Editorial:

K-H. Carlsen

Asthma, airway inflammation and epithelial damage in elite athletes
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 713-714. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. B. Soriano and G. Parkes

Remember elephants and icebergs... "Your lung function should be here, but it is there!"
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 715-716. [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. D. Michelakis

Soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators as a potential therapy for PAH: enthusiasm, pragmatism and concern
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 717-721. [Full Text] [PDF]  

R. Farré and D. Navajas

Quality control: a necessary, but sometimes overlooked, tool for improving respiratory medicine
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 722-723. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Asthma and allergy:

E. Kurt, S. Metintas, I. Basyigit, I. Bulut, E. Coskun, S. Dabak, F. Deveci, F. Fidan, H. Kaynar, E.Kunt Uzaslan, K. Onbasi, S. Ozkurt, G.Pasaoglu Karakis, S. Sahan, U. Sahin, K. Oguzulgen, F. Yildiz, D. Mungan, A. Yorgancioglu, B. Gemicioglu, and A.Fuat Kalyoncu for the PARFAIT Study of the Turkish Thoracic Society Asthma and Allergy Working Group

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Allergies in Turkey (PARFAIT): results of a multicentre cross-sectional study in adults
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 724-733. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M-H. Dufour, C. Lemière, P. Prince, and L-P. Boulet

Comparative airway response to high- versus low-molecular weight agents in occupational asthma
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 734-739. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

V. Bougault, J. Turmel, J. St-Laurent, M. Bertrand, and L-P. Boulet

Asthma, airway inflammation and epithelial damage in swimmers and cold-air athletes
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 740-746. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

B. Dahlén, A-S. Lantz, E. Ihre, M. Skedinger, E. Henriksson, L. Jörgensen, T. Ekström, S-E. Dahlén, and K. Larsson

Effect of formoterol with or without budesonide in repeated low-dose allergen challenge
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 747-753. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: COPD and smoking-related disorders:

D. Kotz, G. Wesseling, M. J. H. Huibers, and O. C. P. van Schayck

Efficacy of confronting smokers with airflow limitation for smoking cessation
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 754-762. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. J. Butcher, O. Lagerquist, D. D. Marciniuk, S. R. Petersen, D. F. Collins, and R. L. Jones

Relationship between ventilatory constraint and muscle fatigue during exercise in COPD
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 763-770. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. A. Mahler, J. A. Murray, L. A. Waterman, J. Ward, W. J. Kraemer, X. Zhang, and J. C. Baird

Endogenous opioids modify dyspnoea during treadmill exercise in patients with COPD
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 771-777. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

D-W. Perng, C-W. Tao, K-C. Su, C-C. Tsai, L-Y. Liu, and Y-C. Lee

Anti-inflammatory effects of salmeterol/fluticasone, tiotropium/fluticasone or tiotropium in COPD
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 778-784. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pulmonary vascular disease:

F. Grimminger, G. Weimann, R. Frey, R. Voswinckel, M. Thamm, D. Bölkow, N. Weissmann, W. Mück, S. Unger, G. Wensing, R. T. Schermuly, and H.A. Ghofrani

First acute haemodynamic study of soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator riociguat in pulmonary hypertension
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 785-792. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary tables]  

Original Articles: Sleep-related disorders:

D. J. Lederer, S. Jelic, R. C. Basner, A. Ishizaka, and J. Bhattacharya

Circulating KL-6, a biomarker of lung injury, in obstructive sleep apnoea
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 793-796. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. Roche, J-M. Gaspoz, V. Pichot, M. Picard-Kossovsky, D. Maudoux, A. Garcin, S. Celle, E. Sforza, J. C. Barthélémy on behalf of the PROOF and SYNAPSE Study Groups

Association between C-reactive protein and unrecognised sleep-disordered breathing in the elderly
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 797-803. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. Damjanovic, A. Fluck, H. Bremer, J. Müller-Quernheim, M. Idzko, and S. Sorichter

Compliance in sleep apnoea therapy: influence of home care support and pressure mode
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 804-811. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Tuberculosis:

Y. Kobashi, T. Sugiu, K. Mouri, Y. Obase, N. Miyashita, and M. Oka

Indeterminate results of QuantiFERON TB-2G test performed in routine clinical practice
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 812-815. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

L. Valdés, E. San José, J. M. Álvarez Dobaño, A. Golpe, J. M. Valle, P. Penela, and F. J. González Barcala

Diagnostic value of interleukin-12 p40 in tuberculous pleural effusions
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 816-820. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Thoracic oncology:

M. Infante, R. F. Lutman, S. Imparato, M. Di Rocco, G. L. Ceresoli, V. Torri, E. Morenghi, F. Minuti, S. Cavuto, E. Bottoni, F. Inzirillo, U. Cariboni, V. Errico, M. A. Incarbone, G. Ferraroli, G. Brambilla, M. Alloisio, and G. Ravasi

Differential diagnosis and management of focal ground-glass opacities
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 821-827. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Lung function:

R. Jensen, M. Leyk, R. Crapo, D. Muchmore, and P. Y. Berclaz

Quality control of D_L,CO instruments in global clinical trials
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 828-834. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Cell and animal studies:

J. V. Thaikoottathil, R. J. Martin, J. Zdunek, A. Weinberger, J. G. Rino, and H. W. Chu

Cigarette smoke extract reduces VEGF in primary human airway epithelial cells
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 835-843. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

T. K. Ansell, P. K. McFawn, P. B. Noble, A. R. West, L. Fernandes, and H. W. Mitchell

Potent bronchodilation and reduced stiffness by relaxant stimuli under dynamic conditions
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 844-851. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

T. Xu, J. Qiao, L. Zhao, G. He, K. Li, J. Wang, Y. Tian, and H. Wang

Effect of dexamethasone on acute respiratory distress syndrome induced by the H5N1 virus in mice
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 852-860. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Woyda, S. Koebrich, I. Reiss, S. Rudloff, S. S. Pullamsetti, A. Rühlmann, N. Weissmann, H. A. Ghofrani, A. Günther, W. Seeger, F. Grimminger, R. E. Morty, and R. T. Schermuly

Inhibition of phosphodiesterase 4 enhances lung alveolarisation in neonatal mice exposed to hyperoxia
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 861-870. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Review:

G. Sotgiu, G. Ferrara, A. Matteelli, M. D. Richardson, R. Centis, S. Ruesch-Gerdes, O. Toungoussova, J-P. Zellweger, A. Spanevello, D. Cirillo, C. Lange, and G. B. Migliori

Epidemiology and clinical management of XDR-TB: a systematic review by TBNET
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 871-881. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME questions]  

K. M. Antoniou, G. Margaritopoulos, F. Economidou, and N. M. Siafakas

Pivotal clinical dilemmas in collagen vascular diseases associated with interstitial lung involvement
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 882-896. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

L-P. Boulet

Influence of comorbid conditions on asthma
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 897-906. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Series:

P. Jennum and R. L. Riha

Epidemiology of sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome and sleep-disordered breathing
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 907-914. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J-P. Sculier and D. Moro-Sibilot

First- and second-line therapy for advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 915-930. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Study:

D. Koschel, S. Handzhiev, V. Leucht, O. Holotiuk, A. Fisseler-Eckhoff, and G. Höffken

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis associated with the use of temozolomide
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 931-934. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. R. Haas

Infectious complications from full extension endobronchial ultrasound transbronchial needle aspiration
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 935-938. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

I. Porfyridis, I. Kalomenidis, I. Psallidas, G. Stratakos, C. Roussos, T. Vassilakopoulos, and G. T. Stathopoulos

Etanercept-induced pleuropericardial lupus-like syndrome
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 939-941. [Full Text] [PDF]  

I. J. Clifton, A. F. Scarsbrook, and M. F. Muers

No lung cancer at resection of PET positive lesions: an audit of the lung cancer multidisciplinary team
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 941-942. [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. A. Klok, I. C. M. Mos, J. T. Tamsma, K. W. van Kralingen, and M. V. Huisman

Smoking patterns in patients following a pulmonary embolism
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 942-943. [Full Text] [PDF]  

B. J. Marais, A. C. Hesseling, and M. F. Cotton

Poverty and tuberculosis: is it truly a simple inverse linear correlation?
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 943-944. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Schultz and D. Payne

Danger of using an unreliable classification system for preschool wheeze
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 944-945. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Bush and P. L. P. Brand

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 945. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Papagiannis

The Greeks have a word for it
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 946. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Errata:

"PROGRESSION OF SNORING AND OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA: THE ROLE OF INCREASING WEIGHT AND TIME". G. BERGER, R. BERGER AND A. OKSENBERG. EUR RESPIR J 2009; 33: 338–345.
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 947. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Author Correction:

"WINTER MORTALITY MODIFIES THE HEAT-MORTALITY ASSOCIATION THE FOLLOWING SUMMER". J. ROCKLÖV, B. FORSBERG AND K. MEISTER. EUR RESPIR J 2009; 33: 245–251.
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 947. [Full Text] [PDF]  

"WHOLE-BODY RESTING AND EXERCISE-INDUCED LIPOLYSIS IN SARCOPAENIC PATIENTS WITH COPD". F.M.E. FRANSSEN, H.P. SAUERWEIN, E.P.A. RUTTEN, E.F.M. WOUTERS AND A.M.W.J. SCHOLS. EUR RESPIR J 2008; 32: 1466–1471.
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 947. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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