Editorial:

J. Sunyer

The neurological effects of air pollution in children
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 535-537. [Full Text] [PDF]  

R. Loddenkemper, T. Séverin, and P.L. Haslam

European curriculum recommendations for training in adult respiratory medicine: crossing boundaries with HERMES
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 538-540. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. M. Hoeper

Treating pulmonary hypertension in COPD: where do we start?
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 541-542. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. D. Rossman

Justification for screening for chronic beryllium disease: closer to reality
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 543-544. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Perspective:

D. R. Taylor, E. D. Bateman, L-P. Boulet, H. A. Boushey, W. W. Busse, T. B. Casale, P. Chanez, P. L. Enright, P. G. Gibson, J. C. de Jongste, H. A. M. Kerstjens, S. C. Lazarus, M. L. Levy, P. M. O'Byrne, M. R. Partridge, I. D. Pavord, M. R. Sears, P. J. Sterk, S. W. Stoloff, S. J. Szefler, S. D. Sullivan, M. D. Thomas, S. E. Wenzel, and H. K. Reddel

A new perspective on concepts of asthma severity and control
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 545-554. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory cell biology:

S. Haag, S. Matthiesen, U. R. Juergens, and K. Racké

Muscarinic receptors mediate stimulation of collagen synthesis in human lung fibroblasts
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 555-562. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Kraetzel, B. Stoelcker, G. Eissner, G. Multhoff, M. Pfeifer, E. Holler, and C. Schulz

NKG2D-dependent effector function of bronchial epithelium-activated alloreactive T-cells
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 563-570. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Airway hyperresponsiveness models:

A. S. Williams, P. Nath, S-Y. Leung, N. Khorasani, A. N. J. McKenzie, I. M. Adcock, and K. F. Chung

Modulation of ozone-induced airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation by interleukin-13
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 571-578. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

V. C. Freund-Michel, M. A. Birrell, H. J. Patel, I. M. Murray-Lyon, and M. G. Belvisi

Modulation of cholinergic contractions of airway smooth muscle by cathinone: potential beneficial effects in airway diseases
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 579-584. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Wheezy infants:

P. M. Matricardi, S. Illi, C. Grüber, T. Keil, R. Nickel, U. Wahn, and S. Lau

Wheezing in childhood: incidence, longitudinal patterns and factors predicting persistence
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 585-592. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Asthma:

R. W. B. Bottema, N. E. Reijmerink, M. Kerkhof, G. H. Koppelman, F. F. Stelma, J. Gerritsen, C. Thijs, B. Brunekreef, C. P. van Schayck, and D. S. Postma

Interleukin 13, CD14, pet and tobacco smoke influence atopy in three Dutch cohorts: the allergenic study
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 593-602. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary subjects, methods and results]  

J. Douwes, S. Cheng, N. Travier, C. Cohet, A. Niesink, J. McKenzie, C. Cunningham, G. Le Gros, E. von Mutius, and N. Pearce

Farm exposure in utero may protect against asthma, hay fever and eczema
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 603-611. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: COPD:

D. Makris, N. Tzanakis, A. Damianaki, E. Ntaoukakis, E. Neofytou, M. Zervou, N. M. Siafakas, and E. G. Tzortzaki

Microsatellite DNA instability and COPD exacerbations
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 612-618. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. Stolz, H. Rasch, A. Linka, M. Di Valentino, A. Meyer, M. Brutsche, and M. Tamm

A randomised, controlled trial of bosentan in severe COPD
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 619-628. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Faustini, C. Marino, D. D'Ippoliti, F. Forastiere, V. Belleudi, and C. A. Perucci

The impact on risk-factor analysis of different mortality outcomes in COPD patients
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 629-636. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. A. Puhan, M. J. Mador, U. Held, R. Goldstein, G. H. Guyatt, and H. J. Schünemann

Interpretation of treatment changes in 6-minute walk distance in patients with COPD
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 637-643. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Tobacco exposure:

P. Glader, B. Eldh, S. Bozinovski, K. Andelid, M. Sjöstrand, C. Malmhäll, G. P. Anderson, G. C. Riise, I. Qvarfordt, and A. Lindén

Impact of acute exposure to tobacco smoke on gelatinases in the bronchoalveolar space
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 644-650. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary tables]  

Original Articles: Rehabilitation:

W-T. Liu, C-H. Wang, H-C. Lin, S-M. Lin, K-Y. Lee, Y-L. Lo, S-H. Hung, Y-M. Chang, K.F. Chung, and H-P. Kuo

Efficacy of a cell phone-based exercise programme for COPD
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 651-659. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pulmonary vasculature:

M. Toshner, J. Suntharalingam, K. Goldsmith, A. Niggebrugge, J. Pepke-Zaba, N. W. Morrell, S. Tsui, J. Flowers, and D. Jenkins

Current differences in referral patterns for pulmonary endarterectomy in the UK
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 660-663. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. Kriemler, C. Jansen, A. Linka, A. Kessel-Schaefer, M. Zehnder, T. Schürmann, M. Kohler, K. Bloch, and H. P. Brunner-La Rocca

Higher pulmonary artery pressure in children than in adults upon fast ascent to high altitude
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 664-669. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Lung transplantation:

R. L. Anderson, P. S. Hiemstra, C. Ward, I. A. Forrest, D. Murphy, D. Proud, J. Lordan, P. A. Corris, and A. J. Fisher

Antimicrobial peptides in lung transplant recipients with bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 670-677. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Lung cancer:

C. Mascaux, F. Bex, B. Martin, A. Burny, A. Haller, M. Paesmans, K. Willard-Gallo, V. Ninane, and J-P. Sculier

The role of NPM, p14arf and MDM2 in precursors of bronchial squamous cell carcinoma
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 678-686. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Environmental exposures:

S. Marchand-Adam, A. El Khatib, F. Guillon, M. W. Brauner, C. Lamberto, V. Lepage, J-M. Naccache, and D. Valeyre

Short- and long-term response to corticosteroid therapy in chronic beryllium disease
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 687-693. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary methods and results]  

A. Ö. Yildirim, M. Veith, T. Rausch, B. Müller, P. Kilb, L. S. Van Winkle, and H. Fehrenbach

Keratinocyte growth factor protects against Clara cell injury induced by naphthalene
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 694-704. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary methods and results]  

Original Articles: Sleep-disordered breathing:

J. Grenèche, M. Sarémi, C. Erhardt, A. Hoeft, A. Eschenlauer, A. Muzet, and P. Tassi

Severity of obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome and subsequent waking EEG spectral power
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 705-709. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. Olsen, S. Smith, T. Oei, and J. Douglas

Health belief model predicts adherence to CPAP before experience with CPAP
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 710-717. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME form]  

Original Articles: Tuberculosis:

C. E. French, J. R. Glynn, M. E. Kruijshaar, I. C. Ditah, V. Delpech, and I. Abubakar

The association between HIV and antituberculosis drug resistance
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 718-725. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Community-acquired pneumonia:

A. H. W. Bruns, J. J. Oosterheert, E. Hak, and A. I. M. Hoepelman

Usefulness of consecutive C-reactive protein measurements in follow-up of severe community-acquired pneumonia
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 726-732. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Garcia-Vidal, N. Fernández-Sabé, J. Carratalà, V. Díaz, R. Verdaguer, J. Dorca, F. Manresa, and F. Gudiol

Early mortality in patients with community-acquired pneumonia: causes and risk factors
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 733-739. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Cystic fibrosis:

B. Ryall, J. C. Davies, R. Wilson, A. Shoemark, and H. D. Williams

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, cyanide accumulation and lung function in CF and non-CF bronchiectasis patients
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 740-747. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Acute respiratory failure:

L. Lecuyer, S. Chevret, B. Guidet, P. Aegerter, P. Martel, B. Schlemmer, and É. Azoulay

Case volume and mortality in haematological patients with acute respiratory failure
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 748-754. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Cutting-edge technology:

J-Q. He, A. J. Sandford, I-M. Wang, S. Stepaniants, D. A. Knight, A. Kicic, S. M. Stick, and P. D. Paré

Selection of housekeeping genes for real-time PCR in atopic human bronchial epithelial cells
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 755-762. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. S. McNamara, A. Kicic, E. N. Sutanto, P. T. Stevens, and S. M. Stick

Comparison of techniques for obtaining lower airway epithelial cells from children
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 763-768. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Rapid publications:

L. Jornot, J. S. Lacroix, and T. Rochat

Neuroendocrine cells of nasal mucosa are a cellular source of brain-derived neurotrophic factor
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 769-774. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Review:

G. H. Koppelman, G. J. te Meerman, and D. S. Postma

Genetic testing for asthma
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 775-782. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Griese, M. Kappler, A. Gaggar, and D. Hartl

Inhibition of airway proteases in cystic fibrosis lung disease
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 783-795. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Series:

J. R. Curtis

Palliative and end-of-life care for patients with severe COPD
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 796-803. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Study:

A. Desir, B. Ghaye, B. Duysinx, and R. F. Dondelinger

Percutaneous sclerotherapy of a giant mediastinal lymphangioma
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 804-806. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Schreiber, J. Knolle, J. Sennekamp, K. T. Schulz, J. U. Hahn, K. G. Hering, M. Raulf-Heimsoth, and R. Merget

Sub-acute occupational hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to low-level exposure to diisocyanates in a secretary
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 807-811. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

H. K. Reddel, S. Z. Bosnic-Anticevich, C. L. Amour, and I. Basheti

Pharmacist interventions in asthma
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 812. [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. Mehuys and G. Brusselle

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 812. [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. Aggarwal and P.R. Mohapatra

High-resolution computed tomography in Mycobacterium avium complex disease: one step forward, two steps back
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 813. [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. Kuroishi and Y. Nakamura

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 813-814. [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. Zeminian, M. Pattarello, and F. Rubini

COPD and osteoporosis: a lot of work to be done
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 814-815. [Full Text] [PDF]  

R. A. Sewell, A. J. Cohn, and M. C. Chawarski

Doubts about the role of cannabis in causing lung cancer
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 815-816. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Singh and P. J. Sterk

Noninvasive ventilation and the potential risk of transmission of infection
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 816. [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Cabrera Lacalzada and S. Díaz-Lobato

Grading obesity hypoventilation syndrome severity
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 817-818. [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. W. Turner, P. J. Franklin, R. C. Mutch, and S. M. Stick

Flow-independent nitric oxide parameters in infants with and without recurrent wheeze
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 818-819. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. D. Vellore, S. Madathil, R. A. Heinink, V. C. Moore, S. Manney, C. Burge, and P. S. Burge

Vitamins as asthmagens in the workplace
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 819-820. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. S. Jaakkola and P. Sripaiboonkij

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 820-821. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Author Correction:

"BECLOMETHASONE/FORMOTEROL VERSUS BUDESONIDE/FORMOTEROL COMBINATION THERAPY IN ASTHMA". A. PAPI, P.L. PAGGIARO, G. NICOLINI, A.M. VIGNOLA AND L.M. FABBRI ON BEHALF OF THE INHALED COMBINATION ASTHMA TREATMENT VERSUS SYMBICORT (ICAT SY) STUDY GROUP. EUR RESPIR J 2007; 29: 682–689.
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 822. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Errata:

"LUNG VOLUME MEASUREMENTS" [REPLY LETTER]. M. CAZZOLA, V. BRUSASCO AND F.J. MARTINEZ. EUR RESPIR J 2008; 32: 528.
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 822. [Full Text] [PDF]  

"TACROLIMUS FOR ANTISYNTHETASE SYNDROME WITH INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE?" [REPLY LETTER]. L.P. NICOD. EUR RESPIR J 2008; 32: 245–246.
Eur Respir J 2008 32: 822. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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