Influence of ventilation inhomogeneity on diffusing capacity of carbon monoxide in smokers without COPD.

ABSTRACT: In smokers with preserved spirometry, DLCO is associated with ventilation inhomogeneity arising from peripheral airways. Measurement of DLCO to screen for early lung function abnormalities in smokers may be suboptimal and could be replaced by MBW. https://bit.ly/3nLmgg1.

SUBMITTER: Kurz JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7938046 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature