What effect would a substantial left-sided CDH have on pulmonary function test findings?

a. A restrictive pulmonary disorder
b. An obstructive pulmonary disorder
c. An equally restrictive and obstructive disorder
d. A restrictive disorder with increased DLCO


A
A CDH manifests itself clinically as a restrictive pulmonary disorder because the displaced abdominal organs limits lung expansion and result in reduced lung volumes.

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