Understanding Diffusing Capacity Tests

Carbon monoxide diffusing capacity and membrane diffusion capacity form a part of complete pulmonary function tests that also include spirometry, lung volume(s), flow volume loop and airway resistance.

Carbon monoxide diffusing capacity is a pulmonary function test that helps measure the available surface of the lung for diffusion. It also gives an idea about the volume of blood in the pulmonary [...]

- Published on 2012-01-30