To learn about the pathogenic mechanisms and clinical features of the most relevant chronic respiratory diseases.
Course Prerequisites
Notions of physiology and anatomy of the respiratory system.
Teaching Methods
Lectures in classroom/frontal lessons.
Assessment Methods
Written test with multiple choice.
Texts
Slides. ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine. ISBN (online): 978-1-84984-164-1 ISBN (print): 978-1-84984-163-4 Published: 2023-01-01
Contents
Key elements of anatomy and physiology. Study of respiratory function and dysventilation syndromes . COPD. Asthma. Interstitial diseases. Pneumonia. Tuberculosis. Thoracic cancers.
