Clinical significance of pulmonary function tests. Use and interpretation of the single-breath diffusing capacity

Chest. 1980 Sep;78(3):483-8. doi: 10.1378/chest.78.3.483.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Capillary Permeability
  • Carbon Monoxide / metabolism
  • Carboxyhemoglobin / physiology
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / physiopathology
  • Pulmonary Alveoli / physiology
  • Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity*
  • Pulmonary Emphysema / physiopathology
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis / physiopathology
  • Residual Volume
  • Surface Properties
  • Total Lung Capacity

Substances

  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Carboxyhemoglobin