NURSE TOOLS_Asthma Inhaler procedure

The reason why the diffusing capacity is increased in asthma is not fully known but it has been suggested that there is increased pulmonary blood flow, allowing increased carbon monoxide extraction from the carbon monoxide inhalation. 6. This is characteristic for interstitial lung disease. The FEV1/FVC ratio is > 73% so she is not obstructed. ................
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