Respiratory Medicine: Introduction
Respiratory Medicine: Introduction

Respiratory Medicine: Introduction

by Jeremy Brown, PhD, MRCP(UK), MBBS

Respiratory medicine is the branch of medicine that focuses on the study of diseases affecting the lungs, including infectious diseases, interstitial lung diseases, airway diseases, and lung cancer; vascular diseases such as pulmonary embolism; and diseases of the pleura such as pleural effusions and pneumothorax.

In this course, students will be introduced to the basics of each group of diseases. For optimal comprehension, they are expected to have a prior understanding of cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology and know the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Moreover, a basic understanding of the structure and general classification of bacteria and viruses, mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity, and pathophysiology of malignancy would be helpful.

Acute pulmonary infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis are commonly encountered in the emergency room. Prompt diagnosis and management can considerably improve the prognosis.

Chronic diseases of the lungs, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, continue to represent a considerable proportion of the total disease burden in the modern world, especially in western countries. These conditions require long-term follow-up. As patients tend to change their healthcare providers often, a competent physician should be able to understand basic disease characteristics to address patient needs and place them in the correct referral pathway (e.g., severe cases of asthma).

Course Details

  • Videos 123
  • Duration 10:38 h
  • Quiz questions 475
  • Concept Pages 62

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Your Educators of course Respiratory Medicine: Introduction

 Jeremy Brown, PhD, MRCP(UK), MBBS

Jeremy Brown, PhD, MRCP(UK), MBBS

Professor Jeremy Brown is a Professor of Respiratory Infection at the University College of London (UCL) in England, UK.
He obtained his PhD in molecular microbiology from the University of London in 1999. Currently, he is a Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant at UCL, and Lead Teacher for respiratory medicine undergraduate teaching at the University College London Hospitals (UCLH).
Due to his achievements, he obtained a Welcome Advanced Research Fellowship for further scientific training at the University of Adelaide. He has also led internationally respected research programs in pneumonia prevention and antibiotic resistance.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Brown teaches courses on Respiratory Medicine and Pulmonology.


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Easy explanation
By Jose F. on 11. April 2024 for Pulmonary Vascular Disease: Introduction

Good and fast introduction to pulmonary vascular disease, gives key points to distinguish from other pathologies

 
Pneumonia Dx
By Zohra D. on 12. November 2023 for Pneumonia: Diagnosis

Well-explained, well-organized, and easily comprehensible. It covers all the important information in detail, labs, DD, assessment of severity.

 
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By Deed M. on 27. November 2022 for Airway Diseases

I am enjoying studying here, the contents are well arranged plus the videos and the questions with well explained answers Maybe about adding up the dosages of drugs plus the page should be staying longer on without internet

 
Great series on respiratory infections
By Samantha G. on 23. October 2022 for Infections of the Respiratory Tract

I appreciate the clear information given in a way that makes sense. This lecturer seems very knowledgeable and has a great voice as well, which makes it easier to listen to :)