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Anatomy Respiratory system 1c1b47ce

Diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide is decreased in all of the following except

A
Chronic bronchitis
B
Emphysema
C
Interstitial lung disease
D
Pulmonary embolism
High-Yield Explanation
Diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) is usually nirmln in chronic bronchitis and other obstructive lung disease with the exception of empyseemp where it is decreased. Ref Harrison 19th edition pg 1710

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