Clinical Trial:

T van der Molen and HA Kerstjens

Starting inhaled corticosteroids in asthma: when, how high, and how long
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 3-4. [PDF]  

NH Gershman, HH Wong, JT Liu, and JV Fahy

Low- and high-dose fluticasone propionate in asthma; effects during and after treatment
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 11-18. [Abstract] [PDF]  

RP Convery, DN Leitch, C Bromly, RJ Ward, G Bartlett, and DJ Hendrick

Effect of inhaled fluticasone propionate on airway responsiveness in treatment-naive individuals--a lesser benefit in females
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 19-24. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CJ Clark, LM Cochrane, E Mackay, and B Paton

Skeletal muscle strength and endurance in patients with mild COPD and the effects of weight training
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 92-97. [Abstract] [PDF] [Correction]  

G Bardi, R Pierotello, M Desideri, L Valdisserri, M Bottai, and A Palla

Nasal ventilation in COPD exacerbations: early and late results of a prospective, controlled study
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 98-104. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Fischer, SM Lang, U Steiner, M Toepfer, H Hautmann, H Pongratz, and RM Huber

Theophylline improves acute mountain sickness
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 123-127. [Abstract] [PDF]  

HC Siersted, CM Walker, AD O'Shaughnessy, AR Willan, EM Wiecek, and MR Sears

Comparison of two standardized methods of methacholine inhalation challenge in young adults
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 181-184. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Editorials:

P Camus and TV Colby

The lung in inflammatory bowel disease
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 5-10. [PDF]  

Original Articles:

P Lagerlov, CC Veninga, M Muskova, E Hummers-Pradier, C Stalsby Lundborg, M Andrew, and FM Haaijer-Ruskamp

Asthma management in five European countries: doctors' knowledge, attitudes and prescribing behaviour. Drug Education Project (DEP) group
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 25-29. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Polosa, I Ciamarra, G Mangano, G Prosperini, MP Pistorio, C Vancheri, and N Crimi

Bronchial hyperresponsiveness and airway inflammation markers in nonasthmatics with allergic rhinitis
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 30-35. [Abstract] [PDF]  

YP Moodley, V Krishnan, and UG Lalloo

Neutrophils in induced sputum arise from central airways
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 36-40. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Mahadeva, G Walsh, CD Flower, and JM Shneerson

Clinical and radiological characteristics of lung disease in inflammatory bowel disease
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 41-48. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

B7-1, B7-2 and class II MHC molecules in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and bronchiolitis obliterans-organizing pneumonia
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 49-55. [Abstract] [PDF]  

F Fanfulla, P Pedrazzoli, GA Da Prada, C Bruschi, E Dacosto, A Zambelli, GR della Cuna, and C Rampulla

Pulmonary function and complications following chemotherapy and stem cell support in breast cancer
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 56-61. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Kohri, J Tamaoki, M Kondo, K Aoshiba, E Tagaya, and A Nagai

Macrolide antibiotics inhibit nitric oxide generation by rat pulmonary alveolar macrophages
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 62-67. [Abstract] [PDF]  

FM Spoelstra, DS Postma, H Hovenga, JA Noordhoek, and HF Kauffman

Budesonide and formoterol inhibit ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 expression of human lung fibroblasts
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 68-74. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y Totani, Y Saito, T Ishizaki, F Sasaki, S Ameshima, and I Miyamori

Leukotoxin and its diol induce neutrophil chemotaxis through signal transduction different from that of fMLP
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 75-79. [Abstract] [PDF]  

T Ueda, G Cheng, Y Kuroki, H Sano, K Sugiyama, S Motojima, and T Fukuda

Effects of aging on surfactant forms in rats
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 80-84. [Abstract] [PDF]  

DS Faffe, VR Seidl, PS Chagas, VL Goncalves de Moraes, VL Capelozzi, PR Rocco, and WA Zin

Respiratory effects of lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory lung injury in mice
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 85-91. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Kikawada, Y Ichinose, D Miyamoto, K Minemura, M Takasaki, and K Toyama

Peripheral airway findings in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using an ultrathin bronchoscope
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 105-108. [Abstract] [PDF]  

SR Rutgers, W Timens, HF Kaufmann, TW van der Mark, GH Koeter, and DS Postma

Comparison of induced sputum with bronchial wash, bronchoalveolar lavage and bronchial biopsies in COPD
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 109-115. [Abstract] [PDF]  

I Chazova, I Robbins, J Loyd, J Newman, V Tapson, V Zhdaov, and B Meyrick

Venous and arterial changes in pulmonary veno-occlusive disease, mitral stenosis and fibrosing mediastinitis
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 116-122. [Abstract] [PDF]  

RK Coker and MR Partridge

Assessing the risk of hypoxia in flight: the need for more rational guidelines
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 128-130. [Abstract] [PDF]  

N Kunzli, U Ackermann-Liebrich, O Brandli, JM Tschopp, C Schindler, and P Leuenberger

Clinically "small" effects of air pollution on FVC have a large public health impact. Swiss Study on Air Pollution and Lung Disease in Adults (SAPALDIA) - team
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 131-136. [Abstract] [PDF]  

DJ Ward, MR Miller, S Walters, RM Harrison, and JG Ayres

Impact of correcting peak flow for nonlinear errors on air pollutant effect estimates from a panel study
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 137-140. [Abstract] [PDF]  

F Ratjen, E Rietschel, M Griese, M Ballmann, I Kleinau, G Doring, D Reinhardt, and K Paul

Fractional analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid cytology in cystic fibrosis patients with normal lung function. Bronchoalveolar lavage for the evaluation of anti-inflammatory treatment (BEAT) study group
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 141-145. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S Ghosal, CJ Taylor, WH Colledge, R Ratcliff, and MJ Evans

Sodium channel blockers and uridine triphosphate: effects on nasal potential difference in cystic fibrosis mice
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 146-150. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S Young, J Arnott, PT O'Keeffe, PN Le Souef, and LI Landau

The association between early life lung function and wheezing during the first 2 yrs of life
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 151-157. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Levy, E Souil, S Sabry, F Favatier, P Vaugelade, JC Mercier, J Dall'Ava-Santucci, and AT Dinh-Xuan

Maturational changes of endothelial vasoactive factors and pulmonary vascular tone at birth
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 158-165. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MA Martinez-Garcia, E Cases-Viedma, PJ Cordero-Rodriguez, M Hidalgo-Ramirez, M Perpina-Tordera, F Sanchis-Moret, and JL Sanchis-Aldas

Diagnostic utility of eosinophils in the pleural fluid
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 166-169. [Abstract] [PDF]  

I Kimura, Y Sakamoto, M Shibasaki, Y Kobayashi, and H Matsuo

Release of endothelins and platelet-activating factor by a rat pleural mesothelial cell line
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 170-176. [Abstract] [PDF]  

B Togores, M Bosch, and AG Agusti

The measurement of exhaled carbon monoxide is influenced by airflow obstruction
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 177-180. [Abstract] [PDF]  

D Navajas, C Duvivier, R Farre, and R Peslin

A simplified method for monitoring respiratory impedance during continuous positive airway pressure
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 185-191. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JH van Loenhout-Rooyackers, RJ Laheij, C Richter, and AL Verbeek

Shortening the duration of treatment for cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 192-195. [Abstract] [PDF]  

B Oberwaldner

Physiotherapy for airway clearance in paediatrics
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 196-204. [Abstract] [PDF]  

J de Blic, F Midulla, A Barbato, A Clement, I Dab, E Eber, C Green, J Grigg, S Kotecha, G Kurland, P Pohunek, F Ratjen, and G Rossi

Bronchoalveolar lavage in children. ERS Task Force on bronchoalveolar lavage in children. European Respiratory Society
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 217-231. [PDF]  

Case Studies:

MC Fleisch, F Blauer, JG Gubler, M Kuhn, and TA Scherer

Eosinophilic pneumonia and respiratory failure associated with venlafaxine treatment
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 205-208. [Abstract] [PDF] [Correction]  

T Kuzniar, C Sleiman, O Brugiere, O Groussard, H Mal, F Mellot, R Pariente, J Malolepszy, and M Fournier

Severe tracheobronchial stenosis in a patient with Crohn's disease
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 209-212. [Abstract] [PDF]  

E Ullmer, M Mayr, I Binet, C Ebnother-Staub, P Dalquen, M Soler, and M Tamm

Granulomatous Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in Wegener's granulomatosis
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 213-216. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Comment:

R Fletcher and GB Drummond

Alveolar ejection volume: a misnomer?
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 232-233. [PDF]  

S Packham

Difficult asthma
Eur Respir J 2000 15: 233. [Order Full Text via Infotrieve]  

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