Evaluation of Diffusing Capacity for Carbon Monoxide (DLCO) and DLCO/VA (KCO) Across Different Lung Disease Phenotypes
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Chest Diseases
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Nilüfer Yiğit
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0000-0002-5871-6461
Türkiye
Gizem Sönmez
0009-0006-0568-4474
Türkiye
Hande Şenol
0000-0001-6395-7924
Türkiye
Early Pub Date
January 8, 2026
Publication Date
January 8, 2026
Submission Date
October 17, 2025
Acceptance Date
November 26, 2025
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Year 2026 Volume: 19 Number: 1
