Editorials:

P Tonnesen and PA Vermeire

Promoting a future without tobacco: also a continuing task for respiratory medicine in Europe
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1031-1034. [PDF]  

S Rennard, M Carrera, and AG Agusti

Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: are we going anywhere?
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1035-1036. [PDF]  

Original Articles:

J Garcia-Aymerich, E Barreiro, E Farrero, RM Marrades, J Morera, and JM Anto

Patients hospitalized for COPD have a high prevalence of modifiable risk factors for exacerbation (EFRAM study)
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1037-1042. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Schwebel, I Pin, D Barnoud, G Devouassoux, PY Brichon, P Chaffanjon, O Chavanon, C Sessa, D Blin, M Guignier, X Leverve, and C Pison

Prevalence and consequences of nutritional depletion in lung transplant candidates
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1050-1055. [Abstract] [PDF]  

P Aurora, A Wade, P Whitmore, and B Whitehead

A model for predicting life expectancy of children with cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1056-1060. [Abstract] [PDF]  

P Aurora, A Gassas, S Ehtisham, B Whitehead, P Whitmore, PG Rees, VT Tsang, MJ Elliott, and M de Leval

The effect of prelung transplant clinical status on post-transplant survival of children with cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1061-1064. [Abstract] [PDF]  

LT McGrath, R Patrick, P Mallon, L Dowey, B Silke, W Norwood, and S Elborn

Breath isoprene during acute respiratory exacerbation in cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1065-1069. [Abstract] [PDF]  

E D'Angelo, V Carnelli, E D'Angelo, and J Milic-Emili

Performance of forced expiratory manoeuvre in children
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1070-1074. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Rosenthal and A Bush

Ventilatory variables in normal children during rest and exercise
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1075-1083. [Abstract] [PDF]  

KA Poole, Thompson, JR, HM Hallinan, and CS Beardsmore

Respiratory inductance plethysmography in healthy infants: a comparison of three calibration methods
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1084-1090. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Thaminy, C Lamblin, T Perez, C Bergoin, AB Tonnel, and B Wallaert

Increased frequency of asymptomatic bronchial hyperresponsiveness in nonasthmatic patients with food allergy
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1091-1094. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PA Wark, N Saltos, J Simpson, S Slater, MJ Hensley, and PG Gibson

Induced sputum eosinophils and neutrophils and bronchiectasis severity in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1095-1101. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PS Fitch, V Brown, BC Schock, R Taylor, M Ennis, and MD Shields

Chronic cough in children: bronchoalveolar lavage findings
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1109-1114. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MB Schleiss, O Holz, M Behnke, K Richter, H Magnussen, and RA Jorres

The concentration of hydrogen peroxide in exhaled air depends on expiratory flow rate
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1115-1118. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Parameswaran, M Anvari, A Efthimiadis, D Kamada, FE Hargreave, and CJ Allen

Lipid-laden macrophages in induced sputum are a marker of oropharyngeal reflux and possible gastric aspiration
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1119-1122. [Abstract] [PDF]  

E Tagaya, J Tamaoki, K Kawatani, M Taira, and A Nagai

Inhibition of airway smooth muscle tone by Chinese herbal medicines
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1123-1128. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Gupta, JM Hernandez-Juviel, AJ Waring, R Bruni, and FJ Walther

Comparison of functional efficacy of surfactant protein B analogues in lavaged rats
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1129-1133. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Z Visontai, Z Lenard, K Karlocai, and M Kollai

Assessment of the viscosity of the pulmonary artery wall
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1134-1141. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S Esposito, F Blasi, C Arosio, L Fioravanti, L Fagetti, R Droghetti, P Tarsia, L Allegra, and N Principi

Importance of acute Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumoniae infections in children with wheezing
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1142-1146. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Noppen, D Pierard, M Meysman, RV Herreweghe, and W Vincken

Absence of bacterial colonization of the airways after therapeutic rigid bronchoscopy without stenting
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1147-1151. [Abstract] [PDF]  

RP Baughman, RE Spencer, BO Kleykamp, MC Rashkin, and MM Douthit

Ventilator associated pneumonia: quality of nonbronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage sample affects diagnostic yield
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1152-1157. [Abstract] [PDF]  

RG Stirling and KF Chung

New immunological approaches and cytokine targets in asthma and allergy
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1158-1174. [Abstract] [PDF]  

H Magnussen, O Holz, PJ Sterk, and FE Hargreave

Noninvasive methods to measure airway inflammation: future considerations
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1175-1179. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JH Bates, G Schmalisch, D Filbrun, and J Stocks

Tidal breath analysis for infant pulmonary function testing. ERS/ATS Task Force on Standards for Infant Respiratory Function Testing. European Respiratory Society/American Thoracic Society
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1180-1192. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S Ewig, H Schafer, and A Torres

Severity assessment in community-acquired pneumonia
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1193-1201. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Clinical Trial:

H Wilkens, S Demertzis, J Konig, CK Leitnaker, HJ Schafers, and GW Sybrecht

Lung volume reduction surgery versus conservative treatment in severe emphysema
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1043-1049. [Abstract] [PDF]  

P Haidl, B Schonhofer, K Siemon, and D Kohler

Inhaled isotonic alkaline versus saline solution and radioaerosol clearance in chronic cough
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1102-1108. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Studies:

EJ Kaplinsky, RR Favaloro, G Pombo, SV Perrone, CA Vigliano, JL Schnidt, and RP Boughen

Primary pulmonary artery sarcoma resembling chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1202-1204. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Hubbard, IB Masters, GR Williams, and AB Chang

Severe obstructive sleep apnoea secondary to pressure garments used in the treatment of hypertrophic burn scars
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1205-1207. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Comment:

M Kelly, R Leigh, and FE Hargreave

Validation of assays for inflammatory mediators in sputum
Eur Respir J 2000 16: 1208-1209. [PDF]  

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