Comment:

G Semenzato

Bias toward use of T-cell receptor variable regions in the lung: research tool or clinically useful technique?
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 767-769. [PDF]  

TR Martin

Leukocyte migration and activation in the lungs
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 770-771. [PDF]  

Original Articles:

J Wahlstrom, M Berlin, R Lundgren, O Olerup, H Wigzell, A Eklund, and J Grunewald

Lung and blood T-cell receptor repertoire in extrinsic allergic alveolitis
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 772-779. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Orriols, JL Aliaga, JM Anto, A Ferrer, A Hernandez, MJ Rodrigo, and F Morell

High prevalence of mollusc shell hypersensitivity pneumonitis in nacre factory workers
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 780-786. [Abstract] [PDF]  

D Trivier, N Houdret, RJ Courcol, G Lamblin, P Roussel, and M Davril

The binding of surface proteins from Staphylococcus aureus to human bronchial mucins
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 804-810. [Abstract] [PDF]  

E Prescott, AM Bjerg, PK Andersen, P Lange, and J Vestbo

Gender difference in smoking effects on lung function and risk of hospitalization for COPD: results from a Danish longitudinal population study
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 822-827. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JH Wang, JL Devalia, RJ Sapsford, and RJ Davies

Effect of corticosteroids on release of RANTES and sICAM-1 from cultured human bronchial epithelial cells, induced by TNF-alpha
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 834-840. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MM Abdelaziz, JL Devalia, OA Khair, C Rusznak, M Calderon, RJ Sapsford, H Bayram, and RJ Davies

The effect of nedocromil sodium on human airway epithelial cell-induced eosinophil chemotaxis and adherence to human endothelial cell in vitro
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 851-857. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Peters, DW Dockery, J Heinrich, and HE Wichmann

Short-term effects of particulate air pollution on respiratory morbidity in asthmatic children
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 872-879. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Cano and F Payo

Lung function and airway responsiveness in children and adolescents after hyaline membrane disease: a matched cohort study
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 880-885. [Abstract] [PDF]  

WM van Waarde, F Brus, A Okken, and JL Kimpen

Ureaplasma urealyticum colonization, prematurity and bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 886-890. [Abstract] [PDF]  

D Navajas, J Roca, R Farre, and M Rotger

Gas compression artefacts when testing peak expiratory flow meters with mechanically-driven syringes
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 901-904. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Bourbon, JR, B Chailley-Heu, and B Gautier

The exogenous surfactant Curosurf enhances phosphatidylcholine content in isolated type II cells
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 914-919. [Abstract] [PDF]  

WT McNicholas

Impact of sleep in respiratory failure
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 920-933. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Decramer

Hyperinflation and respiratory muscle interaction
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 934-941. [Abstract] [PDF]  

J Ferrer

Pleural tuberculosis
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 942-947. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Clinical Trial:

H Furuie, H Yamasaki, M Suga, and M Ando

Altered accessory cell function of alveolar macrophages: a possible mechanism for induction of Th2 secretory profile in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 787-794. [Abstract] [PDF]  

HA Jones, S Sriskandan, AM Peters, NB Pride, T Krausz, AR Boobis, and C Haslett

Dissociation of neutrophil emigration and metabolic activity in lobar pneumonia and bronchiectasis
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 795-803. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Saygi, I Oztek, M Guder, F Sungun, and B Arman

Value of fibreoptic bronchoscopy in the diagnosis of complicated pulmonary unilocular cystic hydatidosis
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 811-814. [Abstract] [PDF]  

G Boyd, AH Morice, JC Pounsford, M Siebert, N Peslis, and C Crawford

An evaluation of salmeterol in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 815-821. [Abstract] [PDF] [Correction]  

MJ Kampelmacher, M Deenstra, RG van Kesteren, CF Melissant, JM Douze, and JW Lammers

Transtracheal oxygen therapy: an effective and safe alternative to nasal oxygen administration
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 828-833. [Abstract] [PDF]  

L Greiff, M Andersson, C Svensson, A Akerlund, U Alkner, and CG Persson

Effects of two weeks of topical budesonide treatment on microvascular exudative responsiveness in healthy human nasal airways
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 841-845. [Abstract] [PDF]  

B Balbi, C Bason, E Balleari, F Fiasella, A Pesci, R Ghio, and F Fabiano

Increased bronchoalveolar granulocytes and granulocyte/macrophage colony-stimulating factor during exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 846-850. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Hoshino and Y Nakamura

The effect of inhaled sodium cromoglycate on cellular infiltration into the bronchial mucosa and the expression of adhesion molecules in asthmatics
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 858-865. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Polosa, VL Milazzo, S Magri, C Pagano, G Paolino, G Santonocito, G Prosperini, and N Crimi

Activity of inhaled lysine acetylsalicylate (L-ASA) on bradykinin-induced bronchoconstriction in asthmatics: evidence of contribution of prostaglandins
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 866-871. [Abstract] [PDF]  

P Lebecque and D Stanescu

Respiratory resistance by the forced oscillation technique in asthmatic children and cystic fibrosis patients
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 891-895. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JM Wolter, SD Bowler, PJ Nolan, and JG McCormack

Home intravenous therapy in cystic fibrosis: a prospective randomized trial examining clinical, quality of life and cost aspects
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 896-900. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CJ Harvey, MJ O'Doherty, CJ Page, SH Thomas, TO Nunan, and DF Treacher

Comparison of jet and ultrasonic nebulizer pulmonary aerosol deposition during mechanical ventilation
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 905-909. [Abstract] [PDF]  

FW Smeenk, JD Janssen, BJ Arends, GA Harff, JA van den Bosch, JP Schonberger, and PE Postmus

Effects of four different methods of sampling arterial blood and storage time on gas tensions and shunt calculation in the 100% oxygen test
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 910-913. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Studies:

P Piirila, H Keskinen, S Anttila, M Hyvonen, P Pfaffli, T Tuomi, O Tupasela, M Tuppurainen, and H Nordman

Allergic alveolitis following exposure to epoxy polyester powder paint containing low amounts (<1%) of acid anhydrides
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 948-951. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S Baldi, M Rapellino, E Ruffini, A Cavallo, and M Mancuso

Atypical mycobacteriosis in a lung transplant recipient
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 952-954. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Takamura, Y Nasuhara, T Mishina, T Matsuda, M Nishimura, Y Kawakami, M Fujita, C Mikuni, and K Yamashiro

Intravascular lymphomatosis diagnosed by transbronchial lung biopsy
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 955-957. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Romagnoli, G Mourad, I Serre, JP Senac, L Paradis, P Godard, and P Chanez

Diffuse pulmonary calcinosis without calcium metabolism abnormalities in a renal transplant recipient
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 958-960. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

TB Rothe

A comprehensive graphic approach to peak flow "traffic light system" -interpretation
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 961-962. [PDF]  

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