Book Notices

	Work-related Lung Disorders KP Thorax 1988; 43: 743. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.743-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	State of the Art Reviews: Occupational Pulmonary Disease AC Thorax 1988; 43: 743-744. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.743-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Practical Bronchoscopy CPM Thorax 1988; 43: 744. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.744 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Fundamental Techniques in Pulmonary and Oesophageal Surgery Thorax 1988; 43: 744. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.744-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Research Article

	Epithelium derived relaxing factor: myth or reality? P M Vanhoutte Thorax 1988; 43: 665-668. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.665 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Binding and diffusion characteristics of 14C EDTA and 99mTc DTPA in respiratory tract mucus glycoprotein from patients with chronic bronchitis. M S Cheema, S Groth, and C Marriott Thorax 1988; 43: 669-673. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.669 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Salmeterol, a new long acting inhaled beta 2 adrenoceptor agonist: comparison with salbutamol in adult asthmatic patients. A Ullman and N Svedmyr Thorax 1988; 43: 674-678. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.674 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Viral respiratory tract infection and exacerbations of asthma in adult patients. R Beasley, E D Coleman, Y Hermon, P E Holst, T V O'Donnell, and M Tobias Thorax 1988; 43: 679-683. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.679 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Number and activity of inflammatory cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in asthma and their relation to airway responsiveness. C Kelly, C Ward, C S Stenton, G Bird, D J Hendrick, and E H Walters Thorax 1988; 43: 684-692. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.684 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Fall in peak expiratory flow during haemodialysis in patients with chronic renal failure. A Davenport and A J Williams Thorax 1988; 43: 693-696. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.693 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Respiratory symptoms in arable farmworkers: role of storage mites. A D Blainey, M D Topping, S Ollier, and R J Davies Thorax 1988; 43: 697-702. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.697 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Lung angiotensin converting enzyme activity in rats with differing susceptibilities to chronic hypoxia. P Jederlinic, N S Hill, L C Ou, and B L Fanburg Thorax 1988; 43: 703-707. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.703 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Functional similarities of asbestosis and cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis. J Markos, A W Musk, and K E Finucane Thorax 1988; 43: 708-714. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.708 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Evaluation of the penetration of ciprofloxacin and amoxycillin into the bronchial mucosa. D Honeybourne, J M Andrews, J P Ashby, R Lodwick, and R Wise Thorax 1988; 43: 715-719. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.715 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Is nocturnal asthma caused by changes in airway cholinergic activity? J R Catterall, G B Rhind, K F Whyte, C M Shapiro, and N J Douglas Thorax 1988; 43: 720-724. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.720 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Transfer factor for carbon monoxide in patients with diabetes with and without microangiopathy. D C Weir, P E Jennings, M S Hendy, A H Barnett, and P S Burge Thorax 1988; 43: 725-726. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.725 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Morning-evening changes in airway responsiveness to methacholine in normal and asthmatic subjects: analysis using partial flow-volume curves. R W Heaton, M K Gillett, and P D Snashall Thorax 1988; 43: 727-728. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.727 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of diazepam on sleep in patients with chronic airflow obstruction. J A Wedzicha, P J Wallis, D A Ingram, and D W Empey Thorax 1988; 43: 729-730. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.729 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Increased muscle enzyme activity after yoga breathing during an exacerbation of asthma. F M Tamarin, R Conetta, R D Brandstetter, and H Chadow Thorax 1988; 43: 731-732. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.731 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Fatal haematemesis arising from benign oesophagoatrial fistula. M R Zeiderman and J T O'Grady Thorax 1988; 43: 733-734. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.733 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Bronchiolitis obliterans organising pneumonia in a patient with ulcerative colitis. C R Swinburn, G J Jackson, I Cobden, T Ashcroft, G N Morritt, and P A Corris Thorax 1988; 43: 735-736. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.735 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Asthma induced by ivory dust: a new occupational cause. R A Armstrong, P Neill, and R T Mossop Thorax 1988; 43: 737-738. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.737 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Surgical management of pneumothorax in cystic fibrosis. D J Seddon and M E Hodson Thorax 1988; 43: 739-740. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.739 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Laser photoresection in the preoperative assessment of a bronchial adenoma. P R Stanley, T Anderson, and K M Pagliero Thorax 1988; 43: 741-742. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.741 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Diaphragm pacing. G A Baer, P P Talonen, and F C Wells Thorax 1988; 43: 743. doi:10.1136/thx.43.9.743 [PDF] [Request Permissions]