Comment:

P Levy and JL Pepin

Auto-CPAP: an effective and low-cost procedure in the management of OSAS?
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 753-755. [PDF]  

J Zielinski

Long-term oxygen therapy in COPD patients with moderate hypoxaemia: does it add years to life?
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 756-758. [PDF]  

L Romano, R Padoan, and C Romano

Disseminated bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis gene mutations
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 998-999. [PDF]  

NA Rosario and FP Ferrari

Questionnaires in asthma epidemiology
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 1000. [PDF]  

Clinical Trial:

M Berkani, F Lofaso, C Chouaid, M Pia d'Ortho, D Theret, V Grillier-Lanoir, A Harf, and B Housset

CPAP titration by an auto-CPAP device based on snoring detection: a clinical trial and economic considerations
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 759-763. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Rees, PK Wraith, M Berthon-Jones, and NJ Douglas

Detection of apnoeas, hypopnoeas and arousals by the AutoSet in the sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 764-769. [Abstract] [PDF]  

P Mayer, JC Meurice, F Philip-Joet, A Cornette, D Rakotonanahary, N Meslier, JL Pepin, P Levy, and D Veale

Simultaneous laboratory-based comparison of ResMed Autoset with polysomnography in the diagnosis of sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 770-775. [Abstract] [PDF]  

U Stammberger, KE Bloch, R Thurnheer, R Bingisser, W Weder, and EW Russi

Exercise performance and gas exchange after bilateral video-assisted thoracoscopic lung volume reduction for severe emphysema
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 785-792. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Kohlhaufl, P Brand, T Selzer, G Scheuch, T Meyer, N Weber, H Schulz, K Haussinger, and J Heyder

Diagnosis of emphysema in patients with chronic bronchitis: a new approach
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 793-798. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Tantucci, A Duguet, T Similowski, M Zelter, JP Derenne, and J Milic-Emili

Effect of salbutamol on dynamic hyperinflation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 799-804. [Abstract] [PDF]  

P Sullivan, D Stephens, T Ansari, J Costello, and P Jeffery

Variation in the measurements of basement membrane thickness and inflammatory cell number in bronchial biopsies
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 811-815. [Abstract] [PDF]  

SR Rutgers, RJ Meijer, HA Kerstjens, TW van der Mark, GH Koeter, and DS Postma

Nitric oxide measured with single-breath and tidal-breathing methods in asthma and COPD
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 816-819. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CB Wilson, PW Jones, CJ O'Leary, DM Hansell, RB Dowling, PJ Cole, and R Wilson

Systemic markers of inflammation in stable bronchiectasis
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 820-824. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Larsson, G Tornling, D Gavhed, C Muller-Suur, and L Palmberg

Inhalation of cold air increases the number of inflammatory cells in the lungs in healthy subjects
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 825-830. [Abstract] [PDF]  

HA Thiadens, GH De Bock, FW Dekker, JA Huysman, JC Van Houwelingen, MP Springer, and DS Postma

Value of measuring diurnal peak flow variability in the recognition of asthma: a study in general practice
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 842-847. [Abstract] [PDF]  

WR Douma, HA Kerstjens, JM Rooyackers, GH Koeter, and DS Postma

Risk of overtreatment with current peak flow criteria in self-management plans. Dutch CNSLD Study Group. Chronic Non-Specific Lung Disease
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 848-852. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Pitfalls in processing home electronic spirometric data in asthma
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 853-858. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CK Connolly, SM Alcock, and RJ Prescott

Management and control of asthma as assessed by actual/best function and corticosteroid use 1980-1993/4
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 859-864. [Abstract] [PDF]  

FP Gomez, JA Barbera, J Roca, R Iglesia, J Ribas, PJ Barnes, and R Rodriguez-Roisin

Effect of nitric oxide synthesis inhibition with nebulized L-NAME on ventilation-perfusion distributions in bronchial asthma
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 865-871. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CS Park, YS Choi, SY Ki, SH Moon, SW Jeong, ST Uh, and YH Kim

Granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor is the main cytokine enhancing survival of eosinophils in asthmatic airways
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 872-878. [Abstract] [PDF]  

T Yoshikawa, S Shoji, T Fujii, H Kanazawa, S Kudoh, K Hirata, and J Yoshikawa

Severity of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction is related to airway eosinophilic inflammation in patients with asthma
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 879-884. [Abstract] [PDF]  

B Nguyen, K Weytjens, Y Cloutier, H Ghezzo, and JL Malo

Determinants of the bronchial response to high molecular weight occupational agents in a dry aerosol form
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 885-888. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Tetzlaff, L Friege, M Reuter, J Haber, T Mutzbauer, and B Neubauer

Expiratory flow limitation in compressed air divers and oxygen divers
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 895-899. [Abstract] [PDF]  

F Salez, P Gosset, MC Copin, C Lamblin Degros, AB Tonnel, and B Wallaert

Transforming growth factor-beta1 in sarcoidosis
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 913-919. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Kunitake, K Kuwano, H Miyazaki, M Kawasaki, N Hagimoto, M Fujita, Y Kaneko, and N Hara

Expression of p53, p21 (Waf1/Cip1/Sdi1) and Fas antigen in collagen vascular and granulomatous lung diseases
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 920-925. [Abstract] [PDF]  

V Boussaud, P Soler, J Moreau, RG Goodwin, and AJ Hance

Expression of three members of the TNF-R family of receptors (4-1BB, lymphotoxin-beta receptor, and Fas) in human lung
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 926-931. [Abstract] [PDF]  

AP De Jaegere and JN van den Anker

Endotracheal instillation of prostacyclin in preterm infants with persistent pulmonary hypertension
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 932-934. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Brown, C Aun, E Jackson, A Mackersie, D Hatch, and J Stocks

Validation of respiratory inductive plethysmography using the Qualitative Diagnostic Calibration method in anaesthetized infants
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 935-943. [Abstract] [PDF]  

I Dundas, C Beardsmore, T Wellman, and J Stocks

A collaborative study of infant respiratory function testing
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 944-953. [Abstract] [PDF]  

GE Phillips, SE Pike, M Rosenthal, and A Bush

Holding the baby: head downwards positioning for physiotherapy does not cause gastro-oesophageal reflux
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 954-957. [Abstract] [PDF]  

UG Kyle, C Pichard, T Rochat, DO Slosman, JW Fitting, and D Thiebaud

New bioelectrical impedance formula for patients with respiratory insufficiency: comparison to dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 960-966. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Original Articles:

J Krieger, E Sforza, C Petiau, and T Weiss

Simplified diagnostic procedure for obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome: lower subsequent compliance with CPAP
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 776-779. [Abstract] [PDF]  

D Veale, E Chailleux, A Taytard, and JP Cardinaud

Characteristics and survival of patients prescribed long-term oxygen therapy outside prescription guidelines
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 780-784. [Abstract] [PDF]  

HM Boezen, B Rijcken, JP Schouten, and DS Postma

Breathlessness in elderly individuals is related to low lung function and reversibility of airway obstruction
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 805-810. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y Ohuchi, M Ichinose, M Miura, N Kageyama, M Tomaki, N Endoh, Y Mashito, H Sugiura, and K Shirato

Induction of nitric oxide synthase by lipopolysaccharide inhalation enhances substance P-induced microvascular leakage in guinea-pigs
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 831-836. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PJ Wills, K Pritchard, and PJ Cole

Mucus transportability: the bovine trachea and frog palate models compared
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 837-841. [Abstract] [PDF]  

T Pullerits, S Lundin, ZH Cui, U Dahlgren, E Telemo, and J Lotvall

Bystander suppression of occupational hapten sensitization in rats made tolerant to ovalbumin
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 889-894. [Abstract] [PDF]  

B Forsberg, N Stjernberg, R Linne, B Segerstedt, and S Wall

Daily air pollution levels and acute asthma in southern Sweden
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 900-905. [Abstract] [PDF]  

FK Romer, P Hommelgaard, and G Schou

Sarcoidosis and cancer revisited: a long-term follow-up study of 555 Danish sarcoidosis patients
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 906-912. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MA Rashid, T Wikstrom, and P Ortenwall

A simple technique for anchoring chest tubes
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 958-959. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Marco, JA Cayla, M Serra, R Pedro, C Sanrama, R Guerrero, and N Ribot

Predictors of adherence to tuberculosis treatment in a supervised therapy programme for prisoners before and after release. Study Group of Adherence to Tuberculosis Treatment of Prisoners
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 967-971. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Boutin, M Schlesser, C Frenay, and P Astoul

Malignant pleural mesothelioma
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 972-981. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Bush, P Cole, M Hariri, I Mackay, G Phillips, C O'Callaghan, R Wilson, and JO Warner

Primary ciliary dyskinesia: diagnosis and standards of care
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 982-988. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Studies:

GR Ferretti, F Arbib, B Bertrand, and M Coulomb

Haemoptysis associated with pulmonary varices: demonstration using computed tomographic angiography
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 989-992. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MJ Mena, MJ Rodriguez-Nieto, M Gomez, J Flandes, and R Melchor

Melanoptysis as a complication of fibreoptic bronchoscopy
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 993-995. [Abstract] [PDF]  

FJ Meyer, M Wencker, H Teschler, H Steveling, J Sennekamp, U Costabel, and N Konietzko

Acute allergic reaction and demonstration of specific IgE antibodies against alpha-1-protease inhibitor
Eur Respir J 1998 12: 996-997. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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