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Vol. 77, No. 1, 2009   Free Online Access       January 2009
 

 

Editor’s Note
1 The Right Direction
Bolliger, C.T. 
Respiration 2009;77:1 (DOI:10.1159/000187134)     
Article (PDF 46 KB)     

Thematic Review Series 2009
2 The Clinical Relevance of Exercise Capacity Assessment in Respiratory Diseases: Introduction
Chetta, A. ;    Olivieri, D. 
Respiration 2009;77:2 (DOI:10.1159/000178797)     
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3 Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in the Functional and Prognostic Evaluation of Patients with Pulmonary Diseases
Ferrazza, A.M. ;    Martolini, D. ;    Valli, G. ;    Palange, P. 
Respiration 2009;77:3-17 (DOI:10.1159/000186694)     
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Editorial
18 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Platelet Activation in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Cox, D. ;    Bradford, A. 
Respiration 2009;77:18-20 (DOI:10.1159/000164392)     
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21 The Sleep Apnea Number Game: Counting the Apnea-Hypopnea Index
Cherniack, N.S. 
Respiration 2009;77:21-22 (DOI:10.1159/000174821)     
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23 Pulmonary Physicians and Respiratory Physiotherapy: The 'Other Side' of the Chest
de Blasio, F. 
Respiration 2009;77:23-24 (DOI:10.1159/000170692)     
Article (PDF 53 KB)     

Clinical Investigations
25 Impact of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy on Markers of Platelet Activation in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Akinnusi, M.E. ;    Paasch, L.L. ;    Szarpa, K.R. ;    Wallace, P.K. ;    El Solh, A.A. 
Respiration 2009;77:25-31 (DOI:10.1159/000158488)     
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32 Variability in the Apnea-Hypopnea Index and Its Consequences for Diagnosis and Therapy Evaluation
Aarab, G. ;    Lobbezoo, F. ;    Hamburger, H.L. ;    Naeije, M. 
Respiration 2009;77:32-37 (DOI:10.1159/000167790)     
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38 Effect of Posture on Airway Resistance in Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome by Means of Impulse Oscillation
Cao, J. ;    Que, C. ;    Wang, G. ;    He, B. 
Respiration 2009;77:38-43 (DOI:10.1159/000114146)     
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44 Home Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Long-Term Oxygen Therapy in Stable Hypercapnic Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: Comparison of Costs
Clini, E.M. ;    Magni, G. ;    Crisafulli, E. ;    Viaggi, S. ;    Ambrosino, N. 
Respiration 2009;77:44-50 (DOI:10.1159/000127410)     
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51 Effect of Postural Variations on Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity in Healthy Subjects and Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Terzano, C. ;    Conti, V. ;    Petroianni, A. ;    Ceccarelli, D. ;    De Vito, C. ;    Villari, P. 
Respiration 2009;77:51-57 (DOI:10.1159/000137668)     
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58 Sniff Nasal Inspiratory Pressure in Healthy Japanese Subjects: Mean Values and Lower Limits of Normal
Kamide, N. ;    Ogino, M. ;    Yamashina, N. ;    Fukuda, M. 
Respiration 2009;77:58-62 (DOI:10.1159/000167321)     
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Interventional Pulmonology
63 Endobronchial Metastases from Colorectal Cancers: Natural History and Role of Interventional Bronchoscopy
Fournel, C. ;    Bertoletti, L. ;    Nguyen, B. ;    Vergnon, J.-M. 
Respiration 2009;77:63-69 (DOI:10.1159/000158487)     
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Basic Science Investigations
70 Modulation of Glucocorticoid Receptor Function and Expression in Adolescent Moderate Asthma
Perišicacute, T. ;    Srecacutekovicacute, M. ;    Maticacute, G. 
Respiration 2009;77:70-75 (DOI:10.1159/000156959)     
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76 Inhibition of CD8+ T Lymphocytes Attenuates Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Enhanced Allergic Inflammation
Jiang, X. ;    Wang, Z. ;    Zhu, Y. ;    Zhang, X. ;    Cui, X.-F. ;    Yao, K. ;    Yin, K. 
Respiration 2009;77:76-84 (DOI:10.1159/000158871)     
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85 Increased Plasma Levels of Asymmetric Dimethylarginine and Soluble CD40 Ligand in Patients with Sleep Apnea
Barceló, A. ;    de la Peña, M. ;    Ayllón, O. ;    Vega-Agapito, M.V. ;    Piérola, J. ;    Pérez, G. ;    González, C. ;    Alonso, A. ;    Agustí, A.G.N. 
Respiration 2009;77:85-90 (DOI:10.1159/000165630)     
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91 Alveolar Macrophage from Cigarette Smoke-Exposed Mice Inhibits B Lymphocyte Proliferation Stimulated with LPS
Ishida, T. ;    Pinkerton, K.E. ;    Takeuchi, M. 
Respiration 2009;77:91-95 (DOI:10.1159/000170786)     
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The Eye Catcher
96 Complete Tracheal Ring
Sahoo, D.H. ;    Karnak, D. ;    Gildea, T.R. ;    Mehta, A.C. 
Respiration 2009;77:96 (DOI:10.1159/000101490)     
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Novel Insights from Clinical Practice
97 Tracheal Compression in a Patient with Marfan's Syndrome-Associated Tracheomegaly Treated by an XXL Stent: The Largest Diameter Airway Stent Ever Placed in a Previously Undescribed Airway Condition
Dutau, H. ;    Cavailles, A. ;    Fernandez-Navamuel, I. ;    Breen, D.P. 
Respiration 2009;77:97-101 (DOI:10.1159/000108784)     
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102 Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia Complicating Coccidioides immitis Pneumonia: A Case Report and Literature Review
Swartz, J. ;    Stoller, J.K. 
Respiration 2009;77:102-106 (DOI:10.1159/000109977)     
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What Is Your Diagnosis?
107 Puzzling Bronchi
Boonsarngsuk, V. ;    Suwatanapongched, T. 
Respiration 2009;77:107-109 (DOI:10.1159/000162878)     
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Review
110 Positive Expiratory Pressure in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - A Systematic Review
Fagevik Olsén, M. ;    Westerdahl, E. 
Respiration 2009;77:110-118 (DOI:10.1159/000163062)     
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Further Section
119 Congress Calendar
Respiration 2009;77:119-120 (DOI:10.1159/000193418)     
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