Comment:

JB West

Pulmonary gas exchange on Mount Everest
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1431-1432. [PDF]  

JJ Egan, AA Woodcock, and JP Stewart

Viruses and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1433-1437. [PDF]  

KC Kim and PK Jeffery

Airway mucus
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1438. [PDF]  

AH Kendrick, EC Smith, and JP Leeming

Bacterial colonization as a potential source of nosocomial respiratory infections in spirometers
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1694-1695. [PDF]  

Original Articles:

AJ Peacock and PL Jones

Gas exchange at extreme altitude: results from the British 40th Anniversary Everest Expedition
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1439-1444. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Kuwano, Y Nomoto, R Kunitake, N Hagimoto, T Matsuba, Y Nakanishi, and N Hara

Detection of adenovirus E1A DNA in pulmonary fibrosis using nested polymerase chain reaction
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1445-1449. [Abstract] [PDF]  

RM Wirnsberger, M Drent, N Hekelaar, MH Breteler, S Drent, EF Wouters, and PN Dekhuijzen

Relationship between respiratory muscle function and quality of life in sarcoidosis
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1450-1455. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JL Cadore, P Loubeyre, S Vuillermoz, I Court-Fortune, D Revel, and JF Mornex

Early diagnosis of lentivirus-induced infiltrative lung disease in sheep by high resolution computed tomography
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1456-1459. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MH Wieringa, JJ Weyler, FJ Van Bastelaer, VJ Nelen, MP Van Sprundel, and PA Vermeire

Higher asthma occurrence in an urban than a suburban area: role of house dust mite skin allergy
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1460-1466. [Abstract] [PDF]  

J Buijs, G Borsboom, M Renting, WJ Hilgersom, JC van Wieringen, G Jansen, and J Neijens

Relationship between allergic manifestations and Toxocara seropositivity: a cross-sectional study among elementary school children
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1467-1475. [Abstract] [PDF]  

HS Park, KS Jung, J Shute, K Roberts, ST Holgate, and R Djukanovic

Allergen-induced release of GM-CSF and IL-8 in vitro by nasal polyp tissue from atopic subjects prolongs eosinophil survival
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1476-1482. [Abstract] [PDF]  

J Roca-Ferrer, J Mullol, E Lopez, A Xaubet, L Pujols, JC Fernandez, and C Picado

Effect of topical anti-inflammatory drugs on epithelial cell-induced eosinophil survival and GM-CSF secretion
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1489-1495. [Abstract] [PDF]  

N Esmailpour, P Hogger, KF Rabe, U Heitmann, M Nakashima, and P Rohdewald

Distribution of inhaled fluticasone propionate between human lung tissue and serum in vivo
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1496-1499. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JL Malo, C Lemiere, A Desjardins, and A Cartier

Prevalence and intensity of rhinoconjunctivitis in subjects with occupational asthma
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1513-1515. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y Cormier, C Duchaine, E Israel-Assayag, G Bedard, M Laviolette, and J Dosman

Effects of repeated swine building exposures on normal naive subjects
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1516-1522. [Abstract] [PDF]  

HG Pasker, M Peeters, P Genet, J Clement, B Nemery, and KP Van de Woestijne

Short-term ventilatory effects in workers exposed to fumes containing zinc oxide: comparison of forced oscillation technique with spirometry
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1523-1529. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JF Guest and A Morris

Community-acquired pneumonia: the annual cost to the National Health Service in the UK
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1530-1534. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Menendez, PJ Cordero, M Santos, M Gobernado, and V Marco

Pulmonary infection with Nocardia species: a report of 10 cases and review
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1542-1546. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Gdeedo, P Van Schil, B Corthouts, F Van Mieghem, J Van Meerbeeck, and E Van Marck

Prospective evaluation of computed tomography and mediastinoscopy in mediastinal lymph node staging
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1547-1551. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Crook, A Duffy, DJ Girling, RL Souhami, and MK Parmar

Survey on the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in England and Wales
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1552-1558. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Richter Larsen, UG Svendsen, N Milman, J Brenoe, and BN Petersen

Exercise testing in the preoperative evaluation of patients with bronchogenic carcinoma
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1559-1565. [Abstract] [PDF]  

H Ishikawa, H Satoh, S Hasegawa, T Yazawa, T Naito, YT Yamashita, M Ohtsuka, T Ogata, and H Kamma

Urokinase-type plasminogen activator in carcinomatous pleural fluid
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1566-1571. [Abstract] [PDF]  

AA Okubadejo, L O'Shea, PW Jones, and JA Wedzicha

Home assessment of activities of daily living in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on long-term oxygen therapy
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1572-1575. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Shoup, G Dalsky, S Warner, M Davies, M Connors, M Khan, F Khan, and R ZuWallack

Body composition and health-related quality of life in patients with obstructive airways disease
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1576-1580. [Abstract] [PDF]  

N Eiser, C West, S Evans, A Jeffers, and F Quirk

Effects of psychotherapy in moderately severe COPD: a pilot study
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1581-1584. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Nysom, CS Ulrik, B Hesse, and A Dirksen

Published models and local data can bridge the gap between reference values of lung function for children and adults
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1591-1598. [Abstract] [PDF]  

B Klug and H Bisgaard

Measurement of the specific airway resistance by plethysmography in young children accompanied by an adult
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1599-1605. [Abstract] [PDF]  

IT Merth, JP de Winter, HM Zonderland, GJ Borsboom, and PH Quanjer

Pulmonary function in infants with neonatal chronic lung disease with or without hyaline membrane disease at birth
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1606-1613. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Vitacca, E Clini, D Facchetti, M Pagani, M Poloni, R Porta, and N Ambrosino

Breathing pattern and respiratory mechanics in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1614-1621. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Duranti, G Laffi, G Misuri, D Riccardi, M Gorini, M Foschi, I Iandelli, R Mazzanti, M Mancini, G Scano, and P Gentilini

Respiratory mechanics in patients with tense cirrhotic ascites
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1622-1630. [Abstract] [PDF]  

O Duperrex, PY Berclaz, D Bertrand, JS Lacroix, N Pochon, D Belli, and T Rochat

A new device for in vivo measurement of nasal transepithelial potential difference in cystic fibrosis patients and normal subjects
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1631-1636. [Abstract] [PDF]  

AB Chang, RG Newman, PD Phelan, and CF Robertson

A new use for an old Holter monitor: an ambulatory cough meter
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1637-1639. [Abstract] [PDF]  

SJ Szefler and DY Leung

Glucocorticoid-resistant asthma: pathogenesis and clinical implications for management
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1640-1647. [Abstract] [PDF]  

F Rodriguez-Panadero and VB Antony

Pleurodesis: state of the art
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1648-1654. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PK Jeffery and D Li

Airway mucosa: secretory cells, mucus and mucin genes
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1655-1662. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Rossi, A Ganassini, G Polese, and V Grassi

Pulmonary hyperinflation and ventilator-dependent patients
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1663-1674. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Clinical Trial:

DH Yates, SA Kharitonov, and PJ Barnes

Effect of short- and long-acting inhaled beta2-agonists on exhaled nitric oxide in asthmatic patients
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1483-1488. [Abstract] [PDF]  

DF Schoonbrood, TA Out, AA Hart, FJ Habets, CM Roos, and HM Jansen

Nedocromil sodium in obstructive airways disease: effect on symptoms and plasma protein leakage in sputum
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1500-1506. [Abstract] [PDF]  

L Agertoft and S Pedersen

Short-term knemometry and urine cortisol excretion in children treated with fluticasone propionate and budesonide: a dose response study
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1507-1512. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S De Flora, C Grassi, and L Carati

Attenuation of influenza-like symptomatology and improvement of cell-mediated immunity with long-term N-acetylcysteine treatment
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1535-1541. [Abstract] [PDF]  

T Blondal, M Franzon, and A Westin

A double-blind randomized trial of nicotine nasal spray as an aid in smoking cessation
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1585-1590. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Studies:

CL Lai, TT Tsai, SC Ko, KY Yang, RP Perng, and YM Chen

Superior vena cava syndrome caused by encapsulated pleural effusion
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1675-1677. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CJ Warburton and PM Calverley

Gastropleural fistula due to gastric lymphoma presenting as tension pneumothorax and empyema
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1678-1679. [Abstract] [PDF]  

ML Plit, JA Blott, N Lakis, J Murray, and M Plit

Clinical, radiographic and lung function features of diffuse congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation of the lung in an adult
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1680-1682. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Guideline:

S Kharitonov, K Alving, and PJ Barnes

Exhaled and nasal nitric oxide measurements: recommendations. The European Respiratory Society Task Force
Eur Respir J 1997 10: 1683-1693. [PDF]  

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