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701-0614-00L 1 Credits BSC D-USYS , D-BIOL , D-CHAB , D-HEST
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Allergies and Environment

Allergie und Umwelt

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Peter Schmid-Grendelmeier
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:23:25

Abstract

Allergic diseases are common and of increasing importance. In this course symptoms and management of allergies such as hay fever, asthma, eczema or food allergy are presesented. The importnat interactions between environmental factors such as air quality, climate, nutrition and form and frequency of allergic diseases will be discussed.

Objective

Knowledge of the basics of allergic diseases in humans, especially the so-called atopic diseases. Knowledge of the environmental allergens and the possible mechanisms responsible for the increase in allergic reactions. Knowledge of the interactions between individual genetic predisposition, environmental allergens and other environmental factors such as air pollutants.

Content

Basic types of allergic diseases. Concept of atopy and intolerances. Pathophysiology of IgE-mediated reactions including mechanisms of IgE regulation. Epidemiological data regarding the increase of allergies as environmental diseases No. 1 and reasons for this increase. Discussion of the most important inhalant and nutritional allergens such as pollen, house dust mites, fungal spores, food and food additives.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Scripts, leaflets and lecture notes are handed in.

Literature

Scripts, leaflets and lecture notes are handed in. Suggested reading: Axel Trautmann und Jörg Kleine-Tebbe: Allergie-Diagnose/Allergie-Therapie Thieme-Verlag. 2 Auflage (2013) ISBN 978-3-13-142181-4 Leaflets: www.ck-care.ch https://www.ck-care.ch/en/information-sheets Edcuatioal short videos: https://www.ck-care.ch/online-campus Link

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Mündliche interaktive MC-Prüfung am Ende der Vorlesungsreihe

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Allergie und Umwelt
  • Wed 08:15-10:00 (HG D 7.2)
1 h weekly

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