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Diffusing Capacity of the Lungs for Carbon Monoxide
The diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) is the ability of the lungs to transfer gas from inspired air to the bloodstream.
4 min readJuly 23, 2024
Diffuse capacity is the measurement of how well a person's lungs exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. The measurement helps to determine lung conditions like lung damage, emphysema, and pulmonary hypertension. Diffusion capacity can be low in case of any lung disease.
Diffusing Capacity of the Lungs for Carbon Monoxide
The diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) is the ability of the lungs to transfer gas from inspired air to the bloodstream.
