Editorial:

P. J. Sterk, C. Y. Yick, and A. M. Slats

The secret life of steroids in asthma
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1135-1137. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Bosco and P. G. Holt

Genome-wide expression profiling of T-cells in childhood wheeze
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1138-1140. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Hackshaw

Small studies: strengths and limitations
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1141-1143. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Polkey, T. Howes, G. Burns, and S. G. Spiro

Respiratory education: a dangerous drift away from academia?
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1144-1145. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Perspective:

M. Luisetti, S. Ma, P. Iadarola, P. J. Stone, S. Viglio, B. Casado, Y. Y. Lin, G. L. Snider, and G. M. Turino

Desmosine as a biomarker of elastin degradation in COPD: current status and future directions
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1146-1157. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME questionnaire]  

Original Articles: Rapid communication: lung cancer:

R. P. Young, R. J. Hopkins, B. A. Hay, M. J. Epton, P. N. Black, and G. D. Gamble

Lung cancer gene associated with COPD: triple whammy or possible confounding effect?
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1158-1164. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Clinical forum: tuberculosis:

D. I. Ling, A. A. Zwerling, and M. Pai

GenoType MTBDR assays for the diagnosis of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: a meta-analysis
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1165-1174. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Bench to bedside: breatheomics:

G. de Laurentiis, D. Paris, D. Melck, M. Maniscalco, S. Marsico, G. Corso, A. Motta, and M. Sofia

Metabonomic analysis of exhaled breath condensate in adults by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1175-1183. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory cell biology:

E. Alfaro-Moreno, T. S. Nawrot, B. M. Vanaudenaerde, M. F. Hoylaerts, J. A. Vanoirbeek, B. Nemery, and P. H. M. Hoet

Co-cultures of multiple cell types mimic pulmonary cell communication in response to urban PM₁₀
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1184-1194. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. K. Rhee, C. M. Kang, M. B. You, H. K. Yoon, Y. K. Kim, K. H. Kim, H. S. Moon, S. H. Park, and J. S. Song

Effect of fudosteine on mucin production
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1195-1202. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Wheezy infants:

B. Kapitein, M. O. Hoekstra, E. H. J. Nijhuis, D. J. Hijnen, H. G. M. Arets, J. L. L. Kimpen, and E. F. Knol

Gene expression in CD4+ T-cells reflects heterogeneity in infant wheezing phenotypes
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1203-1212. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Airway remodelling:

M. Tamaoka, M. Hassan, T. McGovern, D. Ramos-Barbón, T. Jo, Y. Yoshizawa, B. Tolloczko, Q. Hamid, and J. G. Martin

The epidermal growth factor receptor mediates allergic airway remodelling in the rat
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1213-1223. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Asthma:

O. J. Lakser, M. L. Dowell, F. L. Hoyte, B. Chen, T. L. Lavoie, C. Ferreira, L. H. Pinto, N. O. Dulin, P. Kogut, J. Churchill, R. W. Mitchell, and J. Solway

Steroids augment relengthening of contracted airway smooth muscle: potential additional mechanism of benefit in asthma
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1224-1230. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. Shaheen, J. Potts, L. Gnatiuc, J. Makowska, M. L. Kowalski, G. Joos, T. van Zele, Y. van Durme, I. De Rudder, S. Wöhrl, J. Godnic-Cvar, L. Skadhauge, G. Thomsen, T. Zuberbier, K. C. Bergmann, L. Heinzerling, M. Gjomarkaj, A. Bruno, E. Pace, S. Bonini, W. Fokkens, E. J. M. Weersink, C. Loureiro, A. Todo-Bom, C. M. Villanueva, C. Sanjuas, J-P. Zock, C. Janson, and P. Burney

The relation between paracetamol use and asthma: a GA²LEN European case–control study
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1231-1236. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. D. Campbell, L. Borish, T. Haselkorn, L. Rasouliyan, J. H. Lee, S. E. Wenzel, S. D. Sullivan on behalf of the TENOR Study Group

The response to combination therapy treatment regimens in severe/difficult-to-treat asthma
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1237-1242. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Paediatric asthma and rhinitis:

J. Santiago, J. L. Hernández-Cruz, M. E. Manjarrez-Zavala, R. Montes-Vizuet, D. P. Rosete-Olvera, A. M. Tapia-Díaz, H. Zepeda-Peney, and L. M. Terán

Role of monocyte chemotactic protein-3 and -4 in children with virus exacerbation of asthma
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1243-1942. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

G. Weinmayr, F. Forastiere, S. K. Weiland, P. Rzehak, T. Abramidze, I. Annesi-Maesano, B. Björkstén, B. Brunekreef, G. Büchele, W. O. C. Cookson, E. von Mutius, R. Pistelli, D. P. Strachan the ISAAC Phase Two Study Group

International variation in prevalence of rhinitis and its relationship with sensitisation to perennial and seasonal allergens
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1250-1261. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary methods and statistics]  

Original Articles: Paediatric lung function:

A. F. J. Brouwer, R. J. Roorda, E. J. Duiverman, and P. L. P. Brand

Reference values for peak flow and FEV₁ variation in healthy schoolchildren using home spirometry
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1262-1268. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: COPD:

C. G. Cote, V. M. Pinto-Plata, J. M. Marin, H. Nekach, L. J. Dordelly, and B. R. Celli

The modified BODE index: validation with mortality in COPD
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1269-1274. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Vassaux, L. Torre-Bouscoulet, S. Zeineldine, F. Cortopassi, H. Paz-Díaz, B. R. Celli, and V. M. Pinto-Plata

Effects of hyperinflation on the oxygen pulse as a marker of cardiac performance in COPD
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1275-1282. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Steroids and bacterial infection:

M. Barbier, A. Agustí, and S. Albertí

Fluticasone propionate reduces bacterial airway epithelial invasion
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1283-1288. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pulmonary hypertension:

H. H. Leuchte, C. Baezner, R. A. Baumgartner, D. Bevec, G. Bacher, C. Neurohr, and J. Behr

Inhalation of vasoactive intestinal peptide in pulmonary hypertension
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1289-1294. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Environmental exposures:

M. Akgun, O. Araz, I. Akkurt, A. Eroglu, F. Alper, L. Saglam, A. Mirici, M. Gorguner, and B. Nemery

An epidemic of silicosis among former denim sandblasters
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1295-1303. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Sleep-disordered breathing:

S. R. Patel, J. M. Frame, E. K. Larkin, and S. Redline

Heritability of upper airway dimensions derived using acoustic pharyngometry
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1304-1308. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Oliven, E. Aspandiarov, I. Gankin, L. Gaitini, and N. Tov

Collapsibility of the relaxed pharynx and risk of sleep apnoea
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1309-1315. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Genetics of pneumothorax:

B. A. Fröhlich, C. Zeitz, G. Mátyás, H. Alkadhi, C. Tuor, W. Berger, and E. W. Russi

Novel mutations in the folliculin gene associated with spontaneous pneumothorax
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1316-1320. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pleural effusion:

J. A. Burgers, P. W. A. Kunst, M. G. J. Koolen, L. N. A. Willems, J. S. Burgers, and M. van den Heuvel

Pleural drainage and pleurodesis: implementation of guidelines in four hospitals
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1321-1327. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Mechanical ventilation:

W. Windisch on behalf of the quality of life in home mechanical ventilation study group

Impact of home mechanical ventilation on health-related quality of life
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1328-1336. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Lung injury:

S. Tajima, M. Bando, Y. Ishii, T. Hosono, H. Yamasawa, S. Ohno, T. Takada, E. Suzuki, F. Gejyo, and Y. Sugiyama

Effects of edaravone, a free-radical scavenger, on bleomycin-induced lung injury in mice
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1337-1343. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. B. Schaefer, A. Pose, J. Ott, M. Hecker, A. Behnk, R. Schulz, N. Weissmann, A. Günther, W. Seeger, and K. Mayer

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor- reduces inflammation and vascular leakage in a murine model of acute lung injury
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1344-1353. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Review:

R. Martínez-Girón, J. G. Esteban, A. Ribas, and L. Doganci

Protozoa in respiratory pathology: a review
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1354-1370. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Series:

A. Chaouat, R. Naeije, and E. Weitzenblum

Pulmonary hypertension in COPD
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1371-1385. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. López-Barneo, P. Ortega-Sáenz, R. Pardal, A. Pascual, and J. I. Piruat

Carotid body oxygen sensing
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1386-1398. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Study:

M. Colombat, S. Caudroy, E. Lagonotte, H. Mal, C. Danel, M. Stern, M. Fournier, and P. Birembaut

Pathomechanisms of cyst formation in pulmonary light chain deposition disease
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1399-1403. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case For Diagnosis:

E. C. Young, N. L. Mills, P. A. Henriksen, J. T. Murchison, D. M. Salter, R. L. Hayward, D. E. Newby, and A. J. Simpson

A 29-year-old male with chest pain and haemoptysis
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1404-1407. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

E. Sapey, D. Bayley, A. Ahmad, and R. Stockley

The validation of assays used to measure biomarkers in exhaled breath condensate
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1408-1409. [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. P. Rosias and E. Dompeling

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1409. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Hansen

Assessing small airways disease
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1410. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Cohen, N. R. Douma, N. H. T. ten Hacken, and D. S. Postma

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1410-1411. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. W. J. Bossink, M. Deege, and S. F. T. Thijsen

A possible role for Epstein–Barr virus infection in COPD?
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1411-1412. [Full Text] [PDF]  

W. B. Grant

To the Editors
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1412-1413. [Full Text] [PDF]  

T. E. McManus, S. Elborn, H. J. O’Neill, P. V. Coyle, and J. Kidney

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1413. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. A. Caminero

Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis: is its definition correct?
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1413-1415. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J-P. Janssens and H. L. Rieder

An ecological analysis of incidence of tuberculosis and per capita gross domestic product
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1415-1416. [Full Text] [PDF]  

G. L. Casoni, C. Gurioli, M. Romagnoli, and V. Poletti

Diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolism with endobronchial ultrasound
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1416-1417. [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary video]  

T. Bewick, M. Simmonds, M. Chikhani, J. Meyer, and W. S. Lim

Pneumonia in the context of severe sepsis: a significant diagnostic problem
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1417-1418. [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Lopes, J. Fonseca, L. Delgado, A. Moreira, R. Barros, P. Moreira, and M. da G. Castelo-Branco

Assessing asthma control: questionnaires and exhaled nitric oxide provide complementary information
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1419-1420. [Full Text] [PDF]  

S-B. Catrina and L. Juntti-Berggren

Breathless after separation... from tumour
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1420-1421. [Full Text] [PDF]  

O. N. Keene, P. M. A. Calverley, P. W. Jones, J. Vestbo, and J. A. Anderson

Statistical analysis of COPD exacerbations
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1421-1422. [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. Liu and S. Menjoge

To the Editors
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1422-1423. [Full Text] [PDF]  

O. N. Keene, P. M. A. Calverley, P. W. Jones, J. Vestbo, and J. A. Anderson

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1423. [Full Text] [PDF]  

R. K. Coker, R. Shiner, and M. R. Partridge

Is air travel safe for those with lung disease?
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 1423-1424. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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