Editorials:

PL Haslam and RP Baughman

Report of ERS Task Force: guidelines for measurement of acellular components and standardization of BAL
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 245-248. [PDF]  

Clinical Trial:

S Durham

Long acting inhaled beta2-agonists: anti-inflammatory effects not evident during treatment of day to day asthma
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 249-250. [PDF]  

R Coppoolse, AM Schols, EM Baarends, R Mostert, MA Akkermans, PP Janssen, and EF Wouters

Interval versus continuous training in patients with severe COPD: a randomized clinical trial
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 258-263. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Perret, R Pfeiffer, U Boutellier, HM Wey, and CM Spengler

Noninvasive measurement of respiratory muscle performance after exhaustive endurance exercise
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 264-269. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JA Roberts, P Bradding, KM Britten, AF Walls, S Wilson, C Gratziou, ST Holgate, and PH Howarth

The long-acting beta2-agonist salmeterol xinafoate: effects on airway inflammation in asthma
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 275-282. [Abstract] [PDF]  

RJ Hancox, RE Aldridge, JO Cowan, EM Flannery, GP Herbison, CR McLachlan, GI Town, and DR Taylor

Tolerance to beta-agonists during acute bronchoconstriction
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 283-287. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Original Articles:

S Majumdar, D Li, T Ansari, P Pantelidis, CM Black, M Gizycki, RM du Bois, and PK Jeffery

Different cytokine profiles in cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis and fibrosing alveolitis associated with systemic sclerosis: a quantitative study of open lung biopsies
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 251-257. [Abstract] [PDF]  

T Troosters, R Gosselink, and M Decramer

Six minute walking distance in healthy elderly subjects
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 270-274. [Abstract] [PDF]  

I Cerveri, F Locatelli, MC Zoia, A Corsico, S Accordini, and R de Marco

International variations in asthma treatment compliance: the results of the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS)
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 288-294. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Tantucci, M Ellaffi, A Duguet, M Zelter, T Similowski, JP Derenne, and J Milic-Emili

Dynamic hyperinflation and flow limitation during methacholine-induced bronchoconstriction in asthma
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 295-301. [Abstract] [PDF]  

YY Koh, JH Jeong, Y Park, and CK Kim

Development of wheezing in patients with cough variant asthma during an increase in airway responsiveness
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 302-308. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S Takanashi, Y Hasegawa, Y Kanehira, K Yamamoto, K Fujimoto, K Satoh, and K Okamura

Interleukin-10 level in sputum is reduced in bronchial asthma, COPD and in smokers
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 309-314. [Abstract] [PDF]  

D Schmidt, E Ruehlmann, D Branscheid, H Magnussen, and KF Rabe

Passive sensitization of human airways increases responsiveness to leukotriene C4
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 315-319. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y Mashito, M Ichinose, H Sugiura, M Miura, N Endoh, and K Shirato

Sensory nerve activation in airway microvascular permeability in guinea-pig late allergic response
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 320-327. [Abstract] [PDF]  

D Choudat, JF Fabries, JC Martin, C Villette, F Tabka, JF Dessanges, JD Ava, and F Conso

Quantification of the dose of inhaled flour: relation with nonspecific bronchial and immunological reactivities
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 328-334. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Bodner, D Godden, S Ross, J Little, JG Douglas, J Legge, A Seaton, and J Friend

Bronchial hyperresponsiveness and adult onset wheeze: the influence of atopy
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 335-338. [Abstract] [PDF]  

E Osika, JM Cavaillon, K Chadelat, M Boule, C Fitting, G Tournier, and A Clement

Distinct sputum cytokine profiles in cystic fibrosis and other chronic inflammatory airway disease
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 339-346. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Krakowiak, B Szulc, and P Gorski

Allergy to laboratory animals in children of parents occupationally exposed to mice, rats and hamsters
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 352-356. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Burger, S Fanconi, and B Simma

Paralysis of ventilated newborn babies does not influence resistance of the total respiratory system
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 357-362. [Abstract] [PDF]  

RB Dowling, M Johnson, PJ Cole, and R Wilson

Effect of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol on Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection of the respiratory mucosa in vitro
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 363-369. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S Ewig, T Kleinfeld, T Bauer, K Seifert, H Schafer, and N Goke

Comparative validation of prognostic rules for community-acquired pneumonia in an elderly population
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 370-375. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Suga, K Iyonaga, H Ichiyasu, N Saita, H Yamasaki, and M Ando

Clinical significance of MCP-1 levels in BALF and serum in patients with interstitial lung diseases
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 376-382. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Iyonaga, M Suga, T Yamamoto, H Ichiyasu, H Miyakawa, and M Ando

Elevated bronchoalveolar concentrations of MCP-1 in patients with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 383-389. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Labat, J Bara, JP Gascard, H Sosse-Alaoui, V Thomas de Montpreville, M Yeadon, and C Brink

M1/MUC5AC mucin released by human airways in vitro
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 390-395. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y Takata, Y Nishimura, H Maeda, and M Yokoyama

Phospholipase A2 augments contraction and intracellular calcium mobilization through thromboxane A2 in bovine tracheal smooth muscle
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 396-404. [Abstract] [PDF]  

U Palmer, Z Liu, U Broome, and J Klominek

Epidermal growth factor receptor ligands are chemoattractants for normal human mesothelial cells
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 405-411. [Abstract] [PDF]  

DN Watkins, JC Lenzo, A Segal, MJ Garlepp, and PJ Thompson

Expression and localization of cyclo-oxygenase isoforms in non-small cell lung cancer
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 412-418. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M de Perrot, M Licker, MA Reymond, J Robert, and A Spiliopoulos

Influence of age on operative mortality and long-term survival after lung resection for bronchogenic carcinoma
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 419-422. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Wislez, J Cadranel, M Antoine, B Milleron, M Bazot, C Mayaud, and MF Carette

Lymphoma of pulmonary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue: CT scan findings and pathological correlations
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 423-429. [Abstract] [PDF]  

RJ Ward, P Liakakos, RF Leonard, DW Reid, DP Johns, and EH Walters

A critical evaluation of the Mefar dosimeter
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 430-434. [Abstract] [PDF]  

J Hendry, JS Elborn, L Nixon, DJ Shale, and AK Webb

Cystic fibrosis: inflammatory response to infection with Burkholderia cepacia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 435-438. [Abstract] [PDF]  

LB Fernandes, PJ Henry, and RG Goldie

Endothelin-1 potentiates cholinergic nerve-mediated contraction in human isolated bronchus
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 439-442. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Linden, LO Cardell, S Yoshihara, and JA Nadel

Bronchodilation by pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating peptide and related peptides
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 443-451. [Abstract] [PDF]  

E Houtmeyers, R Gosselink, G Gayan-Ramirez, and M Decramer

Effects of drugs on mucus clearance
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 452-467. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Studies:

M Gilljam, SE Berning, CA Peloquin, B Strandvik, and LO Larsson

Therapeutic drug monitoring in patients with cystic fibrosis and mycobacterial disease
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 347-351. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MV Berge, WJ Snoek, EW Nijboer, AJ Julius, and R Aalbers

A man with upper respiratory tract infections, general weakness and fever
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 469-470. [PDF]  

E Vaiman, M Odeh, D Attias, Y Ben-Arie, and A Oliven

T-cell chronic lymphocytic leukaemia with pulmonary involvement and relapsing BOOP
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 471-474. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Bush

Left bronchial isomerism, normal atrial arrangement and bronchomalacia mimicking asthma: a new syndrome?
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 475-477. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CS Haworth, AJ Freemont, AK Webb, ME Dodd, PL Selby, EB Mawer, and JE Adams

Hip fracture and bone histomorphometry in a young adult with cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 478-479. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Comment:

ZT Selcuk, S Emri, AA Sahin, YI Baris, L Coplu, F Kalyoncu, and M Artvinli

Malignant mesothelioma and erionite exposure
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 480-481. [PDF]  

I Ginsburg

"Cross-talk" among a multiplicity of pro-inflammatory agents: main cause of tissue damage in pulmonary inflammation?
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 481-482. [Order Full Text via Infotrieve]  

JM Reich

Sarcoidosis and cancer revisited
Eur Respir J 1999 14: 482-483. [Order Full Text via Infotrieve]  

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