An apparatus and a method are provided for monitoring a battery pack for accurately calculating an actual discharging or charging capacity of a secondary battery, which depends on temperature. The disclosed dermo-cosmetic is characterised by having: one or more of D-amino acids, their salts and derivatives; and a swollen material prepared by swelling one or more of non-emulsifying cross-linked silicone with an oil which is in a liquid form at room temperature. The invention also provides a method of treating a pulmonary disease with an aerosol formulation of a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. A second embodiment includes a conduit in the primary mandrel for injecting concrete or grout into aggregate previously deposited in the cavity.