Caution in interpretation of abnormal carbon monoxide diffusion capacity in COVID-19 patients

David G. Chapman, Tanya Badal, Gregory G. King, Cindy Thamrin

Source: Eur Respir J, 57 (1) 2003263; 10.1183/13993003.03263-2020
Journal Issue: January
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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