Nature

Diffusing capacity as an independent predictor of acute exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The diffusion capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DL CO) is a physiological indicator of parenchymal, alveolar, or capillary injury in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Impaired DL ...
Nature

Carbon monoxide and nitric oxide diffusion capacity of formerly exposed asbestos workers with high-resolution computed tomography in a cross-sectional study

Asbestos exposure is one of the most frequent causes of pneumoconiosis in Germany 1 and worldwide 2. Asbestos was used for decades before its ban 1993 in Germany and 2005 in the EU, but due to the ...
Healio

Diffusing capacity ‘strongly predicted’ mortality in COPD patients

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . All-cause mortality in COPD patients was “strongly predicted” by diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon ...
Medscape

Lung Test May Predict Transition From Early to Definite SSc

Among patients with a very early diagnosis of systemic sclerosis (VEDOSS), a baseline diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide by single breath (DLCO/SB) below 70% was associated with a ...
Pulmonology Advisor

Respiratory Oscillometry Aids in Assessing ILD Severity and PPF Risk

Abnormalities on respiratory oscillometry are common in patients with ILD, which are are associated with the severity of the disease.