Are blood eosinophils in workers with aluminum potroom asthma increased to higher levels in non-smokers than in smokers?
The prevalence of PA was positively associated with blood eosinophils. An attenuation of the blood eosinophil increase was observed in smoking asthmatics, suggesting an immune-modulating effect of smoking.
The disposable probe performed clinically as well as an autoclavable counterpart with respect to light output, heat generation, and depth of cure.