OVERVIEW

The course is aimed at understanding the cardiopulmonary mechanisms limiting motor activity in the main diseases of the respiratory system.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Conoscere e rafforzare la preparazione di base degli studenti sulle principali malattie dell’apparato respiratorio

Approfondire il collegamento fra la disabilità respiratoria e l’attività motoria

Indicazioni e limiti del movimento nei soggetti affetti da patologia dell’apparato respiratorio

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Provide basic knowledge on the structure and function of the respiratory system, with particular reference to respiratory function in rest conditions and during physical activity.

Provide basic knowledge about the clinic of respiratory diseases, with particular reference to those limiting physical activity and sports performance.

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

Inform students about instrumental diagnostic techniques 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, lung, respiratory muscles, pulmonary ventilation, pulmonary perfusion.

Semeiotics of the respiratory system: dyspnea, cough, cyanosis, physical examination.

Instrumental tests: spirometry, lung volumes, blood gas analysis.

Obstructive and restrictive anomalies.

Gas exchange and respiratory failure.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: diagnosis, hints of drug therapy and rehabilitation.

Bronchial asthma: diagnosis and treatment.

Pulmonary fibrosis.

Neuromuscular abnormalities in the body.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

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

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

PIETRO AMERI (President)

VITO BRUSASCO (President)

EMILIO GRASSO (President)

SABRINA PAOLINO (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.

Class schedule

RESPIRATORY TRACT DISEASES

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam.