Editorial:

E. Brambilla and S. Lantuejoul

Telomerase activation in adenocarcinoma–bronchioloalveolar carcinoma
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1079-1081. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. H. Kendrick

Airway clearance techniques in cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1082-1083. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Janssen and M. Noppen

Interventional pulmonology
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1084-1085. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Bench to bedside: mesothelioma:

J. P. J. J. Hegmans, A. Hemmes, H. Hammad, L. Boon, H. C. Hoogsteden, and B. N. Lambrecht

Mesothelioma environment comprises cytokines and T-regulatory cells that suppress immune responses
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1086-1095. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Lung inflammation:

L. J. Mueller-Anneling, M. E. O'Neill, and P. S. Thorne

Biomonitoring for assessment of organic dust-induced lung inflammation
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1096-1102. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

O. Leclerc, V. Lagente, J-M. Planquois, C. Berthelier, M. Artola, T. Eichholtz, C. P. Bertrand, and F. Schmidlin

Involvement of MMP-12 and phosphodiesterase type 4 in cigarette smoke-induced inflammation in mice
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1102-1109. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: COPD:

V. S. Probst, T. Troosters, F. Pitta, M. Decramer, and R. Gosselink

Cardiopulmonary stress during exercise training in patients with COPD
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1110-1118. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Hill, S. C. Jenkins, D. L. Philippe, N. Cecins, K. L. Shepherd, D. J. Green, D. R. Hillman, and P. R. Eastwood

High-intensity inspiratory muscle training in COPD
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1119-1128. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Air pollution:

E. Samoli, E. Aga, G. Touloumi, K. Nisiotis, B. Forsberg, A. Lefranc, J. Pekkanen, B. Wojtyniak, C. Schindler, E. Niciu, R. Brunstein, M. Dodic Fikfak, J. Schwartz, and K. Katsouyanni

Short-term effects of nitrogen dioxide on mortality: an analysis within the APHEA project
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1129-1138. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

H. Moshammer, H-P. Hutter, H. Hauck, and M. Neuberger

Low levels of air pollution induce changes of lung function in a panel of schoolchildren
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1138-1143. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Asthma:

R. H. Green, C. E. Brightling, S. McKenna, B. Hargadon, N. Neale, D. Parker, C. Ruse, I. P. Hall, and I. D. Pavord

Comparison of asthma treatment given in addition to inhaled corticosteroids on airway inflammation and responsiveness
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1144-1151. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. Ihre, P. Gyllfors, L. E. Gustafsson, M. Kumlin, and B. Dahlén

Early rise in exhaled nitric oxide and mast cell activation in repeated low-dose allergen challenge
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1152-1159. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Corticosteroids:

B. Fouty, T. Moss, V. Solodushko, and M. Kraft

Dexamethasone can stimulate G1-S phase transition in human airway fibroblasts in asthma
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1160-1167. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Ernst, M. Baltzan, J. Deschênes, and S. Suissa

Low-dose inhaled and nasal corticosteroid use and the risk of cataracts
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1168-1174. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Lung cancer:

F. Suau, V. Cottin, F. Archer, S. Croze, J. Chastang, G. Cordier, F. Thivolet-Béjui, J-F. Mornex, and C. Leroux

Telomerase activation in a model of lung adenocarcinoma
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1175-1182. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

R. M. Huber, M. Reck, H. Gosse, J. von Pawel, J. Mezger, J. G. Saal, R. Kleinschmidt, C. Steppert, and H. Steppling

Efficacy of a toxicity-adjusted topotecan therapy in recurrent small cell lung cancer
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1183-1189. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Occupational lung disease:

J. Müller-Quernheim, K. I. Gaede, E. Fireman, and G. Zissel

Diagnoses of chronic beryllium disease within cohorts of sarcoidosis patients
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1190-1195. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Medina-Ramón, J. P. Zock, M. Kogevinas, J. Sunyer, X. Basagaña, J. Schwartz, P. S. Burge, V. Moore, and J. M. Antó

Short-term respiratory effects of cleaning exposures in female domestic cleaners
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1196-1203. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Cystic fibrosis:

B. McCarren and J. A. Alison

Physiological effects of vibration in subjects with cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1204-1209. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Community-acquired pneumonia:

J. Rello, A. Rodriguez, A. Torres, J. Roig, J. Sole-Violan, J. Garnacho-Montero, M. V. de la Torre, J. M. Sirvent, M. Bodi for the CAPUCI study investigators

Implications of COPD in patients admitted to the intensive care unit by community-acquired pneumonia
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1210-1216. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. M. W. van de Garde, P. C. Souverein, J. M. M. van den Bosch, V. H. M. Deneer, and H. G. M. Leufkens

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor use and pneumonia risk in a general population
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1217-1222. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Tuberculosis:

R. Erbes, K. Oettel, M. Raffenberg, H. Mauch, M. Schmidt-Ioanas, and H. Lode

Characteristics and outcome of patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis requiring intensive care
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1223-1228. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Sleep-disordered breathing:

G. V. Robinson, D. M. Smith, B. A. Langford, R. J. O. Davies, and J. R. Stradling

Continuous positive airway pressure does not reduce blood pressure in nonsleepy hypertensive OSA patients
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1229-1235. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Mechanical ventilation:

J. Gonzalez-Bermejo, V. Laplanche, F. E. Husseini, A. Duguet, J-P. Derenne, and T. Similowski

Evaluation of the user-friendliness of 11 home mechanical ventilators
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1236-1243. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data]  

Original Articles: Innovative pulmonary function:

J. E. Hansen, X-G. Sun, and K. Wasserman

Should forced expiratory volume in six seconds replace forced vital capacity to detect airway obstruction?
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1244-1250. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

G. S. Zavorsky and J. M. Murias

A small amount of inhaled nitric oxide does not increase lung diffusing capacity
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1251-1257. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Series:

C. T. Bolliger, T. G. Sutedja, J. Strausz, and L. Freitag

Therapeutic bronchoscopy with immediate effect: laser, electrocautery, argon plasma coagulation and stents
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1258-1271. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Tazi

Adult pulmonary Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1272-1285. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. A. Giembycz and R. Newton

Beyond the dogma: novel ß₂-adrenoceptor signalling in the airways
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1286-1306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Study:

P. Kelleher, A. Goodsall, A. Mulgirigama, H. Kunst, D. C. Henderson, R. Wilson, A. Newman-Taylor, and M. Levin

Interferon- therapy in two patients with progressive chronic pulmonary aspergillosis
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1307-1310. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

T. Hoehn, M. William, A. R. McPhaden, H. Stannigel, E. Mayatepek, and R. M. Wadsworth

Endothelial, inducible and neuronal nitric oxide synthase in congenital pulmonary lymphangiectasis
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1311-1315. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case For Diagnosis:

K-A. Wu, W-C. Perng, S-C. Lee, M-F. Cheng, L-F. Sheu, and C-P. Wu

An asymptomatic male with mediastinal masses
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1316-1319. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

G. L. Biscione, L. Mugnaini, F. Pasqua, G. Crigna, L. Ferri, V. Cardaci, M. Fini, R. Gargano, P. Granone, and A. Cesario

BODE index and pulmonary rehabilitation in chronic respiratory failure
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1320. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. V. Kamath, P. K. Myint, S. L. Vowler, and B. D. W. Harrison

Is it time to rethink the urea criterion in CURB-65?
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1321-1322. [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Enright

Flawed interpretative strategies for lung function tests harm patients
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1322-1323. [Full Text] [PDF]  

R. Pellegrino, V. Brusasco, R. O. Crapo, G. Viegi, J. Wanger, P. Gustafsson, M. R. Miller, R. T. McKay, R. Casaburi, N. McIntire, O. F. Pedersen, F. Burgos, R. Jensen, and D. Navajas

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1323-1324. [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Butler and L. G. Heaney

Risk factors of frequent exacerbations in difficult-to-treat asthma
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1324-1325. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. ten Brinke and E. H. Bel

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2006 27: 1325-1326. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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