Respiration 2008, Vol. 76, No. 1

Vol. 76, No. 1, 2008 June 2008



Thematic Review Series 2008
1	Mesothelioma and Asbestos-Related Pleural Diseases Greillier, L. ; Astoul, P. Respiration 2008;76:1-15 (DOI:10.1159/000127577) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 553 KB)

Editorial
16	Structure-Function Relationships: A Breath of Fresh Air - or Just More Hot Air - in Sleep Apnoea Research? Pandit, J.J. Respiration 2008;76:16-18 (DOI:10.1159/000127578) Article (PDF 87 KB)


19	The Evolution of Bronchoscopy Training Silvestri, G.A. Respiration 2008;76:19-20 (DOI:10.1159/000127579) Article (PDF 61 KB)

Clinical Investigations
21	Skeletal Muscle Morphology and Aerobic Capacity in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome Wåhlin Larsson, B. ; Kadi, F. ; Ulfberg, J. ; Piehl Aulin, K. Respiration 2008;76:21-27 (DOI:10.1159/000126492) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 245 KB)


28	Endothelial Function and Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Patients with Sleep Apnea Syndrome de la Peña, M. ; Barceló, A. ; Barbe, F. ; Piérola, J. ; Pons, J. ; Rimbau, E. ; Ayllón, O. ; Agustí, A.G.N. Respiration 2008;76:28-32 (DOI:10.1159/000109643) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 189 KB)


33	Self-Reported Snoring, Maternal Obesity and Neck Circumference as Risk Factors for Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension and Preeclampsia Ursavas, A. ; Karadag, M. ; Nalc, N. ; Ercan, I. ; Gozu, R.O. Respiration 2008;76:33-39 (DOI:10.1159/000107735) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 158 KB) Editor's Choice -- Free Access


40	Mouth Breathing in Obstructive Sleep Apnea prior to and during Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ruhle, K.H. ; Nilius, G. Respiration 2008;76:40-45 (DOI:10.1159/000111806) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 323 KB)


46	Recommendations for the Measurement of FIV₁ Values in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Visser, F.J. ; Ramlal, S. ; Dekhuijzen, P.N.R. ; Heijdra, Y.F. Respiration 2008;76:46-52 (DOI:10.1159/000111603) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 177 KB)


53	The Effect of an Information Leaflet upon Knowledge and Awareness of COPD in Potential Sufferers Carré, P.C. ; Roche, N. ; Neukirch, F. ; Radeau, T. ; Perez, T. ; Terrioux, P. ; Ostinelli, J. ; Pouchain, D. ; Huchon, G. Respiration 2008;76:53-60 (DOI:10.1159/000115947) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 272 KB)


61	Inhaled Corticosteroids as Additional Treatment in Alpha-1-Antitrypsin-Deficiency-Related COPD Corda, L. ; Bertella, E. ; La Piana, G.E. ; Boni, E. ; Redolfi, S. ; Tantucci, C. Respiration 2008;76:61-68 (DOI:10.1159/000119718) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 246 KB)


69	Clinical and Radiological Grading of Superior Vena Cava Obstruction Plekker, D. ; Ellis, T. ; Irusen, E.M. ; Bolliger, C.T. ; Diacon, A.H. Respiration 2008;76:69-75 (DOI:10.1159/000108921) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 264 KB)


76	Home Ventilation for Children with Chronic Respiratory Failure in Istanbul Oktem, S. ; Ersu, R. ; Uyan, Z.S. ; Cakir, E. ; Karakoc, F. ; Karadag, B. ; Kiyan, G. ; Dagli, E. Respiration 2008;76:76-81 (DOI:10.1159/000110801) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 149 KB)


82	Effects of Housing Characteristics and Home Environmental Factors on Respiratory Symptoms of 10,784 Elementary School Children from Northeast China Dong, G.-H. ; Ma, Y.-N. ; Ding, H.-L. ; Jin, J. ; Cao, Y. ; Zhao, Y.-D. ; He, Q.-C. Respiration 2008;76:82-91 (DOI:10.1159/000121370) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 203 KB)

Interventional Pulmonology
92	Validation of Two Instruments to Assess Technical Bronchoscopic Skill Using Virtual Reality Simulation Davoudi, M. ; Osann, K. ; Colt, H.G. Respiration 2008;76:92-101 (DOI:10.1159/000126493) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 363 KB)

Basic Science Investigations
102	Prevention of Mast Cell Degranulation by Disodium Cromoglycate Attenuates the Development of Hypoxic Pulmonary Hypertension in Rats Exposed to Chronic Hypoxia Baasová, A. ; Maxová, H. ; Hampl, V. ; Vízek, M. ; Povýšilová, V. ; Novotná, J. ; Vajnerová, O. ; Hniliková, O. ; Herget, J. Respiration 2008;76:102-107 (DOI:10.1159/000121410) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 176 KB)

The Eye Catcher
108	Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Presenting with Haemoptysis, Weight Loss, Night Sweats, and Hilar Mass Barber, C.M. ; Aung, T. ; Moloney, E.D. Respiration 2008;76:108 (DOI:10.1159/000093161) Article (PDF 80 KB)

Case Report
109	*Occupational Immunoglobulin E-Mediated Asthma due to Penicillium camemberti* in a Dry-Sausage Packer** Merget, R. ; Sander, I. ; Rozynek, P. ; Heinze, E. ; Imoehl, M. ; Raulf-Heimsoth, M. ; Bruening, T. Respiration 2008;76:109-111 (DOI:10.1159/000097137) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 98 KB)


112	Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Alleviated by Oral Appliance in a Three-Year-Old Boy Schessl, J. ; Rose, E. ; Korinthenberg, R. ; Henschen, M. Respiration 2008;76:112-116 (DOI:10.1159/000098407) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 271 KB)

What Is Your Diagnosis?
117	Cavitary Lung Lesions in a 2-Year-Old Child McPhail, G.L. ; Hardie, W.D. Respiration 2008;76:117-118 (DOI:10.1159/000110743) Article (PDF 120 KB)

Further Section
119	Congress Calendar Respiration 2008;76:119-120 (DOI:10.1159/000142459) Article (PDF 188 KB) Free Access

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