Allergies: When the Immune System Backfires

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University of Basel

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Allergies: When the Immune System Backfires

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Allergies: When the Immune System Backfires

The course Allergies: When the Immune System Backfires is an online class provided by University of Basel through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

What do allergies reveal about our immune system’s capabilities? Learn more about allergy symptoms and treatments on this course.

Course description

Discover how different allergies are understood, diagnosed, and treated today.
3 weeks

The human immune system is designed to fight infection, but sometimes this defence mechanism provokes allergic disorders. On this course, you will explore the similarities and differences of infections and allergies, and understand the intricacies of the immune system.
You will address the events, mishaps, and discoveries that have led to a common understanding of allergies today. You will explore different types of allergies, like food allergies and hayfever, as well as allergy symptoms, methods of diagnosis, and different allergy treatments with the support of case studies.

The similarities and distinctions between allergies and infections
The immune system: exploring the topography of the immune organs, defining components, cells, and mediators
Atopic disorders: hay-fever, asthma and food allergy
Bee and wasp sting allergy
Contact eczema and atopic dermatitis
Drug hypersensitivities
Diagnostic approach and therapeutic possibilities

Explore the basic functioning and role of the immune system in health and disease.
Investigate the components that make up the immune system and how they interact in an allergic reaction.
Develop knowledge on how to recognize manifestations, signs and symptoms of allergic disorders.
Identify different allergic disorders and learn how to consider diagnosis and treatments.

This course is designed for healthcare professionals or students studying health sciences. It will also be of interest to the general public looking to gain insights into the immune system and allergies.

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Allergies: When the Immune System Backfires

Course Topic

Healthcare & Medicine

University, College, Institution

University of Basel

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Allergies: When the Immune System Backfires

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Basel you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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