AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The educational objectives of this teaching are to know and strengthen the preparation on the main diseases of the respiratory system, to deepen the connection between respiratory issues and physical activity, providing guidelines and limits of movement in subjects affected by respiratory system diseases.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Provide foundational knowledge of the structure and function of the respiratory system, with particular emphasis on respiratory physiology at rest and during physical activity.

• Offer basic clinical understanding of respiratory diseases, especially those that limit physical activity and sports performance.

• Train students to recognize the main signs and symptoms of respiratory diseases.

• Introduce students to the principal instrumental diagnostic techniques used in the assessment of the respiratory system.

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures and exercises.

In case of certification of specific learning disability, disability or other special educational needs, please contact both the Department contact person, Prof. Nicola Girtler, and the lecturer at the beginning of the lectures to agree on teaching and exam methods which, in compliance of the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory/dispensatory tools recognized by the University SLD Student Service.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Structure and function of the respiratory system:

upper and lower airways, lungs, respiratory muscles, pulmonary ventilation, pulmonary perfusion, and respiratory control systems.

• Semeiotics of the respiratory system:

dyspnea, cough, cyanosis, and the elements of physical examination.

• Instrumental diagnostic tests:

spirometry, lung volumes, and arterial blood gas analysis.

• Ventilatory anomalies:

obstructive and restrictive patterns.

• Gas exchange and respiratory failure.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD):

diagnosis, essential principles of pharmacological treatment, and rehabilitation approaches.

• Bronchial asthma:

diagnosis and therapeutic strategies.

• Pulmonary fibrosis.

• Neuromuscular disorders affecting respiratory function.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Lecture notes and presentations provided by the teacher at the end of the course.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MARA BOSCHETTI (President)

SABRINA PAOLINO (President)

GIOVANNI PASSALACQUA (President)

ANNA MARIA RICCIO (President)

GIAN MARCO ROSA (President)

ROCCO VERGALLO (President)

GIAMPAOLO BRICHETTO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

I semester, October.

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam.