Editorials:

C. Vogelmeier

IPF or NSIP? That is the question
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 191-192. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Humbert, O. Sitbon, and G. Simonneau

Novel therapeutic perspectives in pulmonary arterial hypertension
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 193-194. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A.A. Hislop

Lung growth and computed tomography
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 195-196. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Front Rows of Science:

Y.C.G. Lee, K.B. Lane, O. Zoia, P.J. Thompson, R.W. Light, and T.S. Blackwell

Transforming growth factor-ß induces collagen synthesis without inducing IL-8 production in mesothelial cells
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 197-202. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Clinical Forum:

J. Pickles, M. Jeffrey, A. Datta, and A.A. Jeffrey

Is preparation for bronchoscopy optimal?
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 203-206. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Bench to Bedside:

S. Ying, L.N. Khan, Q. Meng, N.C. Barnes, and A.B. Kay

Cyclosporin A, apoptosis of BAL T-cells and expression of Bcl-2 inasthmatics
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 207-212. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

H. Fukaya, A. Iimura, K. Hoshiko, T. Fuyumuro, S. Noji, and T. Nabeshima

A cyclosporin A/maltosyl--cyclodextrin complex for inhalation therapy of asthma
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 213-219. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory Cell Biology:

W.A. Wuyts, B.M. Vanaudenaerde, L.J. Dupont, M.G. Demedts, and G.M. Verleden

Modulation by cAMP of IL-1ß-induced eotaxin and MCP-1 expression and release in human airway smooth muscle cells
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 220-226. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

F-X. Blanc, C. Coirault, S. Salmeron, D. Chemla, and Y. Lecarpentier

Mechanics and crossbridge kinetics of tracheal smooth muscle in two inbred rat strains
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 227-234. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Imaging: Lung Growth:

P.A. de Jong, Y. Nakano, M.H. Lequin, P.J. Merkus, H.A. Tiddens, J.C. Hogg, and H.O. Coxson

Estimation of lung growth using computed tomography
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 235-238. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Interstitial Lung Disease:

S. Veeraraghavan, P.I. Latsi, A.U. Wells, P. Pantelidis, A.G. Nicholson, T.V. Colby, P.L. Haslam, E.A. Renzoni, and R.M. du Bois

BAL findings in idiopathic nonspecific interstitial pneumonia and usual interstitial pneumonia
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 239-244. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

V. Cottin, F. Thivolet-Béjui, M. Reynaud-Gaubert, J. Cadranel, P. Delaval, P-J. Ternamian, J-F. Cordier, and and the Groupe d'Etudes et de Recherche sur les Maladies "Orphelines" Pulmonaires

Interstitial lung disease in amyopathic dermatomyositis, dermatomyositis and polymyositis
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 245-250. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Sleep-Disordered Breathing:

I.A. Harsch, P.C. Konturek, C. Koebnick, P.P. Kuehnlein, F.S. Fuchs, S. Pour Schahin, G.H. Wiest, E.G. Hahn, T. Lohmann, and J.H. Ficker

Leptin and ghrelin levels in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea: effect of CPAP treatment
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 251-257. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A.M. Neill, H.S. Wai, S.P.T. Bannan, C.R. Beasley, M. Weatherall, and A.J. Campbell

Humidified nasal continuous positive airway pressure in obstructive sleep apnoea
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 258-262. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: COPD:

P. Brand, H. Beckmann, M. Maas Enriquez, T. Meyer, B. Müllinger, K. Sommerer, N. Weber, T. Weuthen, and G. Scheuch

Peripheral deposition of ₁-protease inhibitor using commercial inhalation devices
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 263-267. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

B.R. Celli, R.J. Halbert, S. Isonaka, and B. Schau

Population impact of different definitions of airway obstruction
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 268-273. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Rupp, H. Kothe, A. Mueller, M. Maass, and K. Dalhoff

Imbalanced secretion of IL-1ß and IL-1RA in Chlamydia pneumoniae-infected mononuclear cells from COPD patients
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 274-279. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

H.R. Gosker, B. Kubat, G. Schaart, G.J. van der Vusse, E.F.M. Wouters, and A.M.W.J. Schols

Myopathological features in skeletal muscle of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 280-285. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Bourbeau, P. Ernst, D. Cockcoft, and S. Suissa

Inhaled corticosteroids and hospitalisation due to exacerbation of COPD
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 286-289. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Asthma:

J. Gabrijelcic, A. Acuña, M. Profita, A. Paternò, K.F. Chung, A.M. Vignola, and R. Rodríguez-Roisin

Neutrophil airway influx by platelet-activating factor in asthma: role of adhesion molecules and LTB₄ expression
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 290-297. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Combescure, P. Chanez, P. Saint-Pierre, J-P. Daurès, H. Proudhon, and P. Godard

Assessment of variations in control of asthma over time
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 298-304. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Saarinen, A. Karjalainen, R. Martikainen, J. Uitti, L. Tammilehto, T. Klaukka, and K. Kurppa

Prevalence of work-aggravated symptoms in clinically established asthma
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 305-309. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Paediatric Asthma and Immunology:

E. Rojas-Ramos, A.F. Avalos, L. Pérez-Fernandez, F. Cuevas-Schacht, E. Valencia-Maqueda, and L.M. Terán

Role of the chemokines RANTES, monocyte chemotactic proteins-3 and -4, and eotaxins-1 and -2 in childhood asthma
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 310-316. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. Ichinohe, I.R. Hussain, and S.L. Johnston

Cytokine production of RSV/PHA-stimulated tonsillar mononuclear cells: influences of age and atopy
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 317-322. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Exhaled Biomarkers:

M. Maniscalco, E. Weitzberg, J. Sundberg, M. Sofia, and J.O. Lundberg

Assessment of nasal and sinus nitric oxide output using single-breath humming exhalations
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 323-329. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pulmonary Hypertension:

M.M. Hoeper, N. Taha, A. Bekjarova, R. Gatzke, and E. Spiekerkoetter

Bosentan treatment in patients with primary pulmonary hypertension receiving nonparenteral prostanoids
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 330-334. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: ARDS:

R.L. Upton, Y. Chen, S. Mumby, J.M.C. Gutteridge, P.B. Anning, A.G. Nicholson, T.W. Evans, and G.J. Quinlan

Variable tissue expression of transferrin receptors: relevance to acute respiratory distress syndrome
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 335-341. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

R.T. Schermuly, H. Leuchte, H.A. Ghofrani, N. Weissmann, F. Rose, M. Kohstall, H. Olschewski, C. Schudt, F. Grimminger, W. Seeger, and D. Walmrath

Zardaverine and aerosolised iloprost in a model of acute respiratoryfailure
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 342-347. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Mechanical Ventilation:

M. Orozco-Levi, M. Félez, E. Martínez-Miralles, J.F. Solsona, M.L. Blanco, J.M. Broquetas, and A. Torres

Gastro-oesophageal reflux in mechanically ventilated patients: effects of an oesophageal balloon
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 348-353. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Short Reports:

J. Beier, K.M. Beeh, O. Kornmann, and R. Buhl

Sputum induction leads to a decrease of exhaled nitric oxide unrelated to airflow
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 354-357. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Series:

P. Dorfmüller, F. Perros, K. Balabanian, and M. Humbert

Inflammation in pulmonary arterial hypertension
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 358-363. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Sastre, O. Vandenplas, and H-S. Park

Pathogenesis of occupational asthma
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 364-373. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ERS Task Force:

J.C. Kips, G.P. Anderson, J.J. Fredberg, U. Herz, M.D. Inman, M. Jordana, D.M. Kemeny, J. Lötvall, R.A. Pauwels, C.G. Plopper, D. Schmidt, P.J. Sterk, A.J.M. Van Oosterhout, B.B. Vargaftig, and K.F. Chung

Murine models of asthma
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 374-382. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Studies:

J.C. Ho, W.K. Lam, G.C. Ooi, M.P. Wong, J.C. Lam, M.S. Ip, and K.W.T. Tsang

Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the lung in a patient withsilicosis
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 383-386. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case for Diagnosis:

G.A. Rossi, P. Tomà, O. Sacco, B. Fregonese, E. Podestà, P. Dodero, G. Silvestri, and C. Gambini

A 14-yr-old male with dyspnoea, productive cough and chest pain
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 387-391. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

L. Spicuzza, G.U. Di Maria, and R. Polosa

Adenosine levels in the exhaled breath condensate: a potential surrogate marker of airway inflammation
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 392. [Full Text] [PDF]  

É. Huszár and I. Horváth

From the Authors
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 392-393. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J.B. McCafferty and J.A. Innes

Exhaled breath temperature in airways disease
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 393-394. [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Paredi, S.A. Kharitonov, and P.J. Barnes

From the Authors
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 394. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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