Comment:

OF Pedersen, MR Miller, and TW van der Mark

Performance testing new peak flow meters
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 261-262. [PDF]  

EK Weir and B Schremmer

Vasodilators in the treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 263-264. [PDF]  

I Gregg

Eleven peak flow meters: a clinical evaluation
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 511-512. [PDF]  

Original Articles:

O Sitbon, M Humbert, JL Jagot, O Taravella, M Fartoukh, F Parent, P Herve, and G Simonneau

Inhaled nitric oxide as a screening agent for safely identifying responders to oral calcium-channel blockers in primary pulmonary hypertension
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 265-270. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Delcroix, X Kurz, D Walckiers, M Demedts, and R Naeije

High incidence of primary pulmonary hypertension associated with appetite suppressants in Belgium
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 271-276. [Abstract] [PDF]  

GR Barer, PC Russell, and K Kapeller, Jr

Pulmonary hypertensive effects of lung inflation in chronic hypoxia: a study in rats
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 277-283. [Abstract] [PDF]  

KL So, E de Buijzer, D Gommers, U Kaisers, PJ van Genderen, and B Lachmann

Surfactant therapy restores gas exchange in lung injury due to paraquat intoxication in rats
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 284-287. [Abstract] [PDF]  

WD Currie, S van Schaik, I Vargas, and G Enhorning

Breathing and pulmonary surfactant function in mice 24 h after ozone exposure
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 288-293. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Alberti, A Pettenazzo, GB Enzi, A Palamidese, C Mapp, P Ventura, and A Baritussio

Uptake and degradation of Curosurf after tracheal administration to newborn and adult rabbits
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 294-300. [Abstract] [PDF]  

AD Bersten, IR Doyle, KG Davidson, HA Barr, TE Nicholas, and F Kermeen

Surfactant composition reflects lung overinflation and arterial oxygenation in patients with acute lung injury
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 301-308. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Worldwide variations in the prevalence of asthma symptoms: the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC)
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 315-335. [Abstract] [PDF]  

O Fluge, E Omenaas, GE Eide, and A Gulsvik

Fish consumption and respiratory symptoms among young adults in a Norwegian community
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 336-340. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S O'Sullivan, A Roquet, B Dahlen, F Larsen, A Eklund, M Kumlin, PM O'Byrne, and SE Dahlen

Evidence for mast cell activation during exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 345-350. [Abstract] [PDF]  

ML Plit, R Anderson, CE Van Rensburg, L Page-Shipp, JA Blott, JL Fresen, and C Feldman

Influence of antimicrobial chemotherapy on spirometric parameters and pro-inflammatory indices in severe pulmonary tuberculosis
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 351-356. [Abstract] [PDF]  

G Porta, M Rodriguez-Carballeira, L Gomez, M Salavert, N Freixas, M Xercavins, and J Garau

Thoracic infection caused by Streptococcus milleri
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 357-362. [Abstract] [PDF]  

J Borak, E Chodosowska, A Matuszewski, and J Zielinski

Emotional status does not alter exercise tolerance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 370-373. [Abstract] [PDF]  

HJ Bogaard, BM Dekker, BW Arntzen, HH Woltjer, AR van Keimpema, PE Postmus, and PM de Vries

The haemodynamic response to exercise in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: assessment by impedance cardiography
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 374-379. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Pesci, B Balbi, M Majori, G Cacciani, S Bertacco, P Alciato, and CF Donner

Inflammatory cells and mediators in bronchial lavage of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 380-386. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Matsumoto, H Aizawa, H Inoue, H Koto, S Takata, M Shigyo, H Nakano, and N Hara

Eosinophilic airway inflammation induced by repeated exposure to cigarette smoke
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 387-394. [Abstract] [PDF]  

KD Clark, N Wardrobe-Wong, JJ Elliott, PT Gill, NP Tait, and PD Snashall

Cigarette smoke inhalation and lung damage in smoking volunteers
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 395-399. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JM Pino-Garcia, F Garcia-Rio, JJ Diez, MA Gomez-Mendieta, MA Racionero, S Diaz-Lobato, and J Villamor

Regulation of breathing in hyperthyroidism: relationship to hormonal and metabolic changes
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 400-407. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Salvaggio, G Insalaco, O Marrone, S Romano, A Braghiroli, P Lanfranchi, V Patruno, CF Donner, and G Bonsignore

Effects of high-altitude periodic breathing on sleep and arterial oxyhaemoglobin saturation
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 408-413. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JC Yap, YT Wang, and SC Poh

Effect of oxygen on breathing irregularities during haemodialysis in patients with chronic uraemia
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 420-425. [Abstract] [PDF]  

P Fuller, A Picciotto, M Davies, and SA McKenzie

Cough and sleep in inner-city children
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 426-431. [Abstract] [PDF]  

B Bjorksten, D Dumitrascu, T Foucard, N Khetsuriani, R Khaitov, M Leja, G Lis, J Pekkanen, A Priftanji, and MA Riikjarv

Prevalence of childhood asthma, rhinitis and eczema in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 432-437. [Abstract] [PDF]  

J Hellinckx, K De Boeck, J Bande-Knops, M van der Poel, and M Demedts

Bronchodilator response in 3-6.5 years old healthy and stable asthmatic children
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 438-443. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JL Kiely, L Spense, M Henry, MF Hurley, N Kelleher, and CP Bredin

Chest radiographic staging in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis: relationship with immunological findings
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 453-456. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Richter, F Kanniess, B Mark, RA Jorres, and H Magnussen

Assessment of accuracy and applicability of a new electronic peak flow meter and asthma monitor
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 457-462. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PW Barry and C O'Callaghan

Drug output from nebulizers is dependent on the method of measurement
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 463-466. [Abstract] [PDF]  

AA Gatnash, ST Chandler, and CK Connolly

A new method for measuring aerosol nebulizer output using radioactive tracers
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 467-471. [Abstract] [PDF]  

E Berg, J Madsen, and H Bisgaard

In vitro performance of three combinations of spacers and pressurized metered dose inhalers for treatment in children
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 472-476. [Abstract] [PDF]  

NH Robertson, SL Weston, SJ Kelly, NJ Duxbury, SR Pearce, P Elsmore, MB Webb, CR Newton, and S Little

Development and validation of a screening test for 12 common mutations of the cystic fibrosis CFTR gene
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 477-482. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Q Jobsis, HC Raatgeep, SL Schellekens, WC Hop, PW Hermans, and JC de Jongste

Hydrogen peroxide in exhaled air of healthy children: reference values
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 483-485. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Rutishauser, SM Sawyer, and G Bowes

Quality-of-life assessment in children and adolescents with asthma
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 486-494. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Clinical Trial:

HK Reddel, SI Ware, CM Salome, GB Marks, CR Jenkins, and AJ Woolcock

Standardization of ambulatory peak flow monitoring: the importance of recent beta2-agonist inhalation
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 309-314. [Abstract] [PDF]  

HS Mangat, GA D'Souza, and MS Jacob

Nebulized magnesium sulphate versus nebulized salbutamol in acute bronchial asthma: a clinical trial
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 341-344. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JA Wedzicha, JC Bestall, R Garrod, R Garnham, EA Paul, and PW Jones

Randomized controlled trial of pulmonary rehabilitation in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, stratified with the MRC dyspnoea scale
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 363-369. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S Andreas, K Weidel, G Hagenah, and S Heindl

Treatment of Cheyne-Stokes respiration with nasal oxygen and carbon dioxide
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 414-419. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Studies:

S Homma, M Kawabata, K Kishi, E Tsuboi, K Narui, T Nakatani, T Uekusa, S Saiki, and K Nakata

Diffuse panbronchiolitis in rheumatoid arthritis
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 444-452. [Abstract] [PDF]  

P Solin, GI Snell, TJ Williams, and MT Naughton

Central sleep apnoea in congestive heart failure despite vagal denervation after bilateral lung transplantation
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 495-498. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JL Kiely, PC Deegan, and WT McNicholas

Resolution of obstructive sleep apnoea with growth in the Robin sequence
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 499-501. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Pacheco, M Cuevas, B Carbelo, L Maiz, MJ Pavon, I Perez, and S Quirce

Eosinophilic lung disease associated with Candida albicans allergy
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 502-504. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Consensus Development Conference:

J Veen, M Raviglione, HL Rieder, GB Migliori, P Graf, M Grzemska, and R Zalesky

Standardized tuberculosis treatment outcome monitoring in Europe. Recommendations of a Working Group of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Region of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD) for uniform reporting by cohort analysis of treatment outcome in tuberculosis patients
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 505-510. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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