The amount of carbon monoxide is very low, and DLCO testing is generally safe with little risk. To take a DLCO test, people will wear a nose clip and mouthpiece, which connects to a mixture of ...

New research reveals that severe COVID-19 pneumonia can cause lasting lung damage, primarily due to impaired pulmonary ...

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 ...