DLCO is the diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide. It is a test done to measure the ability of the lungs to transfer gas from inhaled air. It is a lung function test which is also known as a transfer factor for carbon monoxide. DLCO depends on the strong affinity and large absorption capacity of red blood cells for carbon monoxide.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The vehicle exhaust pipe releases many toxic gasses; among them, one such gas is CO (carbon monoxide).
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