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A member asked:
The meaning - spirometry = normal pattern. dlco is mildly reduced. kco is reduced indicating a gas exchange defect at alveolar level normal va.
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DLCO interpretation: It would be helpful to upload the entire report for a second opinion during an inbox consultation. From your description there are many possible conditions which may be associated with a slight reduction of DLCO. Do you smoke? Do you have any lung disease? These details may be provided in your HT consult.
Answered 9/13/2018
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