European Respiratory Journal

The ERJ publishes clinical and experimental work relating to all aspects of adult and paediatric respiratory medicine, including cell biology, epidemiology, immunology, oncology, pathophysiology, imaging, occupational medicine, intensive care, sleep medicine and thoracic surgery. In addition to original research material, the ERJ also publishes editorial commentaries, reviews, short research letters and correspondence to the editor. Articles are published continuously and collected into 12 monthly issues in two volumes per year.

March

ERJ March Podcast: report from the Right Heart Thrombi European Registry Eur Respir J 2016; 47: E63
The European Respiratory Society evaluates its 2013–2018 strategic plan implementation Migliori Giovanni Battista, Bel Elisabeth, Joos Guy, Elliott Mark, Rohde Gernot, Holgate Stephen T., Gratziou Christina, Smyth Dan, Gaga Mina, Cordeiro Carlos Robalo, Burghuber Otto C., Brusselle Guy, Martin-Burrieza Fernando, Bill Werner, Sax Betty, Vestbo Jørgen Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 693-698
Accuracy of diagnostic testing in primary ciliary dyskinesia: are we there yet? Haarman Eric G., Schmidts Miriam Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 699-701
Clinical significance and management of right heart thrombi: more questions than answers Jiménez David, Yusen Roger D. Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 702-703
Diagnostics for latent TB infection: incremental, not transformative progress Pai Madhukar, Sotgiu Giovanni Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 704-706
Specific antigen(s) in sarcoidosis: a link to autoimmunity? Zissel Gernot, Müller-Quernheim Joachim Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 707-709
Catch-up alveolar development into adulthood: also in those born prematurely? Merkus Peter J.F.M. Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 710-713
A model for active and healthy ageing with a rare genetic disease: cystic fibrosis Chiron Raphael, Caimmi Davide, Valiulis Arunas, Durieu Isabelle, Tejedor Patrick, Le Cam Yam, Boudes Mathieu, Jonquet Oliver, Strandberg Timo, Michel Jean-Pierre, de Manuel Keenoy Esteban, Demoly Pascal, Mercier Jacques, Bourret Radolphe, Bousquet Jean Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 714-719
Histological grading in lung cancer: one system for all or separate systems for each histological type? Travis William D., Brambilla Elisabeth, Geisinger Kim R. Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 720-723
Towards the standardisation of lung sound nomenclature Pasterkamp Hans, Brand Paul L.P., Everard Mark, Garcia-Marcos Luis, Melbye Hasse, Priftis Kostas N. Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 724-732
Commuting mode and pulmonary function in Shanghai, China Gaffney Adam W., Hang Jing-qing, Lee Mi-Sun, Su Li, Zhang Feng-ying, Christiani David C. Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 733-741
Lung function, forced expiratory volume in 1 s decline and COPD hospitalisations over 44 years of follow-up Zaigham Suneela, Wollmer Per, Engström Gunnar Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 742-750
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide for the management of asthma in adults: a systematic review Essat Munira, Harnan Sue, Gomersall Tim, Tappenden Paul, Wong Ruth, Pavord Ian, Lawson Rod, Everard Mark L. Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 751-768
Activin-A is overexpressed in severe asthma and is implicated in angiogenic processes Samitas Konstantinos, Poulos Nikolaos, Semitekolou Maria, Morianos Ioannis, Tousa Sofia, Economidou Erasmia, Robinson Douglas S., Kariyawasam Harsha H., Zervas Eleftherios, Corrigan Christopher J., Ying Sun, Xanthou Georgina, Gaga Mina Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 769-782
Inhibition of Pim1 kinase, new therapeutic approach in virus-induced asthma exacerbations Vries Maaike de, Bedke Nicole, Smithers Natalie P., Loxham Matthew, Howarth Peter H., Nawijn Martijn C., Davies Donna E. Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 783-791
Airway dysbiosis: Haemophilus influenzae and Tropheryma in poorly controlled asthma Simpson Jodie L., Daly Joshua, Baines Katherine J., Yang Ian A., Upham John W., Reynolds Paul N., Hodge Sandra, James Alan L., Hugenholtz Philip, Willner Dana, Gibson Peter G. Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 792-800
Trends and predictors of asthma costs: results from a 10-year longitudinal study Tan Ngiap Chuan, Nguyen Hai V., Lye Weng Kit, Sankari Usha, Nadkarni Nivedita V. Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 801-809
Prenatal exposure to antibiotics and wheezing in infancy: a birth cohort study Popovic Maja, Rusconi Franca, Zugna Daniela, Galassi Claudia, Merletti Franco, Migliore Enrica, Trevisan Morena, Nannelli Tiziana, Gagliardi Luigi, Richiardi Lorenzo Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 810-817
Social inequalities in wheezing in children: findings from the UK Millennium Cohort Study Taylor-Robinson David C., Pearce Anna, Whitehead Margaret, Smyth Rosalind, Law Catherine Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 818-828
Changes in airway inflammation during pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia Ratjen Felix, Waters Valerie, Klingel Michelle, McDonald Nancy, Dell Sharon, Leahy Timothy Ronan, Yau Yvonne, Grasemann Hartmut Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 829-836
Accuracy of diagnostic testing in primary ciliary dyskinesia Jackson Claire L., Behan Laura, Collins Samuel A., Goggin Patricia M., Adam Elizabeth C., Coles Janice L., Evans Hazel J., Harris Amanda, Lackie Peter, Packham Samantha, Page Anton, Thompson James, Walker Woolf T., Kuehni Claudia, Lucas Jane S. Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 837-848
An international registry for primary ciliary dyskinesia Werner Claudius, Lablans Martin, Ataian Maximilian, Raidt Johanna, Wallmeier Julia, Große-Onnebrink Jörg, Kuehni Claudia E., Haarman Eric G., Leigh Margaret W., Quittner Alexandra L., Lucas Jane S., Hogg Claire, Witt Michal, Priftis Kostas N., Yiallouros Panayiotis, Nielsen Kim G., Santamaria Francesca, Ückert Frank, Omran Heymut Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 849-859
Impact of sleep disturbances on kidney function decline in the elderly Jaussent Isabelle, Cristol Jean-Paul, Stengel Benedicte, Ancelin Marie-Laure, Dupuy Anne-Marie, Besset Alain, Helmer Catherine, Ritchie Karen, Berr Claudine, Dauvilliers Yves Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 860-868
Outcome of patients with right heart thrombi: the Right Heart Thrombi European Registry Koc Marcin, Kostrubiec Maciej, Elikowski Waldemar, Meneveau Nicolas, Lankeit Mareike, Grifoni Stefano, Kuch-Wocial Agnieszka, Petris Antoniu, Zaborska Beata, Stefanovic Branislav S., Hugues Thomas, Torbicki Adam, Konstantinides Stavros, Pruszczyk Piotr Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 869-875
Nestin-expressing vascular wall cells drive development of pulmonary hypertension Saboor Farhan, Reckmann Ansgar N., Tomczyk Claudia U.M., Peters Dorothea M., Weissmann Norbert, Kaschtanow Andre, Schermuly Ralph T., Michurina Tatyana V., Enikolopov Grigori, Müller Dieter, Mietens Andrea, Middendorff Ralf Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 876-888
Recombinant human pentraxin-2 therapy in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: safety, pharmacokinetics and exploratory efficacy van den Blink Bernt, Dillingh Marlous R., Ginns Leo C., Morrison Lake D., Moerland Matthijs, Wijsenbeek Marlies, Trehu Elizabeth G., Bartholmai Brian J., Burggraaf Jacobus Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 889-897
T-cell receptor–HLA-DRB1 associations suggest specific antigens in pulmonary sarcoidosis Grunewald Johan, Kaiser Ylva, Ostadkarampour Mahyar, Rivera Natalia V., Vezzi Francesco, Lötstedt Britta, Olsen Remi-André, Sylwan Lina, Lundin Sverker, Käller Max, Sandalova Tatiana, Ahlgren Kerstin M., Wahlström Jan, Achour Adnane, Ronninger Marcus, Eklund Anders Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 898-909
NLRP3 inflammasome expression in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and rheumatoid lung Lasithiotaki Ismini, Giannarakis Ioannis, Tsitoura Eliza, Samara Katerina D., Margaritopoulos George A., Choulaki Christiana, Vasarmidi Eirini, Tzanakis Nikolaos, Voloudaki Argyro, Sidiropoulos Prodromos, Siafakas Nikolaos M., Antoniou Katerina M. Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 910-918
Sensitivity of C-Tb: a novel RD-1-specific skin test for the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection Hoff Soren T., Peter Jonathan G., Theron Grant, Pascoe Mellissa, Tingskov Pernille N., Aggerbeck Henrik, Kolbus Daniel, Ruhwald Morten, Andersen Peter, Dheda Keertan Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 919-928
Light-emitting diode fluorescence microscopy for tuberculosis diagnosis: a meta-analysis Chang Eva W., Page Anne-Laure, Bonnet Maryline Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 929-937
Proposal of a prognostically relevant grading scheme for pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma Weichert Wilko, Kossakowski Claudia, Harms Alexander, Schirmacher Peter, Muley Thomas, Dienemann Hendrik, Warth Arne Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 938-946
Small cell lung cancer in never-smokers Torres-Durán María, Ruano-Ravina Alberto, Kelsey Karl T., Parente-Lamelas Isaura, Provencio Mariano, Leiro-Fernández Virginia, Abal-Arca José, Montero-Martínez Carmen, Vidal-Garcia Iria, Pena Carolina, Castro-Añón Olalla, Golpe-Gómez Antonio, Martínez Cristina, Guzmán-Taveras Rosirys, Mejuto-Martí María José, Fernández-Villar Alberto, Barros-Dios Juan Miguel Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 947-953
Influenza virus damages the alveolar barrier by disrupting epithelial cell tight junctions Short Kirsty R., Kasper Jennifer, van der Aa Stijn, Andeweg Arno C., Zaaraoui-Boutahar Fatiha, Goeijenbier Marco, Richard Mathilde, Herold Susanne, Becker Christin, Scott Dana P., Limpens Ronald W.A.L., Koster Abraham J., Bárcena Montserrat, Fouchier Ron A.M., Kirkpatrick Charles James, Kuiken Thijs Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 954-966
The emerging role of myeloid-derived suppressor cells in lung diseases Kolahian Saeed, Öz Hasan Halit, Zhou Benyuan, Griessinger Christoph M., Rieber Nikolaus, Hartl Dominik Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 967-977
Sputum inflammatory cells in COPD patients classified according to GOLD 2011 guidelines Bartoli Maria Laura, Costa Francesco, Malagrinò Laura, Nieri Dario, Antonelli Sandra, Decusatis Giovanna, Simone Claudia De, Santerini Sabrina, Cianchetti Silvana, Latorre Manuela, Vagaggini Barbara, Paggiaro Pierluigi Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 978-980
Description of a randomised controlled trial of inhaled corticosteroid/fast-onset LABA reliever therapy in mild asthma Beasley Richard, Pavord Ian, Papi Alberto, Reddel Helen K., Harrison Tim, Marks Guy B., Hancox Robert J., Weatherall Mark Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 981-984
Asthma and respiratory allergy prevalence is still increasing among Finnish young adults Jousilahti Pekka, Haahtela Tari, Laatikainen Tiina, Mäkelä Mika, Vartiainen Erkki Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 985-987
Obstructive sleep apnoea as a risk factor for osteopenia and osteoporosis in the male population Liguori Claudio, Mercuri Nicola Biagio, Izzi Francesca, Romigi Andrea, Cordella Alberto, Piccirilli Eleonora, Viola Salvatore, Costa Silvio, Sbraccia Paolo, Marciani Maria Grazia, Tarantino Umberto, Placidi Fabio Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 987-990
Deficient interleukin-17 production in response to Mycobacterium abscessus in cystic fibrosis Becker Katharina L., van Ingen Jakko, ten Oever Jaap, Merkus Peter J., Ferwerda Gerben, Netea Mihai G., Magis-Escurra Cecile, Reijers Monique H., van de Veerdonk Frank L. Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 990-993
Does mass spectrometric breath analysis detect Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis? Pabary Rishi, Huang Juzheng, Kumar Sacheen, Alton Eric W.F.W., Bush Andrew, Hanna George B., Davies Jane C. Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 994-997
Monoallelic germline ATM mutation and organising pneumonia induced by radiation therapy to the breast Cordier Jean-François, Cottin Vincent, Lazor Romain, Stoppa-Lyonnet Dominique Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 997-1000
Regimens for nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease lack early bactericidal activity Slaats Michiel H.C., Hoefsloot Wouter, Magis-Escurra Cecile, Boeree Martin J., Wattenberg Melanie, Kuipers Saskia, van Ingen Jakko Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 1000-1002
Low paediatric tuberculosis case detection rate in Southern Mozambique López-Varela Elisa, Augusto Orvalho Joaquim, Guerra Luis, Respeito Durval, Sacoor Charfudin, Sacarlal Jahit, Migliori Giovanni Battista, Sotgiu Giovanni, Alonso Pedro L., García-Basteiro Alberto L. Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 1003-1005
Polymers of Z alpha1-antitrypsin are secreted in cell models of disease Fra Annamaria, Cosmi Francesca, Ordoñez Adriana, Berardelli Romina, Perez Juan, Guadagno Noemi A., Corda Luciano, Marciniak Stefan J., Lomas David A., Miranda Elena Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 1005-1009
Practical tools for implementing early palliative care in advanced lung cancer Janssens Annelies, Teugels Liesbeth, Kohl Sisca, Michielsen Toke, Leysen Bert, van Meerbeeck Jan P. Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 1010-1012
Paradoxical decrease in isoprostane and increase in superoxide dismutase following CPAP withdrawal in OSA Monneret Denis, Bonnefont-Rousselot Dominique Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 1012-1014
Paradoxical decrease in isoprostane and increase in superoxide dismutase following CPAP withdrawal in OSA Antoniades Charalambos, Lee Regent, Kohler Malcolm, Stradling John Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 1014-1015