Comment:

JC de Jongste and B Brunekreef

On eggs and chicken
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 2-3. [PDF]  

Clinical Trial:

E von Mutius, S Illi, T Hirsch, W Leupold, U Keil, and SK Weiland

Frequency of infections and risk of asthma, atopy and airway hyperresponsiveness in children
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 4-11. [Abstract] [PDF]  

E Pizzichini, JA Leff, TF Reiss, L Hendeles, LP Boulet, LX Wei, AE Efthimiadis, J Zhang, and FE Hargreave

Montelukast reduces airway eosinophilic inflammation in asthma: a randomized, controlled trial
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 12-18. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Fujimura, S Myou, Y Kamio, Y Ishiura, K Iwasa, T Hashimoto, and T Matsuda

Increased airway responsiveness to acetaldehyde in asthmatic subjects with alcohol-induced bronchoconstriction
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 19-22. [Abstract] [PDF]  

NC Santanello, J Zhang, B Seidenberg, TF Reiss, and BL Barber

What are minimal important changes for asthma measures in a clinical trial?
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 23-27. [Abstract] [PDF]  

L Bont, CJ Heijnen, A Kavelaars, WM van Aalderen, F Brus, JT Draaisma, SM Geelen, HJ van Vught, and JL Kimpen

Peripheral blood cytokine responses and disease severity in respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 144-149. [Abstract] [PDF]  

G Jonasson, KH Carlsen, A Sodal, C Jonasson, and P Mowinckel

Patient compliance in a clinical trial with inhaled budesonide in children with mild asthma
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 150-154. [Abstract] [PDF]  

G Izbicki, S Abboud, P Jordan, AP Perruchoud, and CT Bolliger

A comparison of a new transtelephonic portable spirometer with a laboratory spirometer
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 209-213. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Monton, S Ewig, A Torres, M El-Ebiary, X Filella, A Rano, and A Xaubet

Role of glucocorticoids on inflammatory response in nonimmunosuppressed patients with pneumonia: a pilot study
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 218-220. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Original Articles:

PF Gannon, J Belcher, CF Pantin, and PS Burge

The effect of patient technique and training on the accuracy of self-recorded peak expiratory flow
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 28-31. [Abstract] [PDF]  

EF Juniper, GH Guyatt, FM Cox, PJ Ferrie, and DR King

Development and validation of the Mini Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 32-38. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CA Dyer, SL Hill, RA Stockley, and AJ Sinclair

Quality of life in elderly subjects with a diagnostic label of asthma from general practice registers
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 39-45. [Abstract] [PDF]  

NC Long, J Abraham, L Kobzik, EA Weller, GG Krishna Murthy, and SA Shore

Respiratory tract inflammation during the induction of chronic bronchitis in rats: role of C-fibres
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 46-56. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MS Davis and AN Freed

Repetitive hyperpnoea causes peripheral airway obstruction and eosinophilia
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 57-62. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Laprise, M Laviolette, M Boutet, and LP Boulet

Asymptomatic airway hyperresponsiveness: relationships with airway inflammation and remodelling
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 63-73. [Abstract] [PDF]  

NE Belouchi, E Roux, JP Savineau, and R Marthan

Effect of chronic hypoxia on calcium signalling in airway smooth muscle cells
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 74-79. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JH Calvet, F Verra, J Maleine, MC Millepied, A Harf, and E Escudier

Effect of increased pressure on tracheal ciliary beat frequency
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 80-83. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Kampf, AJ Relova, S Sandler, and GM Roomans

Effects of TNF-alpha, IFN-gamma and IL-beta on normal human bronchial epithelial cells
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 84-91. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PJ Henry, MJ Carr, RG Goldie, and AY Jeng

The role of endothelin in mediating virus-induced changes in endothelinB receptor density in mouse airways
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 92-97. [Abstract] [PDF]  

P Gosset, B Wallaert, AB Tonnel, and C Fourneau

Thiol regulation of the production of TNF-alpha, IL-6 and IL-8 by human alveolar macrophages
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 98-105. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Tang, JM Rolland, C Ward, X Li, R Bish, F Thien, and EH Walters

Modulatory effects of alveolar macrophages on CD4+ T-cell IL-5 responses correlate with IL-1beta, IL-6, and IL-12 production
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 106-112. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Haubitz, T Busch, M Gerlach, S Schafer, R Brunkhorst, K Falke, KM Koch, and H Gerlach

Exhaled nitric oxide in patients with Wegener's granulomatosis
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 113-117. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Schnabel, M Reuter, E Csernok, C Richter, and WL Gross

Subclinical alveolar bleeding in pulmonary vasculitides: correlation with indices of disease activity
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 118-124. [Abstract] [PDF]  

P Depuydt, GF Joos, and RA Pauwels

Ambient ozone concentrations induce airway hyperresponsiveness in some rat strains
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 125-131. [Abstract] [PDF]  

I Baldi, JF Tessier, F Kauffmann, H Jacqmin-Gadda, C Nejjari, and R Salamon

Prevalence of asthma and mean levels of air pollution: results from the French PAARC survey. Pollution Atomospherique et Affections Respiratoires Chroniques
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 132-138. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Abu-Harb, F Bell, A Finn, WH Rao, L Nixon, D Shale, and ML Everard

IL-8 and neutrophil elastase levels in the respiratory tract of infants with RSV bronchiolitis
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 139-143. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Dani, MF Reali, G Bertini, L Wiechmann, A Spagnolo, M Tangucci, and FF Rubaltelli

Risk factors for the development of respiratory distress syndrome and transient tachypnoea in newborn infants. Italian Group of Neonatal Pneumology
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 155-159. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Capelli, A Di Stefano, I Gnemmi, P Balbo, CG Cerutti, B Balbi, M Lusuardi, and CF Donner

Increased MCP-1 and MIP-1beta in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of chronic bronchitics
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 160-165. [Abstract] [PDF]  

FA Wilschut, CP van der Grinten, RJ Lamers, EF Wouters, and SC Luijendijk

Intrapulmonary gas mixing and the sloping alveolar plateau in COPD patients with macroscopic emphysema
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 166-171. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Farre, R Peslin, M Rotger, JA Barbera, and D Navajas

Forced oscillation total respiratory resistance and spontaneous breathing lung resistance in COPD patients
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 172-178. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y Peker, H Kraiczi, J Hedner, S Loth, A Johansson, and M Bende

An independent association between obstructive sleep apnoea and coronary artery disease
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 179-184. [Abstract] [PDF]  

G Liistro, C Veriter, M Dury, G Aubert, and D Stanescu

Expiratory flow limitation in awake sleep-disordered breathing subjects
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 185-190. [Abstract] [PDF]  

IL Mortimore, P Fiddes, S Stephens, and NJ Douglas

Tongue protrusion force and fatiguability in male and female subjects
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 191-195. [Abstract] [PDF]  

W Hochban, K Ehlenz, R Conradt, and U Brandenburg

Obstructive sleep apnoea in acromegaly: the role of craniofacial changes
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 196-202. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Sergi, M Rizzi, A Braghiroli, PS Puttini, M Greco, M Cazzola, and A Andreoli

Periodic breathing during sleep in patients affected by fibromyalgia syndrome
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 203-208. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S Sediame, F Zerah-Lancner, MP d'Ortho, S Adnot, and A Harf

Accuracy of the i-STAT bedside blood gas analyser
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 214-217. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Wise and D Honeybourne

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of fluoroquinolones in the respiratory tract
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 221-229. [Abstract] [PDF] [Correction]  

EW Russi, KE Bloch, and W Weder

Functional and morphological heterogeneity of emphysema and its implication for selection of patients for lung volume reduction surgery
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 230-236. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Studies:

C Pinet, A Magnan, L Garbe, MJ Payan, and D Vervloet

Aggressive form of pleural epithelioid haemangioendothelioma: complete response after chemotherapy
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 237-238. [Abstract] [PDF]  

RP Smith, JL Pepin, Catterall, JR, and PA Levy

Hypersomnia following uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for snoring
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 239-241. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JL Faul, LJ Cormican, VJ Tormey, WP Tormey, and CM Burke

Deteriorating diabetic control associated with high-dose inhaled budesonide
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 242-243. [PDF]  

C Kroegel, A Reissig, U Hengst, A Petrovic, D Hafner, and RP Grahmann

Ulcerative colitis following introduction of zafirlukast and corticosteroid withdrawal in severe atopic asthma
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 243. [Order Full Text via Infotrieve]  

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