The DLCO Would Be Decreased in All of the Following

question 41

Multiple Choice

The DLCO would be decreased in all of the following except:

• A)pulmonary emphysema
• B)secondary polycythemia
• C)severe anemia
• D)pulmonary fibrosis

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Improving Technology

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Factor Suitability

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Law Of Increasing Cost

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