Editorials:

M. Inman

Is there a place for anti-remodelling drugs in asthma which may not display immediate clinical efficacy?
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 1-2. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M.G. Cosio

Autoimmunity, T-cells and STAT-4 in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 3-5. [Full Text] [PDF]  

K.J. Killian

Limitation to muscular activity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 6-7. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Gaga

Fixed obstruction in severe asthma: not just a matter of time
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 8-10. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Clinical Forum: HIV and Tuberculosis:

E. Girardi, G. Antonucci, P. Vanacore, F. Palmieri, A. Matteelli, E. Iemoli, S. Carradori, B. Salassa, M. Bruna Pasticci, M.C. Raviglione, G. Ippolito, and the GISTA-SIMIT Study Group

Tuberculosis in HIV-infected persons in the context of wide availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 11-17. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Frontiers of Science: Neutrophilia:

M.A. Birrell, H.J. Patel, K. McCluskie, S. Wong, T. Leonard, M.H. Yacoub, and M.G. Belvisi

PPAR- agonists as therapy for diseases involving airway neutrophilia
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 18-23. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Bench to Bedside: Oncology:

D. Moro-Sibilot, F. Fievet, M. Jeanmart, S. Lantuejoul, F. Arbib, M.H. Laverrière, E. Brambilla, and C. Brambilla

Clinical prognostic indicators of high-grade pre-invasive bronchial lesions
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 24-29. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Genetics:

F. Brasch, M. Griese, M. Tredano, G. Johnen, M. Ochs, C. Rieger, S. Mulugeta, K.M. Müller, M. Bahuau, and M.F. Beers

Interstitial lung disease in a baby with a de novo mutation in the SFTPC gene
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 30-39. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory Cell Biology:

A. Gerber, A. Heimburg, A. Reisenauer, A. Wille, T. Welte, and F. Bühling

Proteasome inhibitors modulate chemokine production in lung epithelial and monocytic cells
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 40-48. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Interstitial Lung Disease:

T. Inoue, S. Fujishima, E. Ikeda, O. Yoshie, N. Tsukamoto, S. Aiso, N. Aikawa, A. Kubo, K. Matsushima, and K. Yamaguchi

CCL22 and CCL17 in rat radiation pneumonitis and in human idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 49-56. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

T. Kakugawa, H. Mukae, T. Hayashi, H. Ishii, K. Abe, T. Fujii, H. Oku, M. Miyazaki, J. Kadota, and S. Kohno

Pirfenidone attenuates expression of HSP47 in murine bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 57-65. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Sleep Disordered Breathing:

F. Larrosa, L. Hernandez, A. Morello, E. Ballester, L. Quinto, and J.M. Montserrat

Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty for snoring: does it meet the expectations?
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 66-70. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M.R. Madronio, E. Di Somma, R. Stavrinou, J.P. Kirkness, E. Goldfinch, J.R. Wheatley, and T.C. Amis

Older individuals have increased oro-nasal breathing during sleep
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 71-77. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: COPD:

A. Di Stefano, G. Caramori, A. Capelli, I. Gnemmi, F.L. Ricciardolo, T. Oates, C.F. Donner, K.F. Chung, P.J. Barnes, and I.M. Adcock

STAT4 activation in smokers and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 78-85. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

D.E. O'Donnell, N. Voduc, M. Fitzpatrick, and K.A. Webb

Effect of salmeterol on the ventilatory response to exercise in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 86-94. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Cystic Fibrosis:

D. McShane, J.C. Davies, T. Wodehouse, A. Bush, D. Geddes, and E.W.F.W. Alton

Normal nasal mucociliary clearance in CF children: evidence against a CFTR-related defect
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 95-100. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M.R. O'Carroll, M.W. Syrmis, C.E. Wainwright, R.M. Greer, P. Mitchell, C. Coulter, T.P. Sloots, M.D. Nissen, and S.C. Bell

Clonal strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in paediatric and adult cystic fibrosis units
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 101-106. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Allergic Inflammation and Remodelling:

P.E. Christie, M. Jonas, C-H. Tsai, E.Y. Chi, and W.R. Henderson, Jr

Increase in laminin expression in allergic airway remodelling and decrease by dexamethasone
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 107-115. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Asthma:

M.I. Gunnbjörnsdóttir, E. Omenaas, T. Gíslason, E. Norrman, A-C. Olin, R. Jõgi, E.J. Jensen, E. Lindberg, E. Björnsson, K. Franklin, C. Janson, and on behalf of the RHINE study group

Obesity and nocturnal gastro-oesophageal reflux are related to onset of asthma and respiratory symptoms
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 116-121. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. Bumbacea, D. Campbell, L. Nguyen, D. Carr, P.J. Barnes, D. Robinson, and K.F. Chung

Parameters associated with persistent airflow obstruction in chronic severe asthma
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 122-128. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory Muscles:

C. Coronell, M. Orozco-Levi, R. Méndez, A. Ramírez-Sarmiento, J.B. Gáldiz, and J. Gea

Relevance of assessing quadriceps endurance in patients with COPD
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 129-136. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

N.S. Hopkinson, W.D-C. Man, M.J. Dayer, E.T. Ross, A.H. Nickol, N. Hart, J. Moxham, and M.I. Polkey

Acute effect of oral steroids on muscle function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 137-142. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory Infections:

M. Seki, K. Yanagihara, Y. Higashiyama, Y. Fukuda, Y. Kaneko, H. Ohno, Y. Miyazaki, Y. Hirakata, K. Tomono, J. Kadota, T. Tashiro, and S. Kohno

Immunokinetics in severe pneumonia due to influenza virus and bacteria coinfection in mice
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 143-149. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. Bayat, K. Louchahi, B. Verdière, D. Anglade, A. Rahoui, P-M. Sorin, M. Tod, O. Petitjean, F. Fraisse, and F.A. Grimbert

Comparison of ^99mTc-DTPA and urea for measuring cefepime concentrations in epithelial lining fluid
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 150-156. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Epidemiology of Pulmonary Functions:

S. Shohaimi, A. Welch, S. Bingham, R. Luben, N. Day, N. Wareham, and K-T. Khaw

Area deprivation predicts lung function independently of education and social class
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 157-161. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Reviews:

O.C. Ioachimescu, S. Sieber, and A. Kotch

Idiopathic pulmonary haemosiderosis revisited
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 162-169. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. Blasi

Atypical pathogens and respiratory tract infections
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 171-182. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Studies:

M. Najjar, A.K. Siddiqui, L. Rossoff, and R.I. Cohen

Cavitary lung masses in SLE patients: an unusual manifestation of CMV infection
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 182-184. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case for Diagnosis:

A.C. Defilippi, P. Tomà, U.G. Rossi, O. Sacco, B. Ciravegna, C. Gambini, and G.A. Rossi

A 13-yr-old male with fever, malaise, body pains and dry cough
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 185-188. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

N. Brennan and T.M. O'Connor

Ireland needs healthier airways and lungs: the evidence (INHALE)
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 189. [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Rosias, C. Robroeks, J. Hendriks, E. Dompeling, and Q. Jöbsis

Exhaled breath condensate: a space odessey, where no one has gone before...
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 189-190. [Full Text] [PDF]  

I. Rahman

From the Author
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 190. [Full Text] [PDF]  

V.A. Kiri, J. Vestbo, N.B. Pride, and J.B. Soriano

Inhaled steroids and mortality in COPD: bias from unaccounted immortal time
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 190-191. [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. Suissa

From the Author
Eur Respir J 2004 24: 191-192. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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