title: [Effect of tobacco smoking on various immunologic indicators].
abstract: The study conducted in 85 clinically healthy males--cigarette smokers--demonstrated a decrease of the total number of T lymphocytes related to smoking duration. There was no effect on the number of B cells while the number of non-B non-T lymphocytes increased. Smokers demonstrated decreased levels of serum IgA, IgG and IgM levels. The authors discuss these findings in relation to other controversial studies.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Moszczyński
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Słowiński
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lisiewicz
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001402:B-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000032:analysis*; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008297:Male; D010947:Plants, Toxic; D012907:Smoking / Q000276:immunology*; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology*; D013997:Time Factors; D014026:Nicotiana
chemical_list: D007136:Immunoglobulins
vernacular_title: Wpływ palenia tytoniu na niektóre wskaźniki immunologiczne.