Editorials:

O. F. Pedersen

FEV₆: a shortcut in spirometry?
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 245-247. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Q. Hamid

How can we improve our assessment of inflammation in clinical studies of COPD that use bronchial biopsies?
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 248-249. [Full Text] [PDF]  

G. G. King and C. M. Salome

Multimodality measurements of small airways disease
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 250-252. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Bench to bedside: respiratory infections:

H. Ishimoto, H. Mukae, Y. Date, T. Shimbara, M. S. Mondal, J. Ashitani, T. Hiratsuka, S. Kubo, S. Kohno, and M. Nakazato

Identification of hBD-3 in respiratory tract and serum: the increase in pneumonia
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 253-260. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Imaging:

P. A. de Jong, F. R. Long, J. C. Wong, P. J. Merkus, H. A. Tiddens, J. C. Hogg, and H. O. Coxson

Computed tomographic estimation of lung dimensions throughout the growth period
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 261-267. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Vitarelli, Y. Conde, E. Cimino, S. Stellato, S. D'Orazio, I. D'Angeli, B. L. Nguyen, V. Padella, F. Caranci, A. Petroianni, L. D'Antoni, and C. Terzano

Assessment of right ventricular function by strain rate imaging in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 268-275. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

G. Plat, P. Pierard, A. Haller, J. Hutsebaut, J. Faber, M. Dusart, P. Eisendrath, J-P. Sculier, and V. Ninane

Endobronchial ultrasound and positron emission tomography positive mediastinal lymph nodes
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 276-281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Gene environment interaction:

J. Tujague, M. Bastaki, N. Holland, J. R. Balmes, and I. B. Tager

Antioxidant intake, GSTM1 polymorphism and pulmonary function in healthy young adults
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 282-288. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary material]  

N. Minematsu, H. Nakamura, M. Furuuchi, T. Nakajima, S. Takahashi, H. Tateno, and A. Ishizaka

Limitation of cigarette consumption by CYP2A6*4, *7 and *9 polymorphisms
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 289-292. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: COPD:

E. Gamble, Y. Qiu, D. Wang, J. Zhu, A. M. Vignola, C. Kroegel, F. Morell, T. T. Hansel, I. D. Pavord, K. F. Rabe, N. C. Barnes, and P. K. Jeffery

Variability of bronchial inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: implications for study design
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 293-299. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

T. Ishii, A. M. Wallace, X. Zhang, J. Gosselink, R. T. Abboud, J. C. English, P. D. Paré, and A. J. Sandford

Stability of housekeeping genes in alveolar macrophages from COPD patients
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 300-306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Asthma:

M. R. Zeidler, E. C. Kleerup, J. G. Goldin, H. J. Kim, D. A. Truong, M. D. Simmons, J. W. Sayre, W. Liu, R. Elashoff, and D. P. Tashkin

Montelukast improves regional air-trapping due to small airways obstruction in asthma
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 307-315. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. N. Priftis, A. Papadimitriou, E. Gatsopoulou, P. K. Yiallouros, A. Fretzayas, and P. Nicolaidou

The effect of inhaled budesonide on adrenal and growth suppression in asthmatic children
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 316-320. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Sleep-disordered breathing:

B. Izci, M. Vennelle, W. A. Liston, K. C. Dundas, A. A. Calder, and N. J. Douglas

Sleep-disordered breathing and upper airway size in pregnancy and post-partum
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 321-327. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. Yinon, L. Lowenstein, S. Suraya, R. Beloosesky, O. Zmora, A. Malhotra, and G. Pillar

Pre-eclampsia is associated with sleep-disordered breathing and endothelial dysfunction
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 328-333. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory muscles:

J. C. Glerant, N. Mustfa, W. D. Man, Y. M. Luo, G. Rafferty, M. I. Polkey, and J. Moxham

Diaphragm electromyograms recorded from multiple surface electrodes following magnetic stimulation
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 334-342. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Vitacca, M. Paneroni, L. Bianchi, E. Clini, A. Vianello, P. Ceriana, L. Barbano, B. Balbi, and S. Nava

Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure measurement in tracheotomised patients
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 343-349. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Cystic fibrosis:

P. J. Franklin, G. L. Hall, A. Moeller, F. Horak, S. Brennan, and S. M. Stick

Exhaled nitric oxide is not reduced in infants with cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 350-354. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. J. Serisier, J. K. Shute, P. M. Hockey, B. Higgins, J. Conway, and M. P. Carroll

Inhaled heparin in cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 354-358. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Environmental exposures:

A. F. Behndig, I. S. Mudway, J. L. Brown, N. Stenfors, R. Helleday, S. T. Duggan, S. J. Wilson, C. Boman, F. R. Cassee, A. J. Frew, F. J. Kelly, T. Sandström, and A. Blomberg

Airway antioxidant and inflammatory responses to diesel exhaust exposure in healthy humans
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 359-365. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. T. Palmer, R. McNeill-Love, J. R. Poole, D. Coggon, A. J. Frew, C. H. Linaker, and J. K. Shute

Inflammatory responses to the occupational inhalation of metal fume
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 366-373. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary material]  

Original Articles: Innovative spirometry:

M. Akpinar-Elci, K. B. Fedan, and P. L. Enright

FEV₆ as a surrogate for FVC in detecting airways obstruction and restriction in the workplace
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 374-377. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Vandevoorde, S. Verbanck, D. Schuermans, J. Kartounian, and W. Vincken

Obstructive and restrictive spirometric patterns: fixed cut-offs for FEV₁/FEV₆ and FEV₆
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 378-383. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Critical care:

L-W. Ding, H-C. Wang, H-D. Wu, C-J. Chang, and P-C. Yang

Laryngeal ultrasound: a useful method in predicting post-extubation stridor. A pilot study
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 384-389. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Reviews:

T. Similowski, A. Agustí, W. MacNee, and B. Schönhofer

The potential impact of anaemia of chronic disease in COPD
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 390-396. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Series:

A. D. Lopez, K. Shibuya, C. Rao, C. D. Mathers, A. L. Hansell, L. S. Held, V. Schmid, and S. Buist

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: current burden and future projections
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 397-412. [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary material]  

P. J. Barnes

Corticosteroid effects on cell signalling
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 413-426. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Study:

Y. E. Ong, A. Sheth, N. J. Simmonds, S. Heenan, R. Allan, J. P. Glees, and B. P. Madden

Radiotherapy: a novel treatment for pneumothorax
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 427-429. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case For Diagnosis:

D. Gupta, R. Agarwal, A. Singh, and K. Joshi

A "respiratory" cause of abdominal pain
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 430-433. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

Z. Daniil, A. Koutsokera, and K. Gourgoulianis

Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema in patients exposed to agrochemical compounds
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 434. [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. L. Hahn

A theory explaining time trends in asthma prevalence
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 434-435. [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. P. van Schayck, M. Mommers, and E. D. Dompeling

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 435-436. [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. Teramoto, T. Ishii, H. Yamamoto, Y. Yamaguchi, and Y. Ouchi

Nasogastric tube feeding is a cause of aspiration pneumonia in ventilated patients
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 436-437. [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. Kostadima, A. Kaditis, E. Alexopoulos, E. Zakynthinos, and D. Sfyras

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 437-438. [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. Eber, G. H. Thalhammer, and M. S. Zach

Eradication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 438-439. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Errata:

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Author Correction:

"RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS AND MEDICAL TREATMENT IN EXACERBATIONS OF COPD". P. CALVERLEY, R. PAUWELS, C-G. LÖFDAHL, K. SVENSSON, T. HIGENBOTTAM, L-G. CARLSSON AND E. STÅHL. EUR RESPIR J 2005; 26: 406–413.
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 440. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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