Editorials:

A.T. Dinh-Xuan, M. Humbert, and R. Naeije

Severe pulmonary hypertension: walking through new paths to revisit an old field
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 509-510. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M.W. Elliott

Noninvasive ventilation in chronic ventilatory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 511-514. [Full Text] [PDF]  

G. Piedimonte and E.A.F. Simoes

Respiratory syncytial virus and subsequent asthma: one step closer to unravelling the Gordian knot?
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 515-517. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pulmonary Circulation:

M. Humbert, Z. Deng, G. Simonneau, R.J. Barst, O. Sitbon, M. Wolf, N. Cuervo, K.J. Moore, S.E. Hodge, J.A. Knowles, and J.H. Morse

BMPR2 germline mutations in pulmonary hypertension associated with fenfluramine derivatives
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 518-523. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. Spiekerkoetter, H. Fabel, and M.M. Hoeper

Effects of inhaled salbutamol in primary pulmonary hypertension
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 524-528. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: COPD/Rehabilitation:

E. Clini, C. Sturani, A. Rossi, S. Viaggi, A. Corrado, C.F. Donner, and N. Ambrosino

The Italian multicentre study on noninvasive ventilation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 529-538. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Correction]  

Original Articles: Bench to Bedside: Biomarkers of Disease:

E. Prescott, T. Almdal, K.L. Mikkelsen, C.L. Tofteng, J. Vestbo, and P. Lange

Prognostic value of weight change in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: results from the Copenhagen City Heart Study
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 539-544. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. Thys, J. Roeseler, M. Reynaert, G. Liistro, and D.O. Rodenstein

Noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure: a prospective randomised placebo-controlled trial
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 545-555. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Di Stefano, G. Caramori, T. Oates, A. Capelli, M. Lusuardi, I. Gnemmi, F. Ioli, K.F. Chung, C.F. Donner, P.J. Barnes, and I.M. Adcock

Increased expression of nuclear factor-B in bronchial biopsies from smokers and patients with COPD
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 556-563. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

T. Troosters, J. Vilaro, R. Rabinovich, A. Casas, J.A. Barberà, R. Rodriguez-Roisin, and J. Roca

Physiological responses to the 6-min walk test in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 564-569. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. Lötters, B. van Tol, G. Kwakkel, and R. Gosselink

Effects of controlled inspiratory muscle training in patients with COPD: a meta-analysis
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 570-577. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

W.D-C. Man, Y-M. Luo, N. Mustfa, G.F. Rafferty, J-C. Glerant, M.I. Polkey, and J. Moxham

Postprandial effects on twitch transdiaphragmatic pressure
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 577-580. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Bronchiectasis:

R.E. Sheehan, A.U. Wells, S.J. Copley, S.R. Desai, S.J. Howling, P.J. Cole, R. Wilson, and D.M. Hansell

A comparison of serial computed tomography and functional change in bronchiectasis
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 581-587. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Asthma/Allergy:

E.D. Bateman, L.F. Frith, and G.L. Braunstein

Achieving guideline-based asthma control: does the patient benefit?
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 588-596. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Emelyanov, G. Fedoseev, O. Krasnoschekova, A. Abulimity, T. Trendeleva, and P.J. Barnes

Treatment of asthma with lipid extract of New Zealand green-lipped mussel: a randomised clinical trial
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 596-600. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S.L. Jones, P. Herbison, J.O. Cowan, E.M. Flannery, R.J. Hancox, C.R. McLachlan, and D.R. Taylor

Exhaled NO and assessment of anti-inflammatory effects of inhaled steroid: dose-response relationship
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 601-608. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Koarai, M. Ichinose, H. Sugiura, M. Tomaki, M. Watanabe, S. Yamagata, Y. Komaki, K. Shirato, and T. Hattori

iNOS depletion completely diminishes reactive nitrogen-species formation after an allergic response
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 609-616. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Paediatrics Asthma/Allergy:

J. Heinrich, G. Bolte, B. Hölscher, J. Douwes, I. Lehmann, B. Fahlbusch, W. Bischof, M. Weiss, M. Borte, and H-E. Wichmann

Allergens and endotoxin on mothers' mattresses and total immunoglobulin E in cord blood of neonates
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 617-623. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Pfleger, E. Eber, E. Weinhandl, and M.S. Zach

Effects of nedocromil and salbutamol on airway reactivity in children with asthma
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 624-629. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

L. Ghiro, S. Zanconato, O. Rampon, V. Piovan, M.F. Pasquale, and E. Baraldi

Effect of montelukast added to inhaled corticosteroids on fractional exhaled nitric oxide in asthmatic children
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 630-634. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Ernst, H. Ghezzo, and M.R. Becklake

Risk factors for bronchial hyperresponsiveness in late childhood and early adolescence
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 635-639. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

N. Lopez, S. de Barros-Mazon, M. Marluce dos Santos Vilela, A. Condino Neto, and J.D. Ribeiro

Are immunoglobulin E levels associated with early wheezing? A prospective study in Brazilian infants
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 640-645. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Paediatrics:

P. Thunqvist, G. Lilja, M. Wickman, and G. Pershagen

Asthma in children exposed to nitrogen dioxide in ice arenas
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 646-650. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Jones, J.M. Qui, E. Bataki, H. Elphick, S. Ritson, G.S. Evans, and M.L. Everard

Neutrophil survival is prolonged in the airways of healthy infants and infants with RSV bronchiolitis
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 651-657. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Lung Function:

M.E. Hodson, C.G. Gallagher, and J.R.W. Govan

A randomised clinical trial of nebulised tobramycin or colistin in cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 658-664. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Bottai, F. Pistelli, F. Di Pede, L. Carrozzi, S. Baldacci, G. Matteelli, A. Scognamiglio, and G. Viegi

Longitudinal changes of body mass index, spirometry and diffusion in a general population
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 665-673. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Occupation/Environment:

D. Vanpee, Ch. Swine, J.P. Delwiche, J. Jamart, and L. Delaunois

Does negative expiratory pressure influence performances of spirometry in older patients?
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 674-678. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J.P. Zock, M. Kogevinas, J. Sunyer, D. Jarvis, K. Torén, and J.M. Antó

Asthma characteristics in cleaning workers, workers in other risk jobs and office workers
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 679-685. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Müller-Suur, K. Larsson, and J. Grunewald

Organic dust-induced interleukin-12 production activates T- and natural killer cells
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 686-690. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. von Klot, G. Wölke, T. Tuch, J. Heinrich, D.W. Dockery, J. Schwartz, W.G. Kreyling, H.E. Wichmann, and A. Peters

Increased asthma medication use in association with ambient fine and ultrafine particles
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 691-702. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Oncology:

H. Kuhn, U. Liebers, C. Gessner, A. Schumacher, C. Witt, J. Schauer, I. Kovesdi, and G. Wolff

Adenovirus-mediated E2F-1 gene transfer in nonsmall-cell lung cancer induces cell growth arrest and apoptosis
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 703-709. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

B. Chenuel, P. Haouzi, P. Olivier, P.Y. Marie, B. Chalon, and J. Borrelly

Effect of exercise on lung-perfusion scanning in patients with bronchogenic carcinoma
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 710-716. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Sleep:

P. Solin, D.M. Jackson, T. Roebuck, and M.T. Naughton

Cardiac diastolic function and hypercapnic ventilatory responses in central sleep apnoea
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 717-723. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. García-Río, J.M. Pino, T. Ramirez, D. Alvaro, A. Alonso, C. Villasante, and J. Villamor

Inspiratory neural drive response to hypoxia adequately estimates peripheral chemosensitivity in OSAHS patients
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 724-732. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Dingli, I. Fietze, T. Assimakopoulos, S. Quispe-Bravo, C. Witt, and N.J. Douglas

Arousability in sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome patients
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 733-740. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Series:

M. Humbert and R.C. Trembath

Genetics of pulmonary hypertension: from bench to bedside
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 741-749. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Cadranel, M. Wislez, and M. Antoine

Primary pulmonary lymphoma
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 750-762. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

G. D'Amato, G. Liccardi, M. D'Amato, and M. Cazzola

Outdoor air pollution, climatic changes and allergic bronchial asthma
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 763-776. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J.A. Wedzicha and J-F. Muir

Noninvasive ventilation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 777-784. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case for Diagnosis:

P. Rodrigues Genta, C. Bastos Valeri, R. Adib Kairalla, V.L. Capelozzi, and C.R. Ribeiro de Carvalho

A 44-yr-old male with progressive dyspnoea and dry cough
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 786-788. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

D. Honeybourne

Survey of flexible fibreoptic bronchoscopy in the UK
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 789. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Errata:

"Noninvasive ventilation in cystic fibrosis patients with acute or chronic respiratory failure". B.P. Madden, H. Kariyawasam, A.J. Siddiqi, A. Machin, J.A. Pryor, M.E. Hodson. Eur Respir J 2002; 19: 310–313
Eur Respir J 2002 20: 790. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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