Editorials:

U. Schuler

Reduced intensity conditioning before allografting: moderate enthusiasm may be more appropriate
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 357-358. [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. Nowak, C. Suppli Ulrik, and E. von Mutius

Asthma and atopy: has peak prevalence been reached?
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 359-360. [Full Text] [PDF]  

N.S. Hill

Is there still a negative side to noninvasive ventilation?
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 361-362. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Clinical Forum:

B. Christenson, J. Hedlund, P. Lundbergh, and Å. Örtqvist

Additive preventive effect of influenza and pneumococcal vaccines in elderly persons
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 363-368. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Bench to Bedside: eNO in Infants:

P.J. Franklin, S.W. Turner, R.C. Mutch, and S.M. Stick

Comparison of single-breath and tidal breathing exhaled nitric oxide levels in infants
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 369-372. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Genetics and Pulmonary Hypertension:

S.A. Abdalla, C.J. Gallione, R.J. Barst, E.M. Horn, J.A. Knowles, D.A. Marchuk, M. Letarte, and J.H. Morse

Primary pulmonary hypertension in families with hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 373-377. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Lung Transplantation:

T.E. Corcoran, G.C. Smaldone, J.H. Dauber, D.A. Smith, K.R. McCurry, G.J. Burckart, A. Zeevi, B.P. Griffith, and A.T. Iacono

Preservation of post-transplant lung function with aerosol cyclosporin
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 378-383. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A.T. Iacono, T.E. Corcoran, B.P. Griffith, W.F. Grgurich, D.A. Smith, A. Zeevi, G.C. Smaldone, K.R. McCurry, B.A. Johnson, and J.H. Dauber

Aerosol cyclosporin therapy in lung transplant recipients with bronchiolitis obliterans
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 384-390. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: COPD:

S. Suissa

Inhaled steroids and mortality in COPD: bias from unaccounted immortal time
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 391-395. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. Costes, F. Roche, V. Pichot, J.M. Vergnon, M. Garet, and J-C. Barthelemy

Influence of exercise training on cardiac baroreflex sensitivity in patients with COPD
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 396-401. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

I.A. Bergdahl, K. Torén, K. Eriksson, U. Hedlund, T. Nilsson, R. Flodin, and B. Järvholm

Increased mortality in COPD among construction workers exposed to inorganic dust
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 402-406. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Atopy and Asthma:

C. Braun-Fahrländer, M. Gassner, L. Grize, K. Takken-Sahli, U. Neu, T. Stricker, H.S. Varonier, B. Wüthrich, F.H. Sennhauser the Swiss Study on Childhood Allergy and Respiratory symptoms with respect to Air Pollution team

No further increase in asthma, hay fever and atopic sensitisation in adolescents living in Switzerland
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 407-413. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

G. Hanf, O. Noga, A. O'Connor, and G. Kunkel

Omalizumab inhibits allergen challenge-induced nasal response
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 414-419. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Mechanical Ventilation:

A. Corrado, R. Ginanni, G. Villella, M. Gorini, A. Augustynen, D. Tozzi, A. Peris, S. Grifoni, A. Messori, C. Nozzoli, and G. Berni

Iron lung versus conventional mechanical ventilation in acute exacerbation of COPD
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 419-424. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Sleep-Disordered Breathing:

M. Carrera, F. Barbé, J. Sauleda, M. Tomás, C. Gómez, C. Santos, and A.G.N. Agustí

Effects of obesity upon genioglossus structure and function in obstructive sleep apnoea
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 425-429. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Cystic Fibrosis:

A. Munck, S. Malbezin, J. Bloch, M. Gerardin, M. Lebourgeois, J. Derelle, F. Bremont, I. Sermet, M-R. Munck, and J. Navarro

Follow-up of 452 totally implantable vascular devices in cystic fibrosis patients
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 430-434. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Chatham, A.A. Ionescu, L.S. Nixon, and D.J. Shale

A short-term comparison of two methods of sputum expectoration in cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 435-439. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: BMT and the Lung:

S. Nusair, R. Breuer, M.Y. Shapira, N. Berkman, and R. Or

Low incidence of pulmonary complications following nonmyeloablative stem cell transplantation
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 440-445. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory Infections:

I. Rajalahti, E-L. Ruokonen, T. Kotomäki, H. Sintonen, and M.M. Nieminen

Economic evaluation of the use of PCR assay in diagnosing pulmonary TB in a low-incidence area
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 446-451. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

H.S. Lee, J.Y. Oh, J.H. Lee, C.G. Yoo, C-T. Lee, Y.W. Kim, S.K. Han, Y-S. Shim, and J-J. Yim

Response of pulmonary tuberculomas to anti-tuberculous treatment
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 452-455. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Advances in Pulmonary Function:

E. Falaschetti, J. Laiho, P. Primatesta, and S. Purdon

Prediction equations for normal and low lung function from the Health Survey for England
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 456-463. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Reviews:

B.W.M. Willemse, D.S. Postma, W. Timens, and N.H.T. ten Hacken

The impact of smoking cessation on respiratory symptoms, lung function, airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 464-476. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Series:

M. de Perrot, W. Weder, G.A. Patterson, and S. Keshavjee

Strategies to increase limited donor resources
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 477-482. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Studies:

R. Díaz, Á. Segura, V. Calderero, I. Cervera, J. Aparicio, M.V. Jordá, and L. Pellín

Central nervous system metastases of a pulmonary epitheloid haemangioendothelioma
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 483-486. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case for Diagnosis:

T. Franquet, N.L. Müller, and J.D. Flint

A patient with ankylosing spondylitis and recurrent haemoptysis
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 488-489. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

P.G. Gibson and J.L. Simpson

The European Network For Understanding Mechanisms Of Severe Asthma study
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 492. [Full Text] [PDF]  

S.T. Holgate and S-E. Dahlen

From the Authors
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 492. [Full Text] [PDF]  

D.W. Reid, A. Champion, R. Bradbury, and S.M. Kirov

Host response to transmissible Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 493-494. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A.M. Jones, R.J. Bright-Thomas, M.E. Dodd, and A.K. Webb

From the Authors
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 494. [Full Text] [PDF]  

W. Kozlowska, P. Aurora, and J. Stocks

The use of computer-animation programs during spirometry in preschool children
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 494-495. [Full Text] [PDF]  

V. Gracchi, M. Boel, J. Van der Laag, and C.K. Van der Ent

From the Authors
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 495. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Authors' Correction:

Xanthine oxidase inhibition reduces reactive nitrogen species production in COPD airways" M. Ichinose, H. Sugiura, S. Yamagata, A. Koarai, M. Tomaki, H. Ogawa, Y. Komaki, P.J. Barnes, K. Shirato, T. Hattori. Eur Respir J 2003; 22: 457–461.
Eur Respir J 2004 23: 496. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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