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Natural Course of the Diffusing Capacity of the Lungs for Carbon Monoxide in COPD: Importance of Sex.
Chest - 1 Aug 2021
Casanova Ciro, Gonzalez-Dávila Enrique, Martínez-Gonzalez Cristina, Cosio Borja G, Fuster Antonia, Feu Nuria, Solanes Ingrid, Cabrera Carlos, Marin José M, Balcells Eva, Peces-Barba Germán, de Torres Juan P, Marín-Oto Marta, Calle Myriam, Golpe Rafael, Ojeda Elena, Divo Miguel, Pinto-Plata Victor, Amado Carlos, López-Campos José Luis, Celli Bartolome R
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BACKGROUND: The value of the single-breath diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (Dlco) relates to outcomes for patients with COPD. However, little is known about the natural course of Dlco over time, intersubject variability, and factors that may influence Dlco progression. RESEARCH QUESTION: What is the natural course of Dlco in patients with COPD over time, and which other factors, including sex...
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