Editorials:

M. Decramer and A. Rossi

Contributions from the European Respiratory Monograph: a new series in the journal
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 577-578. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Perspective:

R. Beasley, P.J. Sterk, H.A.M. Kerstjens, and M. Decramer

Comparative studies of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 579-580. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Asthma/Allergy:

B. Dahlén, P.M. O'Byrne, R.M. Watson, A. Roquet, F. Larsen, and M.D. Inman

The reproducibility and sample size requirements of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction measurements
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 581-588. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

E.D. Bateman, J. Bousquet, and G.L. Braunstein

Is overall asthma control being achieved? A hypothesis-generating study
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 589-595. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Montnémery, C. Svensson, E. Ädelroth, C-G. Löfdahl, M. Andersson, L. Greiff, and C.G.A. Persson

Prevalence of nasal symptoms and their relation to self-reported asthma and chronic bronchitis/emphysema
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 596-603. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

W.S. Tunnicliffe, M.F. Hilton, R.M. Harrison, and J.G. Ayres

The effect of sulphur dioxide exposure on indices of heart rate variability in normal and asthmatic adults
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 604-608. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A.L. Echazarreta, F.P. Gómez, J. Ribas, E. Sala, J.A. Barberà, J. Roca, and R. Rodriguez-Roisin

Pulmonary gas exchange responses to histamine and methacholine challenges in mild asthma
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 609-614. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Y. Liu, G. Tamura, H. Iijima, H. Taniguchi, T. Kikuchi, Y. Ohkawara, and K. Shirato

Effect of whole-body x-irradiation on antigen-induced airway response in sensitized guinea pigs
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 615-622. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Paediatrics:

M. Korppi and S. Remes

Serum procalcitonin in pneumococcal pneumonia in children
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 623-627. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Baculard, N. Blanc, M. Boulé, B. Fauroux, K. Chadelat, L. Boccon-Gibod, G. Tournier, and A. Clement

Pulmonary sarcoidosis in children: a follow-up study
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 628-635. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory Infections/Tuberculosis:

M. Tumbarello, E. Tacconelli, K. de Gaetano Donati, S. Bertagnolio, M. Cataldo, T. Pirronti, F. Ardito, and R. Cauda

Nosocomial bacterial pneumonia in human immunodeficiency virus infected subjects: incidence, risk factors and outcome
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 636-640. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Lubasch, R. Erbes, H. Mauch, and H. Lode

Sparfloxacin in the treatment of drug resistant tuberculosis or intolerance of first line therapy
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 641-646. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pulmonary Circulation:

G. Paciocco, F.J. Martinez, E. Bossone, E. Pielsticker, B. Gillespie, and M. Rubenfire

Oxygen desaturation on the six-minute walk test and mortality in untreated primary pulmonary hypertension
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 647-652. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

N. Tanabe, O. Okada, Y. Abe, M. Masuda, N. Nakajima, and T. Kuriyama

The influence of fractional pulse pressure on the outcome of pulmonary thromboendarterectomy
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 653-659. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Oncology:

J. Laudanski, W. Niklinska, T. Burzykowski, L. Chyczewski, and J. Niklinski

Prognostic significance of p53 and bcl-2 abnormalities in operable non-small cell lung cancer
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 660-666. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. Ferrigno, G. Buccheri, and I. Ricca

Prognostic significance of blood coagulation tests in lung cancer
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 667-673. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory Muscles:

M. Gudjonsdottir, L. Appendini, P. Baderna, A. Purro, A. Patessio, G. Vilianis, M. Pastorelli, S.B. Sigurdsson, and C.F. Donner

Diaphragm fatigue during exercise at high altitude: the role of hypoxia and workload
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 674-680. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

N.M. Siafakas, M. Jordan, H. Wagner, E.C. Breen, H. Benoit, and P.D. Wagner

Diaphragmatic angiogenic growth factor mRNA responses to increased ventilation caused by hypoxia and hypercapnia
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 681-687. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Chetta, M.L. Harris, R.A. Lyall, G.F. Rafferty, M.I. Polkey, D. Olivieri, and J. Moxham

Whistle mouth pressure as test of expiratory muscle strength
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 688-695. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pulmonary Function:

L.J. Palmer, M.W. Knuiman, M.L. Divitini, P.R. Burton, A.L. James, H.C. Bartholomew, G. Ryan, and A.W. Musk

Familial aggregation and heritability of adult lung function: results from the Busselton Health Study
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 696-702. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. De Robertis, J.M. Liu, S. Blomquist, P.L. Dahm, J. Thörne, and B. Jonson

Elastic properties of the lung and the chest wall in young and adult healthy pigs
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 703-711. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Cystic Fibrosis:

J. Bradley, O. McAlister, and S. Elborn

Pulmonary function, inflammation, exercise capacity and quality of life in cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 712-715. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. von Bredow, P. Birrer, and M. Griese

Surfactant protein A and other bronchoalveolar lavage fluid proteins are altered in cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 716-722. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Sleep:

M.V. Smurra, M. Dury, G. Aubert, D.O. Rodenstein, and G. Liistro

Sleep fragmentation: comparison of two definitions of short arousals during sleep in OSAS patients
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 723-727. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Barceló, M.A. Elorza, F. Barbé, C. Santos, L.R. Mayoralas, and A.G.N. Agustí

Angiotensin converting enzyme in patients with sleep apnoea syndrome: plasma activity and gene polymorphisms
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 728-732. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Environment/Occupation:

A. Sydbom, A. Blomberg, S. Parnia, N. Stenfors, T. Sandström, and S-E. Dahlén

Health effects of diesel exhaust emissions
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 733-746. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Radon, B. Danuser, M. Iversen, R. Jörres, E. Monso, U. Opravil, C. Weber, K.J. Donham, and D. Nowak

Respiratory symptoms in European animal farmers
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 747-754. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Technical Notes:

U. Frey, B. Reinmann, and J. Stocks

The infant lung function model: a mechanical analogue to test infant lung function equipment
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 755-764. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

B. Reinmann, J. Stocks, and U. Frey

Assessment of an infant whole-body plethysmograph using an infant lung function model
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 765-772. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Series:

S. Baldacci, E. Omenaas, and M.P. Oryszczyn

Allergy markers in respiratory epidemiology
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 773-790. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Ioanas, R. Ferrer, J. Angrill, M. Ferrer, and A. Torres

Microbial investigation in ventilator-associated pneumonia
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 791-801. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J.F. Vansteenkiste and S.G. Stroobants

The role of positron emission tomography with ¹⁸F-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose in respiratory oncology
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 802-820. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

L. Denehy and S. Berney

The use of positive pressure devices by physiotherapists
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 821-829. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Studies:

C. Armbruster, A. Kreuzer, H. Vorbach, M. Huber, and C. Armbruster

Successful treatment of severe respiratory papillomatosis with intravenous cidofovir and interferon -2b
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 830-831. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

J.A. Kastelik, I. Aziz, and A.H. Morice

Sputum induction in young cystic fibrosis patients
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 832. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J.M. Reich

Course and prognosis of sarcoidosis in African-Americans versus Caucasians
Eur Respir J 2001 17: 833. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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