Figure 1.
Explanations for reduction in DLCO: (a) normal physiology, (b) anemia, (c) high carboxyhemoglobin levels, (d) pulmonary disease (thickening of the alveolar membrane), (e) pulmonary vascular disease, and (f) Hb Aalborg.
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