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Allergy

1. QUIRCE S , Fernandez-Nieto M, Pastor C, Sastre B, et al
   Occupational asthma due to tampico fiber from agave leaves.
   Allergy. 2008;63:943-5.
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2. BATEMAN ED , Bousquet J, Busse WW, Clark TJ, et al
   Stability of asthma control with regular treatment: an analysis of the Gaining Optimal Asthma controL (GOAL) study.
   Allergy. 2008;63:932-8.
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3. BARROS R , Moreira A, Fonseca J, de Oliveira JF, et al
   Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and fresh fruit intake are associated with improved asthma control.
   Allergy. 2008;63:917-23.
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4. BURNEY P , Potts J, Makowska J, Kowalski M, et al
   A case-control study of the relation between plasma selenium and asthma in European populations: a GAL2EN project.
   Allergy. 2008;63:865-71.
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5. TAKKOUCHE B , Gonzalez-Barcala FJ, Etminan M, Fitzgerald M, et al
   Exposure to furry pets and the risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis: a meta-analysis.
   Allergy. 2008;63:857-64.
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6. HOFFMANN PR
   Selenium and asthma: a complex relationship.
   Allergy. 2008;63:854-6.
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7. FOLLETTI I , Forcina A, Marabini A, Bussetti A, et al
   Have the prevalence and incidence of occupational asthma and rhinitis because of laboratory animals declined in the last 25 years?
   Allergy. 2008;63:834-41.
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   Am J Respir Crit Care Med

8. PLANAGUMA A , Kazani S, Marigowda G, Haworth O, et al
   Airway LXA4 Generation and LXA4 Receptor Expression are Decreased in Severe Asthma.
   Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2008;.
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9. WANG CH , Huang CD, Lin HC, Lee KY, et al
   Increased Circulating Fibrocytes in Asthma with Chronic Airflow Obstruction.
   Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2008;.
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   Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol

10. ROBROEKS CM , van de Kant KD, van Vliet D, Kester AD, et al
    Comparison of the anti-inflammatory effects of extra-fine hydrofluoroalkane-beclomethasone vs fluticasone dry powder inhaler on exhaled inflammatory markers in childhood asthma.
    Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100:601-7.
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11. MARTYN M , Weaver AL, Jacobson RM, Juhn YJ, et al
    Characterization of the duration from onset of asthma symptoms to asthma disease.
    Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100:589-95.
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12. LINARES T , Hernandez D, Bartolome B
    Occupational rhinitis and asthma due to crickets.
    Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100:566-9.
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13. DISANTOSTEFANO RL , Davis KJ, Yancey S, Crim C, et al
    Ecologic analysis of asthma-related events and dispensing of inhaled corticosteroid- and salmeterol-containing products.
    Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100:558-65.
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14. NAQVI M , Tcheurekdjian H, DeBoard JA, Williams LK, et al
    Inhaled corticosteroids and augmented bronchodilator responsiveness in Latino and African American asthmatic patients.
    Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100:551-7.
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15. CLOUTIER MM , Jones GA, Hinckson V, Wakefield DB, et al
    Effectiveness of an asthma management program in reducing disparities in care in urban children.
    Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100:545-50.
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16. STEVENSON MD , Heaton PC, Moomaw CJ, Bean JA, et al
    Inhaled corticosteroid use in asthmatic children receiving Ohio Medicaid: trend analysis, 1997-2001.
    Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100:538-44.
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17. ESCH RE , Bush RK, Peden D, Lockey RF, et al
    Sublingual-oral administration of standardized allergenic extracts: phase 1 safety and dosing results.
    Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100:475-81.
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18. WEBER RW
    On the cover. Australian pine.
    Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100:A4.
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    Chest

19. OH MJ , Lee JY, Lee BJ, Choi DC, et al
    Exhaled Nitric Oxide Measurement is Useful for the Exclusion of Non-asthmatic Eosinophilic Bronchitis in Chronic Cough Patients.
    Chest. 2008;.
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20. BLAKE K , Madabushi R, Derendorf H, Lima J, et al
    Population Pharmacodynamic Model of Bronchodilator Response to Inhaled Albuterol in Children and Adults with Asthma.
    Chest. 2008;.
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    Curr Opin Pulm Med

21. KANWAL R
    Bronchiolitis obliterans in workers exposed to flavoring chemicals.
    Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2008;14:141-6.
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22. BUDWEISER S , Jorres RA, Pfeifer M
    Noninvasive home ventilation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: indications, utility and outcome.
    Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2008;14:128-34.
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23. JORGENSEN NR , Schwarz P
    Osteoporosis in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.
    Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2008;14:122-7.
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24. SIN DD , Man SF
    Impact of cancers and cardiovascular diseases in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2008;14:115-21.
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25. OMORI H , Fujimoto K, Katoh T
    Computed-tomography findings of emphysema: correlation with spirometric values.
    Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2008;14:110-4.
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26. PELKONEN M
    Smoking: relationship to chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and mortality.
    Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2008;14:105-9.
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27. KIM JS , Rubin BK
    Nasal and sinus involvement in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2008;14:101-4.
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28. NSEIR S , Ader F
    Prevalence and outcome of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria.
    Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2008;14:95-100.
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29. VARKEY JB , Varkey B
    Viral infections in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2008;14:89-94.
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    Eur Respir J

30. SEARS MR
    Population prevalence of COPD.
    Eur Respir J. 2008;31:218.
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31. FABBRI LM , Luppi F, Beghe B, Rabe KF, et al
    Complex chronic comorbidities of COPD.
    Eur Respir J. 2008;31:204-12.
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32. DEROM E , van Weel C, Liistro G, Buffels J, et al
    Primary care spirometry.
    Eur Respir J. 2008;31:197-203.
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33. CALVERLEY P
    Fulfilling the promise of primary care spirometry.
    Eur Respir J. 2008;31:8-10.
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34. RENDA T , Baraldo S, Pelaia G, Bazzan E, et al
    Increased activation of p38 MAPK in COPD.
    Eur Respir J. 2008;31:62-9.
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35. JANSSENS W , VandenBrande P, Hardeman E, De Langhe E, et al
    Inspiratory flow rates at different levels of resistance in elderly COPD patients.
    Eur Respir J. 2008;31:78-83.
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36. SNOECK-STROBAND JB , Lapperre TS, Gosman MM, Boezen HM, et al
    Chronic bronchitis sub-phenotype within COPD: inflammation in sputum and biopsies.
    Eur Respir J. 2008;31:70-7.
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    J Allergy Clin Immunol

37. TSURIKISAWA N , Saito H, Tsuburai T, Oshikata C, et al
    Differences in regulatory T cells between Churg-Strauss syndrome and chronic eosinophilic pneumonia with asthma.
    J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008;.
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38. TAVERAS EM , Rifas-Shiman SL, Camargo CA Jr, Gold DR, et al
    Higher adiposity in infancy associated with recurrent wheeze in a prospective cohort of children.
    J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008;121:1161-1166.
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39. RABINOVITCH N , Strand M, Stuhlman K, Gelfand EW, et al
    Exposure to tobacco smoke increases leukotriene E4-related albuterol usage and response to montelukast.
    J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008;121:1365-71.
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40. YANG Y , Haitchi HM, Cakebread J, Sammut D, et al
    Epigenetic mechanisms silence a disintegrin and metalloprotease 33 expression in bronchial epithelial cells.
    J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008;121:1393-9.
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41. REVICKI D , Brown R, Dale P
    Questioning the economic evaluation of omalizumab.
    J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008;121:1514.
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42. BRANDT EB , Mingler MK, Stevenson MD, Wang N, et al
    Surfactant protein D alters allergic lung responses in mice and human subjects.
    J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008;.
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43. MATANGKASOMBUT P , Pichavant M, Yasumi T, Hendricks C, et al
    Direct activation of natural killer T cells induces airway hyperreactivity in nonhuman primates.
    J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008;121:1287-9.
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44. LOWE AJ , Carlin JB, Bennett CM, Hosking CS, et al
    Do boys do the atopic march while girls dawdle?
    J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008;121:1190-5.
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    JAMA

45. HAMPTON T
    Cardiac studies reveal clues into asthma and decreased lung function.
    JAMA. 2008;300:32.
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46. HAMPTON T
    Researchers probe effects of pregnancy, birth on childhood asthma and allergy.
    JAMA. 2008;300:29.
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    Pediatrics

47. MALOZOWSKI S
    Assessment of the Long-term Safety of Inhaled Ciclesonide on Growth in Children With Asthma.
    Pediatrics. 2008;122:213.
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48. KELLY HW , Van Natta ML, Covar RA, Tonascia J, et al
    Effect of Long-term corticosteroid use on bone mineral density in children: a prospective longitudinal assessment in the childhood Asthma Management Program (CAMP) study.
    Pediatrics. 2008;122:e53-61.
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49. BRIM SN , Rudd RA, Funk RH, Callahan DB, et al
    Asthma prevalence among US children in underrepresented minority populations: American Indian/Alaska Native, Chinese, Filipino, and Asian Indian.
    Pediatrics. 2008;122:e217-22.
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50. OKELO SO , Patino CM, Riekert KA, Merriman B, et al
    Patient factors used by pediatricians to assign asthma treatment.
    Pediatrics. 2008;122:e195-201.
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    Respir Med

51. PALIKHE NS , Kim SH, Cho BY, Ye YM, et al
    Association of three sets of high-affinity IgE receptor (FcepsilonR1) polymorphisms with aspirin-intolerant asthma.
    Respir Med. 2008;.
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52. ZUIDGEEST MG , Smit HA, Bracke M, Wijga AH, et al
    Persistence of asthma medication use in preschool children.
    Respir Med. 2008;.
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    Respir Res

53. VAN HOVE CL , Moerloose K, Maes T, Joos GF, et al
    Cigarette smoke enhances Th-2 driven airway inflammation and delays inhalational tolerance.
    Respir Res. 2008;9:42.
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54. MERRILEES MJ , Ching PS, Beaumont B, Hinek A, et al
    Changes in elastin, elastin binding protein and versican in alveoli in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    Respir Res. 2008;9:41.
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    Thorax

55. MASCITELLI L , Pezzetta F, Goldstein MR
    Leptin and regulatory T cells in obese patients with asthma.
    Thorax. 2008;63:659.
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56. GRUNDSTEIN A , Sarnat SE, Klein M, Shepherd M, et al
    Thunderstorm associated asthma in Atlanta, Georgia.
    Thorax. 2008;63:659-60.
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57. BERRY MA , Pavord ID
    Antagonism of tumour necrosis factor alpha in refractory asthma.
    Thorax. 2008;63:571-2.
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