It delves into severe uncontrolled asthma, its epidemiology and the most current and renewed diagnostic procedures” 

Asthma is one of the major conditions in first world societies, where this pathology has increased in recent years. Scientific and medical efforts to find effective drug treatments or to study asthma together with other pathologies such as COPD are ongoing. 

This enables an indisputable framework in the fight against this chronic disease, because now more than ever specialists can access all kinds of research and scientific developments on the subject. 

TECH, together with a team of highly trained professionals in Pulmonology, has compiled in this program the most recent studies on issues such as Asthma and pregnancy, pseudoasthma, rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, pulmonary eosinophilias related to Asthma and other topics of high interest for any specialist who regularly treats patients with this pathology. 

Furthermore, aware of the high-level work that specialists perform, TECH offers this program in a completely online format that respects both the professional and personal obligations of its students. Thus, the entire syllabus can be downloaded from any device with an Internet connection, being accessible at all times from the beginning of the program.  

You will be able to continue improving your professional practice thanks to the advanced knowledge of Asthma that you will have access to on this program”

This Postgraduate certificate in Advances in Asthma contains the most complete and up to date academic program on the market. Its most notable features are:  

• Practical cases presented by experts in Pulmonology 
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning 
• Special emphasis is placed on innovative methodologies in the approach to respiratory failure and lung transplantation 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection   

Learn about new discoveries, including causative agents of occupational asthma as well as new treatments and diagnostics to address it” 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

You will have the support of a professional team with vast experience in treating and approaching Asthma"

A program adapted to your most demanding professional and personal requirements, giving you the academic flexibility you need"

The structure and contents of this program are created following TECH most innovative pedagogical methods. Employing the most advanced educational technology, specialists will have access to didactic material enriched with audiovisual guides, interactive summaries and real clinical cases that will help them contextualize all the updates provided. 

Get up to date with the latest Advances in Asthma thanks to an interactive program, where you decide how and when to study”

Module 1. Asthma

1.1. Etiopathogenesis 

1.1.1 Epidemiology 
1.1.2. Risk factors 
1.1.3. Pathogenesis 

1.2. Diagnosis 

1.2.1. Clinical symptoms 
1.2.2. Spirometry and Bronchodilator Test 
1.2.3. Bronchial Provocation Tests 
1.2.4. Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) Determination 
1.2.5. Induced Sputum 
1.2.6. Electronic Nose  
1.2.7. Volatile Organic Compounds in Exhaled Air 
1.2.8. Diagnostic Algorithm 

1.3. Control and Severity Classification 

1.3.1. Control 
1.3.2. Severity 

1.4. Maintenance Treatment 

1.4.1. Treatment Objectives 
1.4.2. Drugs 
1.4.3. Step Treatment 
1.4.4. Avoiding Allergens and Environment 
1.4.5. Education and Written Action Plans 

1.5.  Asthma Exacerbation Treatment 

1.5.1. Risk factors 
1.5.2. Severity Assessment 
1.5.3. Treatment according to Severity 
1.5.4. Emergency Discharge Criteria 
1.5.5. Hospitalization Criteria 
1.5.6. Hospital Discharge Criteria 
1.5.7. Outpatient Monitoring after Exacerbation 

1.6. Severe Uncontrolled Asthma 

1.6.1. Epidemiology 
1.6.2. Diagnostic Procedure 
1.6.3. Severe Asthma Phenotypes 
1.6.4. Treatment Algorithm 

1.7. Occupational Asthma 

1.7.1. Causative Agents 
1.7.2. Classification 
1.7.3. Diagnosis 
1.7.4. Treatment 
1.7.5. Asthma Aggravated by Work 

1.8. Nasal Pathology Associated with Asthma 

1.8.1. Rhinitis 

    1.8.1.1. Diagnosis 
    1.8.1.2. Classification 
    1.8.1.3. Treatment 

1.8.2. Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyposis 

    1.8.2.1. Diagnosis 
    1.8.2.2. Treatment 

1.9. Pulmonary Eosinophilias Associated with Asthma 

1.9.1. Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia 
1.9.2. Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis 
1.9.3. Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis 

1.10. Special Situations 

1.10.1. Asthma and COPD Overlap (ACO) 
1.10.2. Respiratory Disease Exacerbated by Acetylsalicylic Acid 
1.10.3. Asthma and Pregnancy 
1.10.4. Exercise-Induced Asthma 
1.10.5. Pseudoasthmas

A unique specializacion program that will allow you to acquire advanced training in this field