Editorials:

C. Brambilla and S. Spiro

Highlights in lung cancer
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 617-618. [Full Text] [PDF]  

O. Parra

Sleep-disordered breathing and stroke: is there a rationale for treatment?
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 619-622. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Sleep:

T.E. Wessendorf, Y-;M. Wang, A.F. Thilmann, U. Sorgenfrei, N. Konietzko, and H. Teschler

Treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea with nasal continuous positive airway pressure in stroke
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 623-629. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

O. Sandberg, K.A. Franklin, G. Bucht, S. Eriksson, and Y. Gustafson

Nasal continuous positive airway pressure in stroke patients with sleep apnoea: a randomized treatment study
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 630-634. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Asthma/Allergy:

L. Lehtimäki, H. Kankaanranta, S. Saarelainen, V. Turjanmaa, and E. Moilanen

Inhaled fluticasone decreases bronchial but not alveolar nitric oxide output in asthma
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 635-639. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

W.S. Tunnicliffe, D.E. Evans, D. Mark, R.M. Harrison, and J.G. Ayres

The effect of exposure to sulphuric acid on the early asthmatic response to inhaled grass pollen allergen
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 640-646. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Janson, S. Chinn, D. Jarvis, and P. Burney

Determinants of cough in young adults participating in the European Community Respiratory Health Survey
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 647-654. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Paediatrics:

H.G.M. Arets, H.J.L. Brackel, and C.K. van der Ent

Forced expiratory manoeuvres in children: do they meet ATS and ERS criteria for spirometry?
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 655-660. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory Cell Biology:

O. Tabary, C. Muselet, J-;C. Yvin, B. Halley-Vanhove, E. Puchelle, and J. Jacquot

Physiomer® reduces the chemokine interleukin-;8 production by activated human respiratory epithelial cells
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 661-666. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

R.B.R. Muijsers, N.H.T. ten Hacken, I. Van Ark, G. Folkerts, F.P. Nijkamp, and D.S. Postma

L-Arginine is not the limiting factor for nitric oxide synthesis by human alveolar macrophages in vitro
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 667-671. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Lung Function:

G. Connolly, A.R.A. Razak, A. Hayanga, A. Russell, P. McKenna, and W.T. McNicholas

Inspiratory flow limitation during sleep in pre-eclampsia: comparison with normal pregnant and nonpregnant women
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 672-676. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Occupation:

C. Saltini, L. Richeldi, M. Losi, M. Amicosante, C. Voorter, E. van den Berg-Loonen, R.A. Dweik, H.P. Wiedemann, D.C. Deubner, and C. Tinelli

Major histocompatibility locus genetic markers of beryllium sensitization and disease
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 677-684. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles:

M.M. Kelly, R. Leigh, S. Carruthers, P. Horsewood, G.J. Gleich, F.E. Hargreave, and G. Cox

Increased detection of interleukin-;5 in sputum by addition of protease inhibitors
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 685-691. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Series:

B.N. Lambrecht, J-;B. Prins, and H.C. Hoogsteden

Lung dendritic cells and host immunity to infection
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 692-704. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. Steels, M. Paesmans, T. Berghmans, F. Branle, F. Lemaitre, C. Mascaux, A.P. Meert, F. Vallot, J.J. Lafitte, and J.P. Sculier

Role of p53 as a prognostic factor for survival in lung cancer: a systematic review of the literature with a meta-analysis
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 705-719. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Madani, C. Keyzer, and P.A. Gevenois

Quantitative computed tomography assessment of lung structure and function in pulmonary emphysema
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 720-730. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Studies:

J.C. Grutters, J.M. ten Berg, J. van der Zeijden, W. Jaarsma, J.M.P.G. Ernst, and C.J.J. Westermann

Patent foramen ovale causing position-dependent shunting in a patient, when laying down her corset
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 731-733. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

P.J.F.M. Merkus, M. de Hoog, R. van Gent, and J.C. de Jongste

DNase treatment for atelectasis in infants with severe respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 734-737. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

M. Luisetti, A. Beretta, and L. Casali

Course and prognosis of sarcoidosis in African-Americans versus Caucasians
Eur Respir J 2001 18: 738. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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