The diffusing capacity of a patient with coal worker's pneumoconiosis or silicosis would be expected to be:
a. normal.
b. increased.
c. decreased.
d. variable based on the age of the patient.
C
In almost all cases of ILD, the diffusing capacity will be decreased because of pulmonary fibrosis and related problems.
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