Macrophages and neutrophils among BALF and sputum exhibited inter-relations of borderline significance (Spearman's rho: 0.26 - 0.29) while IS lymphocytes count showed a strong inverse relation with BALF neutrophils (Spearman's rho: -0.36).
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Comparative analysis of induced sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) profile in asbestos exposed workers.
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