DLCO is a type of pulmonary function test, which helps doctors see how well the lungs are functioning. DLCO measures the amount of carbon monoxide that transfers from the alveoli to red blood ...

Background—Pulmonary diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (Dlco), alveolar capillary membrane diffusing capacity (Dm), and pulmonary capillary blood volume (Vc) are all significantly reduced after ...