What is dlco?

Answer by  patti (29325)

DLCO is Carbon monoxide (CO) diffusing capacity, which measures lung function. The lung's ability to take up a non-reactive gas (like carbon monoxide) that is inhaled, which then binds to hemoglobin in the bloodstream. The test then monitors how quickly and how much of the CO is exhaled. This then is how the lung function is assessed.

Answer by  suganthi (29)

DLCO abbreviation is Diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide. and the test is used to determine the parameter. it was introduced in 1990.

Answer by  TennG78 (254)

DLCO is short for the Difusing capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide. Basically, it is a test on which the name is based. The test has been around since 1909 and several things could affect the test, such as smoking and congestive heart failure. Please see your doctor for more information.

Answer by  vsgunnam (222)

It is the acronym of Diffusing Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide. The test, introduced in 1909, gives the measure of oxygen passing from the lungs into the blood. Many disease conditions influence the DLCO