The course aims to promote the understanding of the main mechanisms that characterize the body's pulmonary regulation. In addition to the general aspects of lung function, the main etiopathogenetic, pathophysiological and clinical characteristics of the most common respiratory diseases will be treated, making prevalent reference to those relevant to the Degree Course
Pathophysiology and lung defense mechanisms
- Respiratory function tests
- Asthma
- COPD
- Pneumonia
- Pleural effusions
- Interstitial lung diseases
- Acute and chronic respiratory failure
- bronchiectasis
- TB
Visit to the patient
Main laboratory findings
Main X-ray patterns
Harrison’s Principi di Medicina Interna – McGraw-Hill 18° ed
1. Cecil Ed. 25, Editrice Universo
2. Rugarli