This deals with the immune response of the respiratory system, including topics such as asthma and other respiratory system infections.
Anatomy of the Respiratory System: Understanding the structure and function of the respiratory system, including the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, alveoli, and diaphragm.
Gas Exchange: Understand the process of respiration and how oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide in the lungs and tissues.
Asthma: Understand what asthma is, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Understand what COPD is, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Immunology of the Respiratory System: Understand the role of the immune system in protecting the respiratory system from pathogens, including the function of immune cells, such as T and B cells, in responding to pathogens.
Inflammatory Response: Understand how the respiratory system responds to inflammation, including the role of cytokines, chemokines, and other inflammatory molecules.
Allergies: Understand what allergies are, how they affect the respiratory system, and how they are treated.
Respiratory Infections: Understand the different types of respiratory infections, their causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Pulmonary Fibrosis: Understand what pulmonary fibrosis is, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Lung Cancer: Understand what lung cancer is, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Pulmonary Hypertension: Understand what pulmonary hypertension is, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Respiratory Failure: Understand what respiratory failure is, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Mechanical Ventilation: Understand what mechanical ventilation is, how it works, and when it is used in the treatment of respiratory system disorders.
Oxygen Therapy: Understand what oxygen therapy is, how it works, and when it is used in the treatment of respiratory system disorders.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Understand what pulmonary rehabilitation is and how it can help improve the quality of life for people with respiratory system disorders.
Bronchial Immune System: This protective mechanism maintains the equilibrium between immunity and tolerance in the bronchial mucosa. It prevents harmful pathogens from entering the airway while permitting the influx of harmless antigens.
Alveolar Immune System: This system protects the alveolar surface of the lungs from invading pathogens. It works closely with the innate and adaptive immune system to maintain the balance between tolerance and immune response.
Nasal Immune System: This system protects the nasal lumen and paranasal sinuses from infection. It comprises of specialized cells and secretions that help in clearing invading pathogens.
Mucosal Immune System: This system protects the respiratory system's mucosal surface from harmful pathogens. It is composed of several cell types, including lymphocytes, dendritic cells, and other antigen-presenting cells.
Pulmonary Surfactant Immune System: This system is responsible for maintaining the lung's physiological function by preventing atelectasis and repairing damaged epithelium.
Cell-Mediated Immunity: It is a type of immune response in which immune cells attack and eliminate the pathogens directly. It involves the activation of T-cells, macrophages, and other immune cells.
Humoral Immunity: This type of immune response involves the production of antibodies by B-cells. These antibodies can neutralize pathogens and toxins.
Innate Immunity: This is the first line of defense against pathogens, involving several mechanisms such as natural killer cells and phagocytes.
Adaptive Immunity: This type of immune response involves a specific recognition of pathogens by the immune system. It includes memory cells that can remember the previous infection and respond quickly to it.
Inflammatory Response: This type of immune response involves the activation of several immune cells and molecules to counteract the invading pathogens. It results in the accumulation of immune cells and fluid at the site of infection, leading to inflammation.