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Review
. 2001 Dec;22(4):637-49.
doi: 10.1016/s0272-5231(05)70057-5.

Single-breath carbon monoxide diffusing capacity

R O Crapo  1 , R L Jensen, J S Wanger
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Review

Single-breath carbon monoxide diffusing capacity

R O Crapo et al. Clin Chest Med. 2001 Dec.

Abstract

Measurement of DL(CO) remains a clinically useful way to assess transfer of gases across the lung. It is important, however, to be vigilant in controlling the sources of variation and to be aware of those that remain when interpreting the measured values.

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