition, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and prognosis. Execution and clinical relevance of global spirometry, diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide test, reversibility test, methacholine test, and exercise tolerance testing.

Full programme

Pneumological physical examination; Respiratory symptoms; Respiratory function tests; Asthma; COPD; Restrictive lung diseases; Instrumental methods in pneumology; Aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, and ventilatory support.

Bibliography

Lezioni di Pneumologia - D. Olivieri; E. Marangio, A. Chetta. UNI NOVA
Fisiopatologia Polmonare J.B. West. McGraw-Hill.

Teaching methods

The lessons will take place in person, adhering to safety standards. Educational materials will be made available to the students.

Assessment methods and criteria

Conclusive Oral Examination.

Other information

No

2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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