DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY APPARATUS
cod. 05209

Academic year 2020/21
2° year of course - First semester
Professor
- Alfredo Antonio CHETTA
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

Integrated course unit module: MEDICINE II

Learning objectives

specific objectives concern the acquisition of adequate preparation and competence
referring in particular to the respiratory discipline, with a didactic and practical study on the topic of respiratory physiopathology

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Obstructive disorders (asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis) definition, pathogenesis, clinic, diagnosis and prognosis.
Restrictive pathologies (pulmonary fibrosis) definition, pathogenesis, clinic, diagnosis and prognosis.
Performance and Clinical Relevance of Global Spirometry, CO Transfer Factor Assessment Test, Reversibility Test, and Methacholine Test
Practical exercises in the physiopathology laboratory

Full programme

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Bibliography

notes and text of pulmonology lessons

Teaching methods

lectures and practical exercises in the physiopathology laboratory

Assessment methods and criteria

oral examination

Other information

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