Editorials:

L. Papazian and M. Gainnier

Indications of BAL, lung biopsy, or both in mechanically ventilated patients with unexplained infiltrations
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 383-384. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J.R. Bach

Mechanical insufflation/exsufflation: has it come of age? A commentary
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 385-386. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Front Rows of Science:

M. Laan, O. Prause, M. Miyamoto, M. Sjöstrand, A.M. Hytönen, T. Kaneko, J. Lötvall, and A. Lindén

A role of GM-CSF in the accumulation of neutrophils in the airways caused by IL-17 and TNF-
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 387-393. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory Cell Biology:

S. Blesa, J. Cortijo, M. Mata, A. Serrano, D. Closa, F. Santangelo, J.M. Estrela, J. Suchankova, and E.J. Morcillo

Oral N-acetylcysteine attenuates the rat pulmonary inflammatory response to antigen
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 394-400. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K.W. Tsang, P. Ng, P.L. Ho, S. Chan, G. Tipoe, R. Leung, J. Sun, J.C. Ho, M.S. Ip, and W.K. Lam

Effects of erythromycin on Pseudomonas aeruginosa adherence to collagen and morphology in vitro
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 401-406. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Bench to Bedside: Sarcoidosis:

M.W. Ziegenhagen, M.E. Rothe, M. Schlaak, and J. Müller-Quernheim

Bronchoalveolar and serological parameters reflecting the severity of sarcoidosis
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 407-413. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. Sabounchi-Schütt, J. Åström, U. Hellman, A. Eklund, and J. Grunewald

Changes in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid proteins in sarcoidosis: a proteomics approach
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 414-420. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

H. Fehrenbach, G. Zissel, T. Goldmann, T. Tschernig, E. Vollmer, R. Pabst, and J. Müller-Quernheim

Alveolar macrophages are the main source for tumour necrosis factor- in patients with sarcoidosis
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 421-428. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Exhaled Disease Markers:

G.M. Verleden, L.J. Dupont, M. Delcroix, D. Van Raemdonck, J. Vanhaecke, T. Lerut, and M. Demedts

Exhaled nitric oxide after lung transplantation: impact of the native lung
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 429-432. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S.A. Kharitonov, F. Gonio, C. Kelly, S. Meah, and P.J. Barnes

Reproducibility of exhaled nitric oxide measurements in healthy and asthmatic adults and children
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 433-438. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Paredi, G. Caramori, D. Cramer, S. Ward, A. Ciaccia, A. Papi, S.A. Kharitonov, and P.J. Barnes

Slower rise of exhaled breath temperature in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 439-443. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Emphysema:

I. Ferrarotti, M. Zorzetto, M. Beccaria, L.S. Gilè, R. Porta, N. Ambrosino, P.F. Pignatti, I. Cerveri, E. Pozzi, and M. Luisetti

Tumour necrosis factor family genes in a phenotype of COPD associated with emphysema
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 444-449. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Boschetto, M. Miniati, D. Miotto, F. Braccioni, E. De Rosa, I. Bononi, A. Papi, M. Saetta, L.M. Fabbri, and C.E. Mapp

Predominant emphysema phenotype in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 450-454. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Asthma:

J. Crane, J. Mallol, R. Beasley, A. Stewart, and M.I. Asher

Agreement between written and video questions for comparing asthma symptoms in ISAAC
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 455-461. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. Vandentorren, I. Baldi, I. Annesi Maesano, D. Charpin, F. Neukirch, L. Filleul, A. Cantagrel, and J.F. Tessier

Long-term mortality among adults with or without asthma in the PAARC study
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 462-467. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Brogger, P. Bakke, G.E. Eide, B. Johansen, A. Andersen, and A. Gulsvik

Long-term changes in adult asthma prevalence
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 468-472. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. Kiss, W. Veegh, D. Schragel, C. Bachl, C. Stöllberger, and K. Sertl

Bronchial asthma causing symptoms suggestive of angina pectoris
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 473-477. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Tuberculosis:

The Research Committee of the British Thoracic Society

Pulmonary disease caused by M. malmoense in HIV negative patients: 5-yr follow-up of patients receiving standardised treatment
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 478-482. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

T. Schön, D. Elias, F. Moges, E. Melese, T. Tessema, O. Stendahl, S. Britton, and T. Sundqvist

Arginine as an adjuvant to chemotherapy improves clinical outcome in active tuberculosis
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 483-488. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Mechanical Ventilation and Invasive Diagnostics:

P.A. Bulpa, A.M. Dive, L. Mertens, M.A. Delos, J. Jamart, P.A. Evrard, M.R. Gonzalez, and E.J. lnstallé

Combined bronchoalveolar lavage and transbronchial lung biopsy: safety and yield in ventilated patients
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 489-494. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

I. Tsangaris, M.E. Lekka, E. Kitsiouli, S. Constantopoulos, and G. Nakos

Bronchoalveolar lavage alterations during prolonged ventilation of patients without acute lung injury
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 495-501. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Neuromuscular Disease:

M. Chatwin, E. Ross, N. Hart, A.H. Nickol, M.I. Polkey, and A.K. Simonds

Cough augmentation with mechanical insufflation/exsufflation in patients with neuromuscular weakness
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 502-508. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Sleep Disordered Breathing:

O. Marrone, A. Salvaggio, M.R. Bonsignore, G. Insalaco, and G. Bonsignore

Blood pressure responsiveness to obstructive events during sleep after chronic CPAP
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 509-514. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Mar, J.R. Rueda, J. Durán-Cantolla, C. Schechter, and J. Chilcott

The cost-effectiveness of nCPAP treatment in patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnoea
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 515-522. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

H.A.K. Browne, L. Adams, A.K. Simonds, and M.J. Morrell

Ageing does not influence the sleep-related decrease in the hypercapnic ventilatory response
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 523-529. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Exercise Testing:

J.A. Neder, S. Dal Corso, C. Malaguti, S. Reis, M.B. De Fuccio, H. Schmidt, J.P. Fuld, and L.E. Nery

The pattern and timing of breathing during incremental exercise: a normative study
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 530-538. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Series:

V.B. Antony

Immunological mechanisms in pleural disease
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 539-544. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

G.F. Mabeza and J. Macfarlane

Pulmonary actinomycosis
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 545-551. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Studies:

E. Radzikowska, E. Szczepulska, M. Chabowski, and I. Bestry

Organising pneumonia caused by transtuzumab (Herceptin) therapy for breast cancer
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 552-555. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

J. Knox, D. Jarvis, and on behalf of the ECRHS II Steering Committee

The European Community Respiratory Health Survey II
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 556-560. [Full Text] [PDF]  

E.H. Walters

From the Authors
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 556. [Full Text] [PDF]  

C.K. Connolly

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: underdiagnosed, underinvestigated, inappropriately managed?
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 556-557. [Full Text] [PDF]  

S.I. Rennard, M. Decramer, P.M.A. Calverley, N.B. Pride, J.B. Soriano, P.A. Vermeire, and J. Vestbo

From the Authors
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 557. [Full Text] [PDF]  

T. Köhnlein and T. Welte

Noninvasive ventilation in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 558. [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. Clini and N. Ambrosino

From the Authors
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 558-559. [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. Marchand

Survival in COPD patients after regular use of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 559-560. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J.B. Soriano, J. Vestbo, and N.B. Pride

From the Authors
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 560. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Errata:

"Public health and medicolegal implications of sleep apnoea". W.T. McNicholas and J. Krieger on behalf of the Task Force members. Eur Respir J 2002; 20: 1594–1609.
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 561. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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