medportal CDB | Taxonomy | MeSH / Lung Diseases, Obstructive [C08.381.495]

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Lung Diseases, Obstructive [C08.381.495]

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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive [C08.381.495.389]

Objectives

Explain the basic pathophysiology of the diseases which result in airway obstruction (upper and lower airway).
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the factors that influence airway luminal diameter, and the key aspects of allergic mediated inflammation.
Global Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology

Describe the mechanism of disease (pathophysiology, pathology) as applied to each respirology theme (Drive to breathe; Respiratory pump and mechanics of breathing; Airflow obstruction; Lung defences, injury and inflammation; Gas exchange)
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology

Assessment for evidence of airflow obstruction and lung restrictive diseases
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology

Describe how the mechanics of breathing are disturbed in examples of obstructive and non-obstructive (“restrictive”) diseases.
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology

Describe the response of the respiratory system to chronic inflammation.
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Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology

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Lung Diseases [C08.381]

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