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Although spirometry stands as the most commonly utilized method among these tests, spirometry alone may not always provide a comprehensive and precise diagnosis of lung function. To further evaluate the efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs, DLCO (diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide) testing is frequently ...
Pulmonary function tests evaluate lung function and diagnose respiratory conditions. Two critical tests of pulmonary assessment are spirometry and the measurement of diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO). While spirometry evaluates how effectively the lungs inhale and exhale air, DLCO assesses the ...
For example, one study found that only 34.5% of Americans living in rural areas had access to a pulmonologist within 10 miles of their home, compared with 97.5% of those living in more urban areas.2 A similar study described the same lack of access to imaging services, finding that 77.8% of patients eligible for lung cancer screening had to drive more than 30 minutes to find a ...