editorials

Antibiotics and Pneumonia: Is Timing Everything or Just a Cause of More Problems?

Peter M. Houck
Chest 130: 1-3 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Fibroblastic Foci: Time To Be Counted?

Roland M. du Bois
Chest 130: 3-5 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Assessing the Impact of Asthma Guideline Implementation

David A. Stempel
Chest 130: 5-6 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Deep Inhalation Bronchodilation and Oral Corticosteroids in Asthma

Donald W. Cockcroft
Chest 130: 7-8 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Follow-up After an Asthma Hospitalization: Who Can Prevent Subsequent Exacerbations?

Michael Schatz and Carlos A. Camargo, Jr
Chest 130: 8-10 [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research PNEUMONIA

Delayed Administration of Antibiotics and Atypical Presentation in Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Grant W. Waterer, Lori A. Kessler, and Richard G. Wunderink
Chest 130: 11-15 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Antibiotic Timing and Diagnostic Uncertainty in Medicare Patients With Pneumonia: Is it Reasonable to Expect All Patients to Receive Antibiotics Within 4 Hours?

Mark L. Metersky, Thomas A. Sweeney, Martin B. Getzow, Farhan Siddiqui, Wato Nsa, and Dale W. Bratzler
Chest 130: 16-21 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE

Quantitative Analysis of Fibroblastic Foci in Usual Interstitial Pneumonia

Noriyuki Enomoto, Takafumi Suda, Masato Kato, Yusuke Kaida, Yutaro Nakamura, Shiro Imokawa, Masaaki Ida, and Kingo Chida
Chest 130: 22-29 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mycophenolate Mofetil Is Safe, Well Tolerated, and Preserves Lung Function in Patients With Connective Tissue Disease-Related Interstitial Lung Disease

Jeffrey J. Swigris, Amy L. Olson, Aryeh Fischer, David A. Lynch, Gregory P. Cosgrove, Stephen K. Frankel, Richard T. Meehan, and Kevin K. Brown
Chest 130: 30-36 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nerve Growth Factor in Serum and Lymphocyte Culture in Pigeon Fanciers’ Acute Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

Charles P. McSharry, Iona Fraser, Rekha Chaudhuri, Kenneth Anderson, Stephen J. Bourke, Neil C. Thomson, and Gavin Boyd
Chest 130: 37-42 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research ASTHMA

The Controller-to-Total Asthma Medication Ratio Is Associated With Patient-Centered As Well As Utilization Outcomes

Michael Schatz, Robert S. Zeiger, William M. Vollmer, David Mosen, Guillermo Mendoza, Andrea J. Apter, Thomas B. Stibolt, Albin Leong, Michael S. Johnson, and E. Francis Cook
Chest 130: 43-50 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Follow-up of Patients Discharged From the Hospital Following Acute Asthma: Best Performed by Specialist Nurse or Doctor?

James A. Nathan, Linda Pearce, Carol Field, Nina Dotesio-Eyres, Linda D. Sharples, Fay Cafferty, and Clare M. Laroche
Chest 130: 51-57 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Improvement in Bronchodilation Following Deep Inspiration After a Course of High-Dose Oral Prednisone in Asthma

Annelies M. Slats, Jacob K. Sont, Rik H.C.J. van Klink, Elisabeth H.D. Bel, and Peter J. Sterk
Chest 130: 58-65 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bronchodilator Effect of Infused B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Asthma

Michael J. Akerman, Makito Yaegashi, Zothanmawii Khiangte, Anandhi T. Murugan, Olumayowa Abe, and Jonathan D. Marmur
Chest 130: 66-72 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Prevalence and Mortality of Acute Lung Injury and ARDS After Lung Resection

Alina Dulu, Stephen M. Pastores, Bernard Park, Elyn Riedel, Valerie Rusch, and Neil A. Halpern
Chest 130: 73-78 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Slow Recovery From Anemia Following Cardiac Surgery

Vittorino Ripamonti, Vittorio Racca, Maria G. Calvo, Paolo Castiglioni, and Maurizio Ferratini
Chest 130: 79-84 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Therapeutic Hypercapnia and Ventilation-Perfusion Matching in Acute Lung Injury: Low Minute Ventilation vs Inspired CO₂

Scott E. Sinclair, David A. Kregenow, Ian Starr, Carmel Schimmel, Wayne J.E. Lamm, Michael P. Hlastala, and Erik R. Swenson
Chest 130: 85-92 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Impact of Antibiotic Guideline Compliance on Duration of Mechanical Ventilation in Critically Ill Patients With Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Andrew F. Shorr, Maria Bodi, Alejandro Rodriguez, Jorge Sole-Violan, Jose Garnacho-Montero, Jordi Rello for the CAPUCI Study Investigators
Chest 130: 93-100 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Measurement of Left Mainstem Bronchus Using Multiplane CT Reconstructions and Relationship Between Patient Characteristics or Tracheal Diameters and Left Bronchial Diameters

Philippe Olivier, David Hayon-Sonsino, Jean Paul Convard, Pierre-Antoine Laloë, and Marc Fischler
Chest 130: 101-107 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research COPD

Advanced Emphysema in African-American and White Patients: Do Differences Exist?

Wissam M. Chatila, Eric A. Hoffman, John Gaughan, G. Blake Robinswood, Gerard J. Criner for the National Emphysema Treatment Trial Research Group
Chest 130: 108-118 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Reliability, Validity, and Responsiveness of a 2-Min Walk Test To Assess Exercise Capacity of COPD Patients

Amy S.Y. Leung, Kam Keung Chan, Kevin Sykes, and K. S. Chan
Chest 130: 119-125 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Study of Energy Expenditure During Activities of Daily Living Using and Not Using Body Position Recommended by Energy Conservation Techniques in Patients With COPD

Marcelo Velloso and José R. Jardim
Chest 130: 126-132 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Patient Understanding, Detection, and Experience of COPD Exacerbations: An Observational, Interview-Based Study

Romain Kessler, Elisabeth Ståhl, Claus Vogelmeier, John Haughney, Elyse Trudeau, Claes-Göran Löfdahl, and Martyn R. Partridge
Chest 130: 133-142 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Appendix]  

original research SLEEP APNEA

Inflammatory Mediators in Exhaled Breath Condensate of Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Aviv D. Goldbart, Jyoti Krishna, Richard C. Li, Laura D. Serpero, and David Gozal
Chest 130: 143-148 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in a Population of Delhi, India

Surendra Kumar Sharma, Saket Kumpawat, Amit Banga, and Ashish Goel
Chest 130: 149-156 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research HEART FAILURE

Effects of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Pulmonary Function and Exercise Tolerance in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure

Veronica L. Wittmer, Giovana M. S. Simoes, Luciana C. M. Sogame, and Elisardo C. Vasquez
Chest 130: 157-163 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Competition for Intrathoracic Space Reduces Lung Capacity in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure: A Radiographic Study

Thomas P. Olson, Kenneth C. Beck, Jacob B. Johnson, and Bruce D. Johnson
Chest 130: 164-171 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

Incidence of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension After a First Episode of Pulmonary Embolism

Cecilia Becattini, Giancarlo Agnelli, Raffaele Pesavento, Mauro Silingardi, Renzo Poggio, Maria Rita Taliani, and Walter Ageno
Chest 130: 172-175 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Reduced Exercise Capacity and Stress-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients With Scleroderma

M. Luay Alkotob, Peyman Soltani, Mohammad A. Sheatt, Manny C. Katsetos, Naomi Rothfield, W. David Hager, Raymond J. Foley, and David I. Silverman
Chest 130: 176-181 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Immunosuppressive Therapy in Connective Tissue Diseases-Associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Olivier Sanchez, Olivier Sitbon, Xavier Jaïs, Gérald Simonneau, and Marc Humbert
Chest 130: 182-189 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research INTERVENTIONAL PULMONOLOGY

Transbronchoscopic Pulmonary Emphysema Treatment: 1-Month to 24-Month Endoscopic Follow-up

Hugo G. de Oliveira, Amarilio V. Macedo-Neto, Angela B. John, Sandra Jungblut, João Carlos Prolla, Sérgio S. Menna-Barreto, and Elaine A. F. Fortis
Chest 130: 190-199 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING

FEV₁/FVC Ratio of 70% Misclassifies Patients With Obstruction at the Extremes of Age

Scott D. Roberts, Mark O. Farber, Kenneth S. Knox, Gary S. Phillips, Nitin Y. Bhatt, John G. Mastronarde, and Karen L. Wood
Chest 130: 200-206 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Performing the Apnea of the Single-Breath Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity: Relaxation on the Shutter or Full Inspiration With Near Atmospheric Intrapulmonary Pressure?

Hervé Normand, François Lavigne, and Amèle Mouadil
Chest 130: 207-213 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research LUNG TRANSPLANTATION

Reversal of Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Allograft Pneumonectomy After Single Lung Transplantation

Subrato Deb, Joon Yun, Nelson Burton, Edward Omron, John Thurber, and Steven D. Nathan
Chest 130: 214-217 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Low Prevalence of Prior Streptococcus pneumoniae Vaccination Among Potential Lung Transplant Candidates

Leanne B. Gasink, Alysse G. Wurcell, Robert M. Kotloff, Ebbing Lautenbach, and Emily A. Blumberg
Chest 130: 218-221 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Aspergillus Bronchitis in Cystic Fibrosis

David Shoseyov, Keith G. Brownlee, Steven P. Conway, and Eitan Kerem
Chest 130: 222-226 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research PULMONARY ALVEOLAR PROTEINOSIS

An Open-Label Trial of Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor Therapy for Moderate Symptomatic Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

Saiprakash B. Venkateshiah, Tom D. Yan, Tracey L. Bonfield, Mary Jane Thomassen, Moulay Meziane, Carmen Czich, and Mani S. Kavuru
Chest 130: 227-237 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research SCUBA DIVING

Decline of FEV₁ in Scuba Divers

Kay Tetzlaff, Jens Theysohn, Caroline Stahl, Sabine Schlegel, Andreas Koch, and Claus M. Muth
Chest 130: 238-243 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

translating basic research into clinical practice

Cytokines or Their Antagonists for the Treatment of Asthma

Paul M. O’Byrne
Chest 130: 244-250 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

recent advances in chest medicine

Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Adults: Sowing Seeds of Change

Donald E. Craven
Chest 130: 251-260 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

global medicine

Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis: A Menace That Threatens To Destabilize Tuberculosis Control

Surendra K. Sharma and Alladi Mohan
Chest 130: 261-272 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

selected report

Use of a Removable Endobronchial Valve for the Treatment of Bronchopleural Fistula

David Feller-Kopman, Rabih Bechara, Robert Garland, Armin Ernst, and Simon Ashiku
Chest 130: 273-275 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

postgraduate education corner CONTEMPORARY REVIEWS IN SLEEP MEDICINE

Recent Developments in the Classification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Insomnia

Michael O. Summers, Maria I. Crisostomo, and Edward J. Stepanski
Chest 130: 276-286 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Obtain Journal CME for this article]  

postgraduate education corner PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE PEARLS

A 52-Year-Old Man With Daytime Sleepiness, Sialorrhea, and Facial Fasciculations

Abhilasha Ahuja, Dipti Gothi, and Jyotsna M. Joshi
Chest 130: 287-290 [Full Text] [PDF]  

An 18-Year-Old Man With Rapidly Progressive Multiorgan Failure After a Positive Mononucleosis Spot Test Result

Hanneke J. van der Woude, Tjip S. van der Werf, Eric A. M. Verschuuren, Rienk Y. J. Tamminga, Stefano Rosati, John H. J. M. Meertens, and Jan G. Zijlstra
Chest 130: 291-295 [Full Text] [PDF]  

postgraduate education corner MEDICAL WRITING TIP OF THE MONTH

Writing Successful Grant Applications for Preclinical Studies

David Kessel
Chest 130: 296-298 [Full Text] [PDF]  

correspondence

Duration of Warfarin in Pulmonary Embolism

Andrew Miller, Ian Campbell, Tony Fennerty, Gary E. Raskob, and Harry R. Büller
Chest 130: 299-300 [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Coanda Effect and Preferential Right Atrial Streaming

Hutan Ashrafian
Chest 130: 300 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Impact of Positron Emission Tomography on Clinical Decision Making

Gustavo A. Heresi, Peter J. Mazzone, and James K. Stoller
Chest 130: 300-301 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluating the Effects of "Triple Therapy" With Inhaled Corticosteroids, Long-Acting ß₂-Agonists, and Leukotriene Modifiers in Asthma

Graeme P. Currie, Daniel K. C. Lee, Daniel Menzies, and Brian J. Lipworth
Chest 130: 301-302 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Abnormal Right Ventricular Diastolic Function May Not Be the Only Early Marker of Myocardial Involvement in Systemic Sclerosis

Christophe Meune and Yannick Allanore
Chest 130: 302 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Anticoagulant Therapy and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Brent W. Kinder, Harold R. Collard, and Talmadge E. King, Jr
Chest 130: 302-303 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Use of Exhaled Breath Condensate in the Study of Airway Inflammation After Hypertonic Saline Solution Challenge

Richard M. Effros
Chest 130: 303 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Airway Malacia Disorders in Children

Ebru Yalçin, Deniz Dogru, Ugur Özçelik, and Nural Kiper
Chest 130: 304 [Full Text] [PDF]  

There Is No Evidence To Support the Use of Aerosolized Magnesium for Acute Asthma

Gustavo J. Rodrigo, Brian H. Rowe, Maurice Blitz, and Sandra Blitz
Chest 130: 304-306 [Full Text] [PDF]  

bookshelf

Principles of Exercise Testing and Interpretation, Fourth Edition

Albert Miller
Chest 130: 307 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

erratum

Correction for Volume 125, p. 1372

Chest 130: 308 [Full Text] [PDF]  

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