Vol. 37 (6) 2016 Neuro endocrinology letters

Cytological evaluation of the nasal mucosa in neonates exposed to tobacco smoke during fetal life.

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study is to assess the cytological picture of the nasal mucosa of neonates born to mothers who are active smokers, passive smokers and non-smokers.

METHODS: A prospective study was conducted in a group of 86 neonates born between 23 and 41 weeks of gestation. The assignation of n.....