Allergology and Clinical Immunology (part of Internal Medicine)

Acquiring knowledge according to the pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the most common allergic and autoimmune disorders, as well as immune deficiencies. Characteristics of the most important diagnostic procedures performed in allergic and non-allergic hypersensitivities and in immunodeficiences.

After completing the course, the student:

- in terms of knowledge:

will know and understand causes, symptoms, general diagnostic and treatment approach related to the most common autoimmune, allergic and immunodeficiency diseases,

will know the differential diagnosis of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, definition of respiratory failure (acute and chronic),

will know the most common autoimmune diseases, including: connective tissue systemic disorders, systemic vasculitis and spondyloarthritis, as well as metabolic bone diseases, in particular osteoporosis and gout, as well as osteoarthrosis,

will know the genetic, environmental and epidemiological conditions of the most common allergic, autoimmune diseases and immunodeficiences,

will able to plan diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as well as prophylactic approach in these diseases,

- in terms of skills a student will be able:

to carry out a medical history with an adult patient, also in aspects of hypersensitivity and autoimmunity, as well as immunodeficiency,

to perform a full and targeted physical examination of an adult patient,

to perform differential diagnosis of the most common allergic and autoimmune diseases,

to assess the general condition and state of consciousness, as well as to describe the patient's somatic and mental state,

to recognize life threatening conditions in allergic and autoimmune subjects,

to analyze results of lung functional tests, such as spirometry, body pletysmography and CO diffusion,

to interpret laboratory tests relevant for diagnosis of mentioned above diseases, as well as to identify the causes of abnormalities in immunological laboratory tests

to perform procedures relevant for mentioned above medical skills: body temperature measurement, heart rate measurement, non-invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring, vital signs monitoring with a cardiomonitor, pulse oximetry, spirometry testing, principles of oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, insertion of the oropharyngeal tube, intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, peripheral vein cannulation, peripheral venous blood and arterial blood sampling, nasal, throat and skin swabs,

The student will also perform skin prick, intradermal and patch testing with interpretation of their results,

Knowledge about:

- types of hypersensitivity,

-general information about autoimmunity,

- anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the upper and lower respiratory tract,

- principles of medical history taken and physical examination,

- basics of psychology and medical ethics,

Oral or test exam with an assistant, who will conduct module in practical classes at the Department of Allergy and Immunology

Evaluation criteria: knowledge of the causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, as well as general therapeutic approach in the most common allergic and autoimmune diseases, as well as in case of immunodeficiency suspicion. Conducting a differential diagnosis, planning and evaluation of imaging and laboratory tests important for these purposes.

Passing the module is based on attendance on seminars and exercises, as well as oral or test form of checking the knowledge

Practical methods - seminar
Problem-solving methods – participatory methods – case study

Seminar (10 hours) - presentation of the most important clinical issues and current social and civilization problems in allergy and clinical immunology.

Exercises (20 hours) - practical classes in the allergy and immunology department, including physical examination, evaluation of imaging and laboratory tests, conducting differential diagnosis, planning optimal diagnostic and therapeutic approach in allergic and immunologic diseases. Practical classes in interpretation of in vivo (skin testing) and in vitro (lgE, anti-nuclear antibodies, etc.) testing, pulmonary function tests and imaging examinations.

Understanding the laboratory methods of immunological diagnostics.

Participation in the exercises - 20 hours

Individual preparation for the exercises - 7 hours

Participation in the seminars – 10 hours

Individual preparation for the seminars – 7 hours

Preparation for the exam - 10 hours

Altogether: 54 hours