Clinical Trial:

C Villafranca, G Borzone, A Leiva, and C Lisboa

Effect of inspiratory muscle training with an intermediate load on inspiratory power output in COPD
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 28-33. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Guell, P Casan, M Sangenis, F Morante, J Belda, and GH Guyatt

Quality of life in patients with chronic respiratory disease: the Spanish version of the Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire (CRQ)
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 55-60. [Abstract] [PDF]  

HW de Gouw, K Grunberg, R Schot, AC Kroes, EC Dick, and PJ Sterk

Relationship between exhaled nitric oxide and airway hyperresponsiveness following experimental rhinovirus infection in asthmatic subjects
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 126-132. [Abstract] [PDF]  

TJ van Boxem, BJ Venmans, FM Schramel, JC van Mourik, RP Golding, PE Postmus, and TG Sutedja

Radiographically occult lung cancer treated with fibreoptic bronchoscopic electrocautery: a pilot study of a simple and inexpensive technique
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 169-172. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Original Articles:

P Sivasothy, IE Smith, and JM Shneerson

Mask intermittent positive pressure ventilation in chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 34-40. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Kamischke, DE Kemper, MA Castel, M Luthke, C Rolf, HM Behre, H Magnussen, and E Nieschlag

Testosterone levels in men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with or without glucocorticoid therapy
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 41-45. [Abstract] [PDF]  

I Qvarfordt, GC Riise, S Larsson, G Almqvist, J Rollof, T Bengtsson, and BA Andersson

Immunological findings in blood and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in chronic bronchitis patients with recurrent infectious exacerbations
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 46-54. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CP Engstrom, LO Persson, S Larsson, and M Sullivan

Reliability and validity of a Swedish version of the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 61-66. [Abstract] [PDF]  

G van den Boom, MP Rutten-van Molken, PR Tirimanna, CP van Schayck, H Folgering, and C van Weel

Association between health-related quality of life and consultation for respiratory symptoms: results from the DIMCA programme
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 67-72. [Abstract] [PDF]  

H Laurichesse, F Robin, L Gerbaud, P Pochet, F Gourdon, J Beytout, and M Rey

Empirical therapy for nonhospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia. Study Group of General Practitioners
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 73-78. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MJ Carr, LJ Spalding, RG Goldie, and PJ Henry

Distribution of immunoreactive endothelin in the lungs of mice during respiratory viral infection
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 79-85. [Abstract] [PDF]  

RB Dowling, M Johnson, PJ Cole, and R Wilson

Effect of salmeterol on Haemophilus influenzae infection of respiratory mucosa in vitro
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 86-90. [Abstract] [PDF]  

AM Southcott, I Hemingway, S Lorimer, K Sugars, PG Hellewell, CM Black, PK Jeffery, AJ Gearing, DO Haskard, and RM du Bois

Adhesion molecule expression in the lung: a comparison between normal and diffuse interstitial lung disease
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 91-98. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Ravini, G Ferraro, B Barbieri, P Colombo, and G Rizzato

Changing strategies of lung biopsies in diffuse lung diseases: the impact of video-assisted thoracoscopy
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 99-103. [Abstract] [PDF]  

J Ashitani, H Mukae, M Nakazato, T Ihi, H Mashimoto, J Kadota, S Kohno, and S Matsukura

Elevated concentrations of defensins in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in diffuse panbronchiolitis
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 104-111. [Abstract] [PDF]  

J Hamacher, S Sadallah, JA Schifferli, J Villard, and LP Nicod

Soluble complement receptor type 1 (CD35) in bronchoalveolar lavage of inflammatory lung diseases
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 112-119. [Abstract] [PDF]  

H Yamanouchi, J Fujita, S Hojo, T Yoshinouchi, T Kamei, I Yamadori, Y Ohtsuki, N Ueda, and J Takahara

Neutrophil elastase: alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor complex in serum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in patients with pulmonary fibrosis
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 120-125. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Majori, I Vachier, P Godard, M Farce, J Bousquet, and P Chanez

Superoxide anion production by monocytes of corticosteroid-treated asthmatic patients
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 133-138. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Haapasaari, O Rossi, J Risteli, and A Oikarinen

Effects of long-term inhaled corticosteroids on skin collagen synthesis and thickness in asthmatic patients
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 139-143. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Yasue, T Yokota, M Yuasa, Y Kajiwara, M Suko, and H Okudaira

Effects of oral hyposensitization with recombinant Der f2 on immediate airway constriction in a murine allergic model
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 144-150. [Abstract] [PDF]  

RK Woods, M Abramson, JM Raven, M Bailey, JM Weiner, and EH Walters

Reported food intolerance and respiratory symptoms in young adults
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 151-155. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MH Lavietes, SC Smeltzer, SD Cook, RM Modak, and GC Smaldone

Airway dynamics, oesophageal pressure and cough
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 156-161. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Taulelle, B Chauvet, P Vincent, C Felix-Faure, B Buciarelli, R Garcia, Y Brewer, and F Reboul

High dose rate endobronchial brachytherapy: results and complications in 189 patients
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 162-168. [Abstract] [PDF]  

G Buccheri

Depressive reactions to lung cancer are common and often followed by a poor outcome
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 173-178. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Farre, JM Montserrat, M Rotger, E Ballester, and D Navajas

Accuracy of thermistors and thermocouples as flow-measuring devices for detecting hypopnoeas
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 179-182. [Abstract] [PDF]  

B Detry, W Nullens, ML Cao, A Frans, A Robert, and T Clerbaux

Assessment of the lactate biosensor methodology
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 183-187. [Abstract] [PDF]  

H Folgering, W vd Brink, O v Heeswijk, and C v Herwaarden

Eleven peak flow meters: a clinical evaluation
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 188-193. [Abstract] [PDF]  

SI Bekkelund, U Aasebo, C Pierre-Jerome, and J Holmboe

Magnetic resonance imaging of the thorax in the evaluation of asbestosis
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 194-197. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CT Bolliger and AP Perruchoud

Functional evaluation of the lung resection candidate
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 198-212. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Loddenkemper

Thoracoscopy--state of the art
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 213-221. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M King

Experimental models for studying mucociliary clearance
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 222-228. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Brown, DE Leith, and PL Enright

Multiple breath helium dilution measurement of lung volumes in adults
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 246-255. [PDF]  

Case Studies:

JO Warner, WH Nikolaizik, CR Besley, and JA Warner

A childhood asthma death in a clinical trial: potential indicators of risk
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 229-233. [Abstract] [PDF]  

T Hoehn, M Krause, and R Hentschel

High-frequency ventilation augments the effect of inhaled nitric oxide in persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 234-238. [Abstract] [PDF]  

F Midulla, PM Strappini, V Ascoli, MP Villa, L Indinnimeo, C Falasca, S Martella, and R Ronchetti

Bronchoalveolar lavage cell analysis in a child with chronic lipid pneumonia
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 239-242. [Abstract] [PDF]  

X Aguilar, J Fernandez-Muixi, R Magarolas, A Sauri, F Vidal, and C Richart

An unusual presentation of secondary pleural hydatidosis
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 243-245. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Comment:

DM Geddes

Corticosteroid-resistant asthma: pathogenesis and clinical implications for management
Eur Respir J 1998 11: 256. [PDF]  

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