Physiology Stuff Flashcards
1
Q
Name some things the increase DLco
A
Early stages of CHF Supine position Left to right shunts Exercise Polycythemia (increased RBCs) Early asthma ** Anything that increased blood content in your lungs!
2
Q
Name some things that decrease DLco
A
Late stage CHF Interstitial lung disease Pulmonary fibrosis Asbestosis Collagen vascular disease Hypersensitivity pneumonitis11 Histiocytosis X Pulmonary alveolar pneumonitis
