editorials

GOLD Stage 0 COPD: Is it Real? Does it Matter?

David M. Mannino
Chest 130: 309-310 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Is Systemic Inflammation Responsible for Pulmonary Hypertension in COPD?

Don D. Sin and S. F. Paul Man
Chest 130: 310-312 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Autotitrating CPAP: How Shall We Judge Safety and Efficacy of a "Black Box"?

Lee K. Brown
Chest 130: 312-314 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nurse-Conducted Smoking Cessation in Patients With COPD, Using Nicotine Sublingual Tablets and Behavioral Support

Lori Pbert
Chest 130: 314-316 [Full Text] [PDF]  

What Story Do the Pictures of Cough Tell Us?

Alyn H. Morice
Chest 130: 316-317 [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research COPD

Can Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Stage 0 Provide Prognostic Information on Long-term Mortality in Men?

Knut Stavem, Leiv Sandvik, and Jan Erikssen
Chest 130: 318-325 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Systemic Inflammation in Patients With COPD and Pulmonary Hypertension

Pavol Joppa, Darina Petrasova, Branislav Stancak, and Ruzena Tkacova
Chest 130: 326-333 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nurse-Conducted Smoking Cessation in Patients With COPD Using Nicotine Sublingual Tablets and Behavioral Support

Philip Tønnesen, Kim Mikkelsen, and Linda Bremann
Chest 130: 334-342 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research SLEEP MEDICINE

Bench Evaluation of Flow Limitation Detection by Automated Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Devices

Frédéric Lofaso, Gilbert Desmarais, Karl Leroux, Vincent Zalc, Redouane Fodil, Daniel Isabey, and Bruno Louis
Chest 130: 343-349 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bench Model To Simulate Upper Airway Obstruction for Analyzing Automatic Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Devices

Jordi Rigau, Josep M. Montserrat, Holger Wöhrle, Diana Plattner, Matthias Schwaibold, Daniel Navajas, and Ramon Farré
Chest 130: 350-361 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research COUGH

Interpreting the Histopathology of Chronic Cough: A Prospective, Controlled, Comparative Study

Richard S. Irwin, Robert Ownbey, Philip T. Cagle, Stephen Baker, and Armando E. Fraire
Chest 130: 362-370 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Chemokine Concentrations and Mast Cell Chemotactic Activity in BAL Fluid in Patients With Eosinophilic Bronchitis and Asthma, and in Normal Control Subjects

Lucy Woodman, Amanda Sutcliffe, Davinder Kaur, Mike Berry, Peter Bradding, Ian D. Pavord, and Christopher E. Brightling
Chest 130: 371-378 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cough in COPD: Correlation of Objective Monitoring With Cough Challenge and Subjective Assessments

Jaclyn Smith, Emily Owen, John Earis, and Ashley Woodcock
Chest 130: 379-385 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nonacid Reflux in Patients With Chronic Cough on Acid-Suppressive Therapy

Radu Tutuian, Inder Mainie, Amit Agrawal, David Adams, and Donald O. Castell
Chest 130: 386-391 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Oleic Acid vs Saline Solution Lung Lavage-Induced Acute Lung Injury: Effects on Lung Morphology, Pressure-Volume Relationships, and Response to Positive End-Expiratory Pressure

Thomas Luecke, Juergen P. Meinhardt, Peter Herrmann, Andreas Weiss, Michael Quintel, and Paolo Pelosi
Chest 130: 392-401 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Peritoneal Perfusion With Oxygenated Perfluorocarbon Augments Systemic Oxygenation

Shamus R. Carr, Joshua P. Cantor, Atul S. Rao, Thiru V. Lakshman, Joshua E. Collins, and Joseph S. Friedberg
Chest 130: 402-411 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management of Postintubation Tracheobronchial Ruptures

Massimo Conti, Marie Pougeoise, Alain Wurtz, Henri Porte, François Fourrier, Philippe Ramon, and Charles-Hugo Marquette
Chest 130: 412-418 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Understanding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Decision Making: Perspectives of Seriously Ill Hospitalized Patients and Family Members

Daren K. Heyland, Chris Frank, Dianne Groll, Deb Pichora, Peter Dodek, Graeme Rocker, Amiram Gafni for the Canadian Researchers at the End of Life Network
Chest 130: 419-428 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research ASTHMA

Allergic Rhinitis and Sinusitis in Asthma: Differential Effects on Symptoms and Pulmonary Function

Anne E. Dixon, David A. Kaminsky, Janet T. Holbrook, Robert A. Wise, David M. Shade, and Charles G. Irvin
Chest 130: 429-435 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Is There a Link Between the Qualitative Descriptors and the Quantitative Perception of Dyspnea in Asthma?

Claudia Coli, Monica Picariello, Loredana Stendardi, Michela Grazzini, Barbara Binazzi, Roberto Duranti, and Giorgio Scano
Chest 130: 436-441 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis: Lessons From 126 Patients Attending a Chest Clinic in North India

Ritesh Agarwal, Dheeraj Gupta, Ashutosh N. Aggarwal, Digamber Behera, and Surinder K. Jindal
Chest 130: 442-448 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Association Between Nonspecific Airway Hyperresponsiveness and Arg16Gly ß₂-Adrenergic Receptor Gene Polymorphism in Asymptomatic Healthy Japanese Subjects

Yoshinobu Fukui, Nobuyuki Hizawa, Daisuke Takahashi, Yukiko Maeda, Eisei Jinushi, Satoshi Konno, and Masaharu Nishimura
Chest 130: 449-454 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Quality of Occupational History Assessments in Working Age Adults With Newly Diagnosed Asthma

Scott Shofer, Brian M. Haus, and Ware G. Kuschner
Chest 130: 455-462 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Health-Care Use Among Puerto Rican and African-American Children With Asthma

Robyn T. Cohen, Juan C. Celedón, Vanessa J. Hinckson, Clare D. Ramsey, Dorothy B. Wakefield, Scott T. Weiss, and Michelle M. Cloutier
Chest 130: 463-471 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research HEART FAILURE

Orthopnea and Tidal Expiratory Flow Limitation in Chronic Heart Failure

Roberto Torchio, Carlo Gulotta, Pietro Greco-Lucchina, Alberto Perboni, Luigina Avonto, Heberto Ghezzo, and Joseph Milic-Emili
Chest 130: 472-479 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research PEDIATRIC PROBLEMS

Lung Structure Abnormalities, But Normal Lung Function in Pediatric Bronchiectasis

Francesca Santamaria, Silvia Montella, Luigi Camera, Cristiana Palumbo, Luigi Greco, and Attilio L. Boner
Chest 130: 480-486 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Aerosol Therapy by Pressured Metered-Dose Inhaler-Spacer in Sleeping Young Children: To Do or Not to Do?

José Esposito-Festen, Hanneke Ijsselstijn, Wim Hop, Frans van Vliet, Johan de Jongste, and Harm Tiddens
Chest 130: 487-492 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research LUNG FUNCTION TESTING

Interpreting Periodic Lung Function Tests in Individuals: The Relationship Between 1- to 5-Year and Long-term FEV₁ Changes

Mei Lin Wang, Bipin H. Avashia, and Edward L. Petsonk
Chest 130: 493-499 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research CHEST WALL DISEASES

Impact of a Physical Rehabilitation Program on the Respiratory Function of Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis

Vera Lúcia dos Santos Alves, Roberto Stirbulov, and Osmar Avanzi
Chest 130: 500-505 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cardiovascular Function Following Surgical Repair of Pectus Excavatum: A Metaanalysis

Moh H. Malek, Dale E. Berger, Terry J. Housh, William D. Marelich, Jared W. Coburn, and Travis W. Beck
Chest 130: 506-516 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research BARIATRIC SURGERY

Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Short-term Complications After Bariatric Surgery

Peter A. McCullough, Michael J. Gallagher, Adam T. deJong, Keisha R. Sandberg, Justin E. Trivax, Daniel Alexander, Gopi Kasturi, Syed M. A. Jafri, Kevin R. Krause, David L. Chengelis, Jason Moy, and Barry A. Franklin
Chest 130: 517-525 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research SARCOIDOSIS

Prevalence of Hypothyroidism and Graves Disease in Sarcoidosis

Alessandro Antonelli, Piera Fazzi, Poupak Fallahi, Silvia Martina Ferrari, and Ele Ferrannini
Chest 130: 526-532 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research CHEST TRAUMA

Chest Ultrasonography in Lung Contusion

Gino Soldati, Americo Testa, Fernando R. Silva, Luigi Carbone, Grazia Portale, and Nicolò G. Silveri
Chest 130: 533-538 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Prevalence of Vertebral Fractures in Adults With Cystic Fibrosis and Their Relationship to Bone Mineral Density

Anne Stephenson, Sophie Jamal, Timothy Dowdell, Dawn Pearce, Mary Corey, and Elizabeth Tullis
Chest 130: 539-544 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

Thrombotic Arteriopathy and Anticoagulation in Pulmonary Hypertension

Sindhu R. Johnson, John T. Granton, and Sanjay Mehta
Chest 130: 545-552 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE

Diffuse Alveolar Damage: Uncommon Manifestation of Pulmonary Involvement in Patients With Connective Tissue Diseases

Joseph G. Parambil, Jeffrey L. Myers, and Jay H. Ryu
Chest 130: 553-558 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research INTERVENTIONAL PULMONOLOGY

A Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation System for Pulmonary Peripheral Lesions

Fumihiro Asano, Yoshihiko Matsuno, Naofumi Shinagawa, Koichi Yamazaki, Toshitaka Suzuki, Takashi Ishida, and Hiroshi Moriya
Chest 130: 559-566 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

translating basic research into clinical practice

Proteomics in Pulmonary Medicine

Russell P. Bowler, Misoo C. Ellison, and Nichole Reisdorph
Chest 130: 567-574 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

selected reports

Intrapulmonary Bronchogenic Cyst and Cerebral Gas Embolism in an Aircraft Flight Passenger

Francisco Aécio Almeida, Bryan X. DeSouza, Thomas Meyer, Susan Gregory, and Lee Greenspon
Chest 130: 575-577 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Successful Use of Recombinant Factor VII in Massive Hemoptysis Due to Community-Acquired Pneumonia

James A. Macdonald, John F. Fraser, Carole L. Foot, and Khoa Tran
Chest 130: 577-579 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stridor in Crohn Disease and the Use of Infliximab

Joanna Kirkcaldy, Wei Shen Lim, Adrian Jones, and Kate Pointon
Chest 130: 579-581 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pleural Malignant Solitary Fibrous Tumor With Sarcomatous Overgrowth Showing PDGFRß Mutation

Giulio Rossi, Laura Schirosi, Filippo Giovanardi, Giuliana Sartori, Massimiliano Paci, and Alberto Cavazza
Chest 130: 581-583 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

special features

Management of Perioperative Myocardial Infarction in Noncardiac Surgical Patients

Adebola O. Adesanya, James A. de Lemos, Nancy B. Greilich, and Charles W. Whitten
Chest 130: 584-596 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research CONTEMPORARY REVIEWS IN CRITICAL CARE

Diagnosis and Treatment of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Ilana Porzecanski and David L. Bowton
Chest 130: 597-604 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

postgraduate education corner CONTEMPORARY REVIEWS IN SLEEP MEDICINE

Parasomnias: Clinical Features and Forensic Implications

Michel A. Cramer Bornemann, Mark W. Mahowald, and Carlos H. Schenck
Chest 130: 605-610 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

postgraduate education corner PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE PEARLS

A 19-Year-Old Pregnant Woman With a Skin Lesion and Respiratory Failure

Irene M. Spinello and Royce H. Johnson
Chest 130: 611-615 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Acute Tachypnea During Mechanical Ventilation in a 62-Year-Old Man With Multiple Myeloma Involving the Spinal Cord

Nuala J. Meyer, Steven Q. Davis, and John P. Kress
Chest 130: 616-619 [Full Text] [PDF]  

postgraduate education corner MEDICAL WRITING TIP OF THE MONTH

Graphs

Joseph Green
Chest 130: 620-621 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

correspondence

Magnitude of Bronchoprotection of Albuterol vs Methacholine: Relationship to Baseline Airway Caliber

Donald W. Cockcroft and Beth E. Davis
Chest 130: 622-623 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Resource Allocation Issues and Clinical Practice Guidelines

Roman Jaeschke and Jan Brozek
Chest 130: 623 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Staphylococcus aureus in Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Kristoffer Strålin and Bo Söderquist
Chest 130: 623 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Diet and Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction

Timothy D. Mickleborough and Martin R. Lindley
Chest 130: 623-624 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jonathan P. Parsons and John G. Mastronarde
Chest 130: 624 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Shift Work in Intensive Care

Matt Wise and Paul Frost
Chest 130: 624-625 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bekele Afessa, Joseph C. Kolars, and Rolf D. Hubmayr
Chest 130: 625 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Work Shift Model for Housestaff in the Medical ICU

Janet M. Shapiro and Ethan D. Fried
Chest 130: 625-626 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bekele Afessa, Joseph C. Kolars, and Rolf D. Hubmayr
Chest 130: 626 [Full Text] [PDF]  

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Diffuse Lung Disease: a Practical Approach: Pulmonary Circulation: Diseases and Their Treatment

Gabriel Laszlo
Chest 130: 627-628 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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