UCL - Supplements of pneumology

[PNEU2110]

[15h] 2 credits

This course is taught in the 2d semester.

Teacher(s): Yves Sibille(coord.), Olivier Vandenplas

Language: French

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

To provide a more translational approach to specific aspects of respiratory diseases.

Main themes

To provide students with key elements to develop a practical approach for diagnosis and treatment.

Content and teaching methods

- Introduction to differential diagnosis of respiratory disorders
- Epidemiology of respiratory diseases
- Respiratory infections
- COPD: management of acute exacerbations
- Biology in pneumology
- Iatrogenic respiratory diseases
- Respiratory diseases related to indoor and occupational environments

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Oral and/or written evaluation.