The membrane diffusion coefficient (resistance to diffusion by the alveolo-capillary membrane)is estimated by: A) The DLCOss method B) Dividing the DLCO by the PaO₂ C) Performing the DLCOsb at two different levels of PAO₂ D) Subtracting F_ACO_T1 from F_ACO_T2 obtained from the DLCOrb

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Performing the DLCOsb at two different levels of PAO2 allows for the estimation of the membrane diffusion coefficient by assessing how changes in alveolar oxygen levels affect carbon monoxide transfer.

The Membrane Diffusion Coefficient (Resistance to Diffusion by the Alveolo-Capillary