SPORT AND RESPIRATORY PATHOLOGY
cod. 1002714

Academic year 2012/13
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Malattie dell'apparato respiratorio (MED/10)
Field
Biomedico
Type of training activity
Characterising
7 hours
of face-to-face activities
1 credits
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course unit
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Integrated course unit module: SPORT THERAPY AND DOPING

Learning objectives

Anatomy and respiratory function in the elderly. Respiratory rehabilitation. Bacterial and viral infection of the respiratory tract

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Components of the respiratory function in yong and old man.Inflammatory diseases (TBC Pneumonia)an air pollution.Asthma and sport

Full programme

Physiology and pathophysiology of respiratory system;
the chest wall respiratory mechanics, respiratory muscles and the work of breathing; physical activity and aging. Pleural diseases: pneumothorax and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema - HAPE.

Bibliography

D.Olivieri, E.Marangio, D.Olivieri Lezioni di pneumologia. UNINOVA ED

Teaching methods

Oral lesson

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam

Other information

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