A 76-year-old patient with emphysema presents for his annual pulmonary function testing to assess the progression of his disease.As a result of alveolar septal departitioning in emphysema, there is a decrease in which of the following?
A 76-year-old patient with emphysema presents for his annual pulmonary function testing to assess the progression of his disease.As a result of alveolar septal departitioning in emphysema, there is a decrease in which of the following?
A.Airway resistance
B.Alveolar dead space
C.Diffusing capacity
D.Lung compliance
正确答案:Diffusing capacity