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WS composition and carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) analysis.
| Molecule | Concentration in Chamber |
|---|---|
| CO2 | 0.31 ± 0.13% |
| O2 | 19.8 ± 0.15% |
| PM10 | 479 ± 45 mg/m3 |
| PM2.5 | 361 ± 32 mg/m3 |
| Plasma COHb | (%) |
| Control | 3.36 ± 2.12 |
| WS 24 h | 12.96 ± 4.91 ** |
| WS 72 h | 14.36 ± 5.89 ** |
Data were analyzed in guinea pigs exposed to WS and controls exposed to filtered ambient air (n = 8). Statistical analyses were one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by Tukey–Kramer post hoc test. ** p < 0.01 compared with the control.
