Bronchial asthma: To review the current definition of asthma. To understand the epidemiology, the pathology and physiopathology of asthma, different diagnosis with other obstructive diseases such as COPD. To learn the clinical presentation and to address the diagnosis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): To review the current definition of COPD. To understand the epidemiology, the pathology and pathophysiology of COPD. To learn the clinical presentation and to address the diagnosis (differential diagnosis between asthma and COPD)
Interstitial lung diseases: To review the current definition, classification and aetiology of interstitial lung diseases. To understand the epidemiologic, clinical, physiologic, and radiologic features of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis.