OVERVIEW

Course with a focus on extensive interaction related to skills in Respiratory Diseases.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The teaching of Respiratory System Diseases focuses on the pathophysiological and clinical aspects of respiratory system diseases and their connections to physical and especially sports activities.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Acquire the pathophysiological knowledge needed to discuss prescribing physical exercise in Respiratory Diseases with the doctor.

TEACHING METHODS

Frontal lessons, 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

ANATOMY OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

LUNG ANATOMY

This section covers the relationships between the chest wall, lung, parietal and visceral pleura; pleural space and fluid; structure of the lung parenchyma; airways; gas exchange barrier; sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation.

PHYSIOLOGY OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Breathing: It covers the breathing centers and the respiratory muscles. Phonation. Defense mechanisms include cough, mucociliary clearance, and the immune system of the respiratory system.

Intrapulmonary gas exchange and gases in the blood.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASES

Hypoxemia and respiratory failure are discussed in this section along with their causes.

Respiratory pathologies include chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, and pneumothorax.

DIAGNOSTIC ELEMENTS

Topics covered in this section include spirometry (P.F.R.), blood gas analysis, rating scales (Borg and Vas), walking test, and radiological diagnostics.

Respiratory pathophysiology of obstructive and restrictive respiratory diseases, as well as Asthma and COPD.

Role of Rehabilitation in Respiratory Diseases.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

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

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Second Semester, March.

Class schedule

RESPIRATORY TRACT DISEASES

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam