The course "Pulmonology" is a must to study at the senior courses of IHSM (3d year of sudy). In the initial courses, students have received the basic knowledge that is necessary for the study of clinical disciplines. Knowledge of anatomy and pathological anatomy, physiology and pathological physiology, pharmacology, propaedeutic therapy, the basis of medical communication and deontology, etc. serve as the basis for understanding the essence of diseases, diagnosis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of internal diseases.

Diseases of the respiratory system is one of the most important sections of internal diseases. Bronchial asthma is one of the common and serious lung diseases. Nosocomial pneumonia is a common cause of mortality in the elderly, postoperative complications.

As part of this course, students should gain knowledge and practical skills in the diagnostics, treatment and prevention of acute pneumonia, bronchial asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchiectatic disease, pleurisy and chronic pulmonary heart disease.

Particular attention will be paid to the diagnostics and treatment of acute pneumonia and acute bronchitis since timely and effective treatment of these conditions is one of the effective measures for the prevention of chronic bronchitis, pulmonary failure. Bronchial asthma is one of the complex problems of modern medicine.

Students' knowledge on this issue should meet international requirements: standards for stepwise treatment and relief of an attack of bronchial asthma.

As part of this course, the student should gain knowledge on the etiology, clinical examination of a patient with a specific pathology of the respiratory system, as well as draw up a survey plan and interpret functional and laboratory diagnostic methods.

Students will gain clinical diagnositic skills. Knowledge of the pathogenesis of lung diseases allows for comprehensive treatment.

Particular attention will be paid to the rational and safe use of bronchodilators, corticosteroids in the treatment of bronchial obstructive syndrome.

The acquired knowledge and practical skills in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases are the basis of primary and secondary prevention of these diseases.
 

Total labor input: 2.5 credits (90 hours)

Classroom sessions: 36 hours

Students’ independent work: 54 hours

Semester 6

Final control: exam