Editorials:

E.W. Russi, K.E. Bloch, and W. Weder

Lung volume reduction surgery: what can we learn from the National Emphysema Treatment Trial?
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 571-573. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M.D. Klinnert

Evaluating the effects of stress on asthma: a paradoxical challenge
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 574-575. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Gerritsen

Flexible bronchoscopy in children: an open airway
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 576-577. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Front Rows of Science:

C. Admyre, J. Grunewald, J. Thyberg, S. Gripenbäck, G. Tornling, A. Eklund, A. Scheynius, and S. Gabrielsson

Exosomes with major histocompatibility complex class II and co-stimulatory molecules are present in human BAL fluid
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 578-583. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Clinical Forum:

C.A. Lewis, T.E. Eaton, P. Young, and J. Kolbe

Short-burst oxygen immediately before and after exercise is ineffective in nonhypoxic COPD patients
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 584-588. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Bench to Bedside: Oncology:

A.H. Diacon, B.W. Van de Wal, C. Wyser, J.P. Smedema, J. Bezuidenhout, C.T. Bolliger, and G. Walzl

Diagnostic tools in tuberculous pleurisy: a direct comparative study
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 589-591. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Krane and M. Griese

Surfactant protein D in serum from patients with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 592-595. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory Cell Biology:

J. Springer and A. Fischer

Substance P-induced pulmonary vascular remodelling in precision cut lung slices
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 596-601. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Chronic Bronchitis:

D. Miotto, M.P. Ruggieri, P. Boschetto, G. Cavallesco, A. Papi, I. Bononi, C. Piola, B. Murer, L.M. Fabbri, and C.E. Mapp

Interleukin-13 and -4 expression in the central airways of smokers with chronic bronchitis
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 602-608. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Emphysema:

H. Kanazawa, K. Hirata, and J. Yoshikawa

Imbalance between vascular endothelial growth factor and endostatin in emphysema
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 609-612. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Asthma:

B.L. Laube, B.A. Curbow, S.T. Fitzgerald, and K. Spratt

Early pulmonary response to allergen is attenuated during acute emotional stress in females with asthma
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 613-618. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

G. Cesaroni, S. Farchi, M. Davoli, F. Forastiere, and C.A. Perucci

Individual and area-based indicators of socioeconomic status and childhood asthma
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 619-624. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory Muscles:

M. Bezzi, C. Donzel-Raynaud, C. Straus, C. Tantucci, M. Zelter, J-P. Derenne, and T. Similowski

Unaltered respiratory-related evoked potentials after acute diaphragm dysfunction in humans
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 625-630. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Mechanical Ventilation in Children:

U. Mellies, R. Ragette, C. Dohna Schwake, H. Boehm, T. Voit, and H. Teschler

Long-term noninvasive ventilation in children and adolescents with neuromuscular disorders
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 631-636. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pulmonary Infections:

E. Heldal, U.R. Dahle, P. Sandven, D.A. Caugant, N. Brattaas, H.T. Waaler, D.A. Enarson, A. Tverdal, and J. Kongerud

Risk factors for recent transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 637-642. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Pruszczyk, M. Kostrubiec, A. Bochowicz, G. Styczynski, M. Szulc, M. Kurzyna, A. Fijalkowska, A. Kuch-Wocial, I. Chlewicka, and A. Torbicki

N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in patients with acute pulmonary embolism
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 649-653. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pulmonary Circulation:

R. Menéndez, M.J. Cremades, E. Martínez-Moragón, J.J. Soler, S. Reyes, and M. Perpiñá

Duration of length of stay in pneumonia: influence of clinical factors and hospital type
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 643-648. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Sleep Disordered Breathing:

P. Bottini, M.L. Dottorini, M. Cristina Cordoni, G. Casucci, and C. Tantucci

Sleep-disordered breathing in nonobese diabetic subjects with autonomic neuropathy
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 654-660. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J.F. Masa, J. Corral, M.J. Martín, J.A. Riesco, A. Sojo, M. Hernández, and N.J. Douglas

Assessment of thoracoabdominal bands to detect respiratory effort-related arousal
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 661-667. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Home Monitoring:

J. Rigau, F. Burgos, C. Hernández, J. Roca, D. Navajas, and R. Farré

Unsupervised self-testing of airway obstruction by forced oscillation at the patient's home
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 668-671. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Reviews:

P.J. Barnes, S.D. Shapiro, and R.A. Pauwels

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: molecular and cellularmechanisms
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 672-688. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Series:

O. Vandenplas, K. Toren, and P.D. Blanc

Health and socioeconomic impact of work-related asthma
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 689-697. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ERS Task Force:

F. Midulla, J. de Blic, A. Barbato, A. Bush, E Eber, S Kotecha, E Haxby, C Moretti, P Pohunek, and F Ratjen

Flexible endoscopy of paediatric airways
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 698-708. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Studies:

L. Korniszewski, M. Kurzyna, B. Stolarski, A. Torbicki, A. Smerdel, and R. Ploski

Fatal primary pulmonary hypertension in a 30-yr-old female with APECED syndrome
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 709-711. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case for Diagnosis:

S. Baser, F.E. Fisekci, S. Ozkurt, G. Kiter, S. Kirac, and H. Alper

A 26-yr-old female with persistent cough
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 712-715. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

R. Varraso, M.P. Oryszczyn, and F. Kauffmann

Sex differences in respiratory symptoms
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 716. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M.L. Larsson, B. Lundbäck, and K. Larsson

From the Authors
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 717. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Errata:

"Indirect airway challenges". G.F. Joos, B. O'Connor, on behalf of the Task Force. Co-authors of the Task Force Report: G.F. Joos (Chairman), B. O'Connor (Co-Chairman), S.D. Anderson, F. Chung, D.W. Cockcroft, B. Dahlén, G. DiMaria, A. Foresi, F.E. Hargreave, S.T. Holgate, M. Inman, J. Lötvall, H. Magnussen, R. Polosa, D.S. Postma, J. Riedler. Eur Respir J 2003; 21: 1050–1068.
Eur Respir J 2003 22: 718. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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