DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY APPARATUS
COD. 05209
DEGREE: SCIENZE DELLE ATTIVITA' MOTORIE
TYPE OF COURSE: SUPPLEMENTARY COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Principal aim is student’s achievement in learning the course contents.
Prerequisites
Background knowledge in Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology is required.
Course contents summary
Principal topics are air pollution, smoke-related diseases, exercise-induced asthma, pneumothorax, pleuritis, respiratory function testing (spirometry, pulse oximetry, arterial blood gases measurement, six minutes walking test, shuttle test).
Recommended readings
A.P. FHISMAN: Malattie polmonari. Il manuale, 2°ed. McGrawn-Hill.
L.CASALI. Manuale di malattie dell'apparato respiratorio
Teaching methods
Lessons Evaluation method: Exam
NAME OF LECTURER
MARANGIO Emilio
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2009/2010
YEAR OF STUDY: 3
SEMESTER: Second semester
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 1
CONTACT HOURS: 13
