Course Overview:
“Pulmonology: Respiratory Diseases and Therapies” is an in-depth course designed to equip healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge of respiratory system disorders and their management. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Muhammad Ali, a renowned pulmonologist, participants will delve into a wide range of respiratory conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary infections, interstitial lung disease (ILD), and respiratory failure. The course focuses on evidence-based diagnostic approaches, cutting-edge therapies, and the latest advancements in pulmonology. Participants will explore current treatment protocols, emerging therapies, and patient-centered care strategies to enhance the management of both acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand respiratory physiology and pathology: Develop a clear understanding of normal and abnormal lung function, and the pathophysiology underlying various respiratory diseases.
- Diagnose and manage asthma and COPD: Identify key clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and therapeutic strategies for asthma and COPD, including the use of bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and personalized management plans.
- Recognize and treat pulmonary infections: Evaluate and manage respiratory infections such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, and fungal lung diseases, with a focus on antimicrobial stewardship and emerging resistant pathogens.
- Address interstitial lung diseases (ILD): Diagnose and treat ILDs, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis, using advanced imaging, biopsy techniques, and the latest pharmacologic interventions.
- Manage respiratory failure and ventilation strategies: Understand the causes of acute and chronic respiratory failure, and implement mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation techniques for critically ill patients.
- Correct hypoxemia and manage pulmonary hypertension: Evaluate and treat causes of hypoxemia and pulmonary hypertension, including the use of oxygen therapy, vasodilators, and advanced pulmonary care strategies.
- Incorporate patient-centered care in respiratory therapy: Focus on the importance of patient education, lifestyle modifications, and long-term monitoring in the management of chronic respiratory diseases.
- Explore advancements in pulmonology: Stay updated with cutting-edge research and innovations in respiratory care, including biologics, gene therapies, and minimally invasive interventions for lung diseases.
Target Audience:
This course is suitable for:
- Pulmonologists seeking advanced knowledge of respiratory therapies and evolving treatments
- Primary care physicians managing patients with chronic respiratory conditions
- Internists and general practitioners treating common lung diseases
- Nurse practitioners and physician assistants specializing in pulmonology or internal medicine
- Healthcare professionals involved in critical care or managing patients with acute respiratory disorders
Prerequisites:
Participants should have a basic understanding of respiratory physiology and general internal medicine. This course is tailored for professionals looking to deepen their expertise in pulmonology and respiratory therapy.
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the respiratory system, providing participants with the latest knowledge and therapeutic strategies to effectively manage a wide range of respiratory diseases. Whether handling chronic conditions like asthma or acute respiratory failure, participants will be well-prepared to deliver top-tier patient care.
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 5 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Pulmonology6
- 1.0||RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (LECTURE # 1)|| 1. Respiratory System Embryology (Lung Development + Choanal Atresia + Lung Malformations + Club Cells + Alveolar Cell types + Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome) 2. Respiratory System Anatomy (Respiratory Tree + Lungs Anatomy + Diaphragm Structures) 3. Physiology of Respiratory System (Lung Volume and Capacities + Work of Breathing + Determination of Physiological Dead Space + Ventilation and its types + Elastic Recoil + Compliance + Hysteresis + Ventilation/Perfusion Mismatch + Carbon Dioxide Transport + Hypoxia and Hypoxemia)99 Minutes
- 1.1||PULMONOLOGY (LECTURE # 2)|| ||PHYSIOLOGY OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM|| (Hemoglobin, Oxygen Content of Blood, Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve, Response to High Altitude, Response to Exercise, Methemoglobin, Cyanide vs Carbon Monoxide Poisoning) ||PATHOLOGY OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM|| 1. Flow Volume Loops 2. Obstructive Lung Diseases (Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema, Asthma, Bronchiectasis)88 Minutes
- 1.2||PULMONOLOGY (LECTURE # 3)|| ||RESPIRATORY PATHOLOGY|| 1. Restrictive Lung Diseases 2. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis 3. Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis 4. Sarcoidosis 5. Mesothelioma 6. Pneumoconiosis (Asbestos-Related Disease, Berylliosis, Coal Worker Pneumoconiosis, Silicosis) 7. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 8. Sleep Apnea 9. Obstructive Sleep Apnea 10. Central Sleep Apnea 11. Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome82 Minutes
- 1.3||PULMONOLOGY (LECTURE # 4)|| ||RESPIRATORY PATHOLOGY|| 1. Pulmonary Hypertension (Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Left Heart Disease, Lung Disease or Hypoxia, Chronic Thromboembolic, Multifactorial) 2. Physical findings in Select Lung Disease 3. Digital Clubbing 4. Atelectasis 5. Pleural Effusion 6. Pneumothorax (Primary Spontaneous pneumothorax, Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax, Traumatic Pneumothorax, Tension Pneumothorax) 7. Pneumonia (Lobar Pneumonia, Bronchopneumonia, Interstitial Pneumonia, Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia, Aspiration Pneumonia) 8. Natural History of Lobar Pneumonia 9. Lung Abscess 10. Rhinosinusitis 11. Epistaxis 12. Head and Neck Cancer 13. Deep Venous Thrombosis77 Minutes
- 1.4||PULMONOLOGY (LECTURE # 5)|| ||RESPIRATORY PATHOLOGY|| 1. Pulmonary Emboli 2. Mediastinal Pathologies (Mediastinal Masses, Mediastinitis, Penumomediastinum) 3. Lung Cancer (Small Cell/Oat Cell Carcinoma) + (Non-Small Cell-Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Large Cell Carcinoma,Bronchial Carcinoid Tumor) 4. Pancoast Tumor 5. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome ||RESPIRATORY PHARMACOLOGY|| 1. H1 Blockers 2. Dextromethorphan 3. Pseudoephiderine, Phenylephrine 4. Pulmonary Hypertension Drugs 5. Asthma Drugs74 Minutes
- 1.5PULMONOLOGY MOCK EXAM73 Questions
