editorials

Draft Oxygen

Milton S. Braunstein
Chest 1999 116: 589. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Off-Label Use of Approved Drugs

Laurence Landow
Chest 1999 116: 589-591. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Difficulties With Diagnosing Asthma in the Elderly

LTC Michael J. Morris
Chest 1999 116: 591-593. [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Definition of Survival

Robert L. Thurer
Chest 1999 116: 593-594. [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations ASTHMA

Effect of Long-term Salmeterol Therapy Compared With As-Needed Albuterol Use on Airway Hyperresponsiveness

Richard R. Rosenthal, William W. Busse, James P. Kemp, James W. Baker, Christopher Kalberg, Amanda Emmett, and Kathleen A. Rickard
Chest 1999 116: 595-602. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Underdiagnosis and Undertreatment of Asthma in the Elderly

Paul L. Enright, Robyn L. McClelland, Anne B. Newman, Daniel J. Gottlieb, and Michael D. Lebowitz
Chest 1999 116: 603-613. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Occurrence, Recrudescence, and Worsening of Asthma in a Population of Young Adults: Impact of Varying Types of Occupation

Ido Katz, Shlomo Moshe, Jacob Sosna, Gerald L. Baum, Gershon Fink, and Joshua Shemer
Chest 1999 116: 614-618. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Difference in Airway Reactivity in Children With Atopic vs Nonatopic Asthma

Hiroyuki Mochizuki, Makoto Shigeta, Kenichi Tokuyama, and Akihiro Morikawa
Chest 1999 116: 619-624. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Fluticasone Alone or in Combination With Salmeterol vs Triamcinolone in Asthma

James Baraniuk, John J. Murray, Robert A. Nathan, William E. Berger, Marty Johnson, Lisa D. Edwards, Sharon Srebro, and Kathleen A. Rickard
Chest 1999 116: 625-632. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Analysis of Tracheal Sounds During Forced Exhalation in Asthma Patients and Normal Subjects: Bronchodilator Response Effect

José Antonio Fiz, Raimon Jané, David Salvatella, José Izquierdo, Luis Lores, Pere Caminal, and José Morera
Chest 1999 116: 633-638. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis in Cystic Fibrosis: Reported Prevalence, Regional Distribution, and Patient Characteristics

David E. Geller, Haley Kaplowitz, Michael J. Light, and Andrew A. Colin
Chest 1999 116: 639-646. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Hypoxemia and Hypercapnia During Exercise and Sleep in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

Scott Bradley, Peter Solin, John Wilson, David Johns, E. Haydn Walters, and Matthew T. Naughton
Chest 1999 116: 647-654. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations SLEEP/CPAP

Relationship of Arousals From Sleep to Sympathetic Nervous System Activity and BP in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

José S. Loredo, Michael G. Ziegler, Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Jack L. Clausen, and Joel E. Dimsdale
Chest 1999 116: 655-659. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cardiogenic Oscillations on the Airflow Signal During Continuous Positive Airway Pressure as a Marker of Central Apnea

Indu Ayappa, Robert G. Norman, and David M. Rapoport
Chest 1999 116: 660-666. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Efficacy and Compliance With Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in Patients With Chronic Respiratory Failure

Gerard J. Criner, Kathleen Brennan, John M. Travaline, and Diane Kreimer
Chest 1999 116: 667-675. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations THE PLEURA

Atmospheric Pressure Changes and Outdoor Temperature Changes in Relation to Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Hans J.M. Smit, Walter L. Devillé, Franz M.N.H. Schramel, Ad J.M. Schreurs, Thomas G. Sutedja, and Pieter E. Postmus
Chest 1999 116: 676-681. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Chylothorax in Children: Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management

Vera Büttiker, Sergio Fanconi, and Réne Burger
Chest 1999 116: 682-687. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations SURGERY

Surgical ICU Recidivism After Cardiac Operations

William E. Cohn, Frank W. Sellke, Cheryl Sirois, Alan Lisbon, and Robert G. Johnson
Chest 1999 116: 688-692. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Impact of Nutritional Status on the Outcome of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: A Prospective Study

Peter Mazolewski, J. F. Turner, Mindy Baker, Terry Kurtz, and Alex G. Little
Chest 1999 116: 693-696. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations CANCER

Conditional Survival Among Patients With Carcinoma of the Lung

Ray M. Merrill, Donald Earl Henson, and Michael Barnes
Chest 1999 116: 697-703. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Value of Transbronchial Needle Aspiration in the Diagnosis of Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions

Frank Reichenberger, Janos Weber, Michael Tamm, Christoph T. Bolliger, Peter Dalquen, André P. Perruchoud, and Markus Solèr
Chest 1999 116: 704-708. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations DIFFUSE LUNG DISEASE

Acute Paraquat Intoxication: Using Nuclear Pulmonary Studies to Predict Patient Outcome

Chia-Hung Kao, Jih-Fang Hsieh, Yung-Jen Ho, Dong-Zong Hung, Tzeng-Jih Lin, and Hueisch-Jy Ding
Chest 1999 116: 709-714. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Is Anti-Topoisomerase I a Serum Marker of Pulmonary Involvement in Systemic Sclerosis?

Elisabeth Diot, Bruno Giraudeau, Patrice Diot, Danielle Degenne, Laurence Ritz, Jean-Louis Guilmot, and Etienne Lemarié
Chest 1999 116: 715-720. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Prognosis in Pediatric Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis

Muhammad M. Saeed, Marlyn S. Woo, Eithne F. MacLaughlin, Monique F. Margetis, and Thomas G. Keens
Chest 1999 116: 721-725. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations TUBERCULOSIS

The Significance of the Persistent Presence of Acid-fast Bacilli in Sputum Smears in Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Mohamed S. Al-Moamary, William Black, Elaine Bessuille, R. Kevin Elwood, and Sverre Vedal
Chest 1999 116: 726-731. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical investigations in critical care

Lack of Influence of Gender on Outcomes of Mechanically Ventilated Medical ICU Patients

Scott K. Epstein and Van Vuong
Chest 1999 116: 732-739. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pulmonary Risk Factors Compromising Postoperative Recovery After Surgical Repair for Congenital Heart Disease

Hari P. R. Bandla, Robert L. Hopkins, Robert C. Beckerman, and David Gozal
Chest 1999 116: 740-747. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dobutamine in Severe Scorpion Envenomation: Effects on Standard Hemodynamics, Right Ventricular Performance, and Tissue Oxygenation

Souheil Elatrous, Semir Nouira, Lamia Besbes-Ouanes, Mohamed Boussarsar, Riadh Boukef, Soudani Marghli, and Fekri Abroug
Chest 1999 116: 748-753. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

laboratory and animal investigations

A Method for the Standardized Offline Collection of Exhaled Nitric Oxide

Philip E. Silkoff, Allen Stevens, Juno Pak, Becki Bucher-Bartelson, and Richard J. Martin
Chest 1999 116: 754-759. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Pleural Fluid

Dong-sheng Cheng, R. Michael Rodriguez, Elizabeth A. Perkett, Jeffrey Rogers, Gary Bienvenu, Urpo Lappalainen, and Richard W. Light
Chest 1999 116: 760-765. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

reviews

The Effects of Antireflux Surgery on Asthmatics With Gastroesophageal Reflux

Stephen K. Field, Gary A. J. Gelfand, and Sean D. McFadden
Chest 1999 116: 766-774. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

consensus conference

Use of Aerosolized Antibiotics in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

Preston W. Campbell, III and Lisa Saiman
Chest 1999 116: 775-788. [Full Text] [PDF]  

special report

Liver Transplantation: A Critical Care Physician's Personal Odyssey

Robert D. Brandstetter
Chest 1999 116: 789-791. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ethics in cardiopulmonary medicine

Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation for COPD: Development of an Instrument To Elicit Patient Preferences

Robert E. Dales, Annette O'Connor, Paul Hebert, Karen Sullivan, Douglas McKim, and Hilary Llewellyn-Thomas
Chest 1999 116: 792-800. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

accp-seek board review question of the month

Worsening Hypotension in a 60-Year-Old Man Requiring Intra-aortic Balloon Counterpulsation

Joseph Parrillo
Chest 1999 116: 801-802. [Full Text] [PDF]  

pulmonary and critical care pearls

Hemoptysis and Dyspnea in a 67-Year-Old Man With a Normal Chest Radiograph

Estrellita T. Velez Jo and Richard Scott Morehead
Chest 1999 116: 803-807. [Full Text] [PDF]  

exercise and the heart

Recovery Kinetics of Oxygen Uptake and Heart Rate in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure

Leandro Pavia, Jonathan Myers, and Rusconi Cesare
Chest 1999 116: 808-813. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

roentgenogram of the month

A Young Man With Two Large Lung Masses

Bipin D. Sarodia, Carol Farver, Serpil Erzurum, and Janet R. Maurer
Chest 1999 116: 814-818. [Full Text] [PDF]  

bronchoscopy

Effect of Music on State Anxiety Scores in Patients Undergoing Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy

Henri G. Colt, Anne Powers, and Thomas G. Shanks
Chest 1999 116: 819-824. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

selected reports

Endobronchial Stenting for Severe Airway Obstruction in Relapsing Polychondritis

John L. Faul, Stephen T. Kee, and Norman W. Rizk
Chest 1999 116: 825-827. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Tension Pneumoperitoneum Associated With a Pleural-Peritoneal Shunt

David A. Lipson, Gregory Tino, and David Vaughn
Chest 1999 116: 827-830. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Unilateral Leptospiral Pneumonia and Cold Agglutinin Disease

Barbara Bowsher, Charles W. Callahan, Donald A. Person, and Lynne Ruess
Chest 1999 116: 830-832. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Richter's Transformation Presenting as an Obstructing Endobronchial Lesion

Deborah A. Milkowski, Brian D. Worley, and Michael J. Morris
Chest 1999 116: 832-835. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Multimodality Treatment of Malignant Superior Vena Caval Syndrome

John R. Roberts, Raphael Bueno, and David J. Sugarbaker
Chest 1999 116: 835-837. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Massive Tracheal Necrosis due to Compression by an Innominate Artery Aneurysm Associated With a Grade IV Chagasic Megaesophagus and Chronic Duodenal Ulcer

Albert Amin Sader, Jesualdo Cherri, and Reginaldo Ceneviva
Chest 1999 116: 837-840. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

communications to the editor

Extra Fine Hydrofluoroalkane-134A Beclomethasone Aerosols : Selecting an Optimal Inhaled Steroid for an Individual Patient

Norman L. Dean, Gary N. Gross, and Donald P. Tashkin
Chest 1999 116: 841-842. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Prudent Restraint Use

Luke A. Pluto
Chest 1999 116: 843. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Gastroesophageal Reflux and Respiratory Symptoms

Stephen K. Field
Chest 1999 116: 843. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Risks vs Benefits in Total Joint Surgery

Paul A. Lotke and John A. Heit
Chest 1999 116: 843-845. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management of Pleural Empyema

T. K. Lim and Anthony P. C. Yim
Chest 1999 116: 845-846. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cytology on Transudative Pleural Effusions

Bayu Teklu and Valeriano Foresti
Chest 1999 116: 846-847. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Hormone Replacement Therapy : A Possible Risk Factor in Carriers of Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

Jane H Morse, Evelyn M Horn, and Robyn J Barst
Chest 1999 116: 847. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax Detected During a Medical Checkup

Akihiro Maeda, Shinichi Ishioka, Masaharu Yoshihara, Mitsuhiro Mihara, Takuso Shigenobu, and Shigenobu Nakamura
Chest 1999 116: 847-848. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Prolonged Air Leak Following Upper Lobectomy : In Search of the Key

Alessandro Brunelli Aroldo Fianchini
Chest 1999 116: 848. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mediastinal Lymphadenitis due To Cryptococcal Infection In HIV-Positive Patients On Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy

Massimiliano Lanzafame, Marco Trevenzoli, Giovanni Carretta, Luca Lazzarini, Sandro Vento, and Ercole Concia
Chest 1999 116: 848-849. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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