June

News Breathe 2008; 4: 306-308
Asthma control: evidence-based monitoring and the prevention of exacerbations M. Cazzola Breathe 2008; 4: 310-319
How to use a mechanical insufflator–exsufflator "cough assist machine" M. Chatwin Breathe 2008; 4: 320-325
Commentary: Exploring the potential of mechanical insufflation–exsufflation M.R. Gonçalves, J.C. Winck Breathe 2008; 4: 326-329
Topical review: Asthma, sports and the Olympic Games K-H. Carlsen Breathe 2008; 4: 330-337
Endobronchial blockers for lung volume reduction M.I. Polkey Breathe 2008; 4: 339-341
Bronchodiator therapy in COPD: physiological effects D.E. O'Donnell Breathe 2008; 4: 342-344
A typical COPD exacerbation? K. Kostikas, A.I. Papaioannou, A. Dimoulis, S. Loukides, K.I. Gourgoulianis Breathe 2008; 4: 346-354
Ask the Expert – Weaning difficulties B. Schönhofer Breathe 2008; 4: 358-360
A 59-year-old female with cough and left-sided chest pain K. Maki, T. Harada, Y. Akiyama, H. Ogasawara, F. Kishi, M. Ohe Breathe 2008; 4: 361-363
i.v. iron improves efficacy of ESA therapy with Darbepoetin alfa for patients with chemotherapy-induced anaemia K. Pat, I. Wauters, J. Vansteenkiste Breathe 2008; 4: 364
Is ceramide the missing link between the molecular defect and the lung disease of cystic fibrosis? A. Bush Breathe 2008; 4: 365
A choice of regimen improves completion for patients with latent TB infection E. Panic Breathe 2008; 4: 366
Continuing smokers should be offered cigarettes with lower toxicant yields J. Prignot Breathe 2008; 4: 367
Population-based study of synchronous primary malignant lung tumours P. Van Schil Breathe 2008; 4: 368
Useful web links Breathe 2008; 4: 370
Meetings Calender Breathe 2008; 4: 373-374
Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency Breathe 2008; 4: 377-380