Influence of ventilation inhomogeneity on diffusing capacity of carbon monoxide in smokers without COPD.
- Kurz, J.M.
- Frey, J.
- Auer, R.
- Rodondi, N.
- Nyilas, S.
- Pavlov, N.
- Funke-Chambour, M.
- Singer, F.
DOIAbstract
In smokers with preserved spirometry, D <sub>LCO</sub> is associated with ventilation inhomogeneity arising from peripheral airways. Measurement of D <sub>LCO</sub> to screen for early lung function abnormalities in smokers may be suboptimal and could be replaced by MBW. https://bit.ly/3nLmgg1
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