Correspondence

	Atopy, immunological changes, and respiratory function in bronchiectasis Philip Stanley and Peter Cole Thorax 1984; 39: 638. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.638 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Reply Muiris Fitzgerald Thorax 1984; 39: 638. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.638-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Reply DA Ellis, T Hawkins, GJ Gibson, and S Nariman Thorax 1984; 39: 639. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.639 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Reply Yun-Fan Liaw Thorax 1984; 39: 640. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.640 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Research Article

	The third nervous system in the lung: physiology and clinical perspectives. P J Barnes Thorax 1984; 39: 561-567. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.561 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pulmonary infiltrates and adult acute leukaemia: empirical treatment and survival related to the extent of pulmonary radiological disease. A G Wardman, D W Milligan, J A Child, I W Delamore, and N J Cooke Thorax 1984; 39: 568-571. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.568 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effects of calcium channel blockade on histamine induced bronchoconstriction in mild asthma. E H Walters, J Banks, A Fennerty, and B H Davies Thorax 1984; 39: 572-575. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.572 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Nifedipine enhances the bronchodilator effect of salbutamol. A M Lever, P A Corris, and G J Gibson Thorax 1984; 39: 576-578. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.576 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Influence of diltiazem on bronchoconstriction induced by cold air breathing during exercise. H Magnussen, V Hartmann, and G Reuss Thorax 1984; 39: 579-582. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.579 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Variability of peak flow in wheezy children. I Johnston, H R Anderson, and S Patel Thorax 1984; 39: 583-587. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.583 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Bronchial responsiveness to hyperventilation in children with asthma: inhibition by ipratropium bromide. N Wilson, C Dixon, and M Silverman Thorax 1984; 39: 588-593. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.588 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of positive ionisation of inspired air on the response of asthmatic children to exercise. I Lipin, I Gur, Y Amitai, I Amirav, and S Godfrey Thorax 1984; 39: 594-596. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.594 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Comparison of cumulative and non-cumulative techniques to measure dose-response curves for beta agonists in patients with asthma. J Britton and A Tattersfield Thorax 1984; 39: 597-599. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.597 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Generalised allergic reactions to aminophylline. P J Thompson, W R Gibb, P Cole, and K M Citron Thorax 1984; 39: 600-603. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.600 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Diffuse pleural thickening in asbestos workers: disability and lung function abnormalities. C R McGavin and G Sheers Thorax 1984; 39: 604-607. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.604 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Rarity of mineral fibre pleurisy among persons exposed to Finnish anthophyllite and with low risk of mesothelioma. G Hillerdal, A Zitting, A H van Assendelft, and T Kuusela Thorax 1984; 39: 608-611. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.608 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Lobar pneumonia in Northern Zambia: clinical study of 502 adult patients. S C Allen Thorax 1984; 39: 612-616. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.612 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Carcinoid tumours of the bronchus: a 33 year experience. R Hurt and M Bates Thorax 1984; 39: 617-623. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.617 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Changes in rib cage geometry during childhood. P Openshaw, S Edwards, and P Helms Thorax 1984; 39: 624-627. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.624 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Occupational asthma due to heated freon. J L Malo, G Gagnon, and A Cartier Thorax 1984; 39: 628-629. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.628 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Occupational asthma due to hexachlorophene. L Nagy and M Orosz Thorax 1984; 39: 630-631. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.630 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Echocardiographic abnormalities in ruptured chorda tendinae of rheumatic mitral valve. B L Chia and M H Choo Thorax 1984; 39: 632-633. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.632 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Unusual presentation of tropical pulmonary eosinophilia. V K Jain and O P Beniwal Thorax 1984; 39: 634-635. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.634 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion due to treatment of lung cancer with cisplatin. T J Littlewood and A P Smith Thorax 1984; 39: 636-637. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.636 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Role of lung scanning in assessing the resectability of bronchial carcinoma. A J Williams, C J Smallpiece, D C Watson, A B Mostafa, and L K Harding Thorax 1984; 39: 638-639. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.638-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Jaundice after open heart surgery: a prospective study. N Y Haboubi, J D Edwards, H H Ali, and M S Hendy Thorax 1984; 39: 639-640. doi:10.1136/thx.39.8.639-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]