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Short Reports

Broncho-oesophageal fistula treated effectively without surgical resection
G W Parry, Ali Juma, and J E Dussek
Thorax 1993; 48: 189-190. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.189 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the Editor

AUTHORS' REPLY
Robert Miller and David Mitchell
Thorax 1993; 48: 191. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.191-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Tuberculosis contact tracing: are the British Thoracic Society guidelines still appropriate?
Andrew Bush
Thorax 1993; 48: 191-192. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.191-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Correction

Portable liquid oxygen and exercise ability in severe respiratory disability
Thorax 1993; 48: 192. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.192-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Adventitia

Dusts and lungs
Hans Weill
Thorax 1993; 48: 182. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.182 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Book Notices

Beta Blockers and Cardiac Arrhythmias
NMW
Thorax 1993; 48: 192. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.192 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Cardiopulmonary Physiology in Critical Care
TE
Thorax 1993; 48: 192. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.192-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Research Article

New perspectives in Wegener's granulomatosis.
R B Dreisin
Thorax 1993; 48: 97-99. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.97 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Nocturnal asthma.
N J Douglas
Thorax 1993; 48: 100-102. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.100 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Mediator and cytokine mechanisms in asthma.
S Holgate
Thorax 1993; 48: 103-109. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.103 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Physiological effect of endobronchial radiotherapy in patients with major airway occlusion by carcinoma.
J M Goldman, A S Bulman, A J Rathmell, B M Carey, M F Muers, and C A Joslin
Thorax 1993; 48: 110-114. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.110 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Diagnostic rigid and flexible oesophagoscopy in carcinoma of the oesophagus: a comparison.
A J Ritchie, J McGuigan, K McManus, H M Stevenson, and J R Gibbons
Thorax 1993; 48: 115-118. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.115 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Influence of smoking habits on change in carbon monoxide transfer factor over 10 years in middle aged men.
A Watson, H Joyce, L Hopper, and N B Pride
Thorax 1993; 48: 119-124. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.119 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Arousal responses to added inspiratory resistance during REM and non-REM sleep in normal subjects.
M Gugger, S Bögershausen, and L Schäffler
Thorax 1993; 48: 125-129. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.125 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Effect of an oral potassium channel activator, BRL 38227, on airway function and responsiveness in asthmatic patients: comparison with oral salbutamol.
J C Kidney, R W Fuller, Y M Worsdell, E A Lavender, K F Chung, and P J Barnes
Thorax 1993; 48: 130-133. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.130 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Regular inhaled beta agonist in asthma: effects on exacerbations and lung function.
D R Taylor, M R Sears, G P Herbison, E M Flannery, C G Print, D C Lake, D M Yates, M K Lucas, and Q Li
Thorax 1993; 48: 134-138. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.134 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Total population survey of the frequency and severity of asthma in 17 year old boys in an urban area in Israel.
I Auerbach, C Springer, and S Godfrey
Thorax 1993; 48: 139-141. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.139 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Relation of the hypertonic saline responsiveness of the airways to exercise induced asthma symptom severity and to histamine or methacholine reactivity.
H K Makker and S T Holgate
Thorax 1993; 48: 142-147. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.142 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Twelve month comparison of salmeterol and salbutamol as dry powder formulations in asthmatic patients. European Study Group.
B Lundback, D W Rawlinson, and J B Palmer
Thorax 1993; 48: 148-153. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.148 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Pulmonary deposition of a nebulised aerosol during mechanical ventilation.
S H Thomas, M J O'Doherty, H M Fidler, C J Page, D F Treacher, and T O Nunan
Thorax 1993; 48: 154-159. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.154 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Rapid detection of pneumococcal antigen in pleural fluid of patients with community acquired pneumonia.
W G Boersma, A Löwenberg, Y Holloway, H Kuttschrütter, J A Snijder, and G H Koëter
Thorax 1993; 48: 160-162. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.160 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Peak expiratory flow in rural residents of Tamil Nadu, India.
D Ray, A Rajaratnam, and J Richard
Thorax 1993; 48: 163-166. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.163 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Ultrasound guided aspiration biopsy for pulmonary tuberculosis with unusual radiographic appearances.
A Yuan, P C Yang, D B Chang, C J Yu, L N Lee, H D Wu, S H Kuo, and K T Luh
Thorax 1993; 48: 167-170. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.167 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis: review of Turkish reports.
E S Ucan, A I Keyf, R Aydilek, Z Yalcin, S Sebit, M Kudu, and U Ok
Thorax 1993; 48: 171-173. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.171 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Attitudes to smoking and smoking habits among hospital staff.
S F Hussain, S Tjeder-Burton, I A Campbell, and P D Davies
Thorax 1993; 48: 174-175. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.174 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

New perspectives on basic mechanisms in lung disease. 3. Drug intervention in asthma: present and future.
V A Alabaster and B A Moore
Thorax 1993; 48: 176-182. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.176 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Bronchial rupture secondary to blunt chest trauma.
C Hartley and G N Morritt
Thorax 1993; 48: 183-184. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.183 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Primary malignant melanoma of the oesophagus with a left atrial metastasis.
M Chello, A R Marchese, A Panza, P Mastroroberto, and F Di Lello
Thorax 1993; 48: 185-186. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.185 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Diverticulosis of the main bronchi: a rare cause of recurrent bronchopneumonia in a child.
A Barbato, A Novello, Jr, D Zanolin, P Corner, and E Talenti
Thorax 1993; 48: 187-188. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.187 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Pulmonary complications of HIV disease.
S Crowley, G A Luzzi, V Kitchen, and E Claydon
Thorax 1993; 48: 191. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.191 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Acute pneumonitis associated with low dose methotrexate treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
W Hassan, M Carpenter, and C Kelly
Thorax 1993; 48: 191. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.191-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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	Broncho-oesophageal fistula treated effectively without surgical resection G W Parry, Ali Juma, and J E Dussek Thorax 1993; 48: 189-190. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.189 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	AUTHORS' REPLY Robert Miller and David Mitchell Thorax 1993; 48: 191. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.191-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Tuberculosis contact tracing: are the British Thoracic Society guidelines still appropriate? Andrew Bush Thorax 1993; 48: 191-192. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.191-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Portable liquid oxygen and exercise ability in severe respiratory disability Thorax 1993; 48: 192. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.192-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Dusts and lungs Hans Weill Thorax 1993; 48: 182. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.182 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Beta Blockers and Cardiac Arrhythmias NMW Thorax 1993; 48: 192. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.192 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Cardiopulmonary Physiology in Critical Care TE Thorax 1993; 48: 192. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.192-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	New perspectives in Wegener's granulomatosis. R B Dreisin Thorax 1993; 48: 97-99. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.97 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Nocturnal asthma. N J Douglas Thorax 1993; 48: 100-102. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.100 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Mediator and cytokine mechanisms in asthma. S Holgate Thorax 1993; 48: 103-109. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.103 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Physiological effect of endobronchial radiotherapy in patients with major airway occlusion by carcinoma. J M Goldman, A S Bulman, A J Rathmell, B M Carey, M F Muers, and C A Joslin Thorax 1993; 48: 110-114. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.110 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Diagnostic rigid and flexible oesophagoscopy in carcinoma of the oesophagus: a comparison. A J Ritchie, J McGuigan, K McManus, H M Stevenson, and J R Gibbons Thorax 1993; 48: 115-118. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.115 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Influence of smoking habits on change in carbon monoxide transfer factor over 10 years in middle aged men. A Watson, H Joyce, L Hopper, and N B Pride Thorax 1993; 48: 119-124. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.119 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Arousal responses to added inspiratory resistance during REM and non-REM sleep in normal subjects. M Gugger, S Bögershausen, and L Schäffler Thorax 1993; 48: 125-129. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.125 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Effect of an oral potassium channel activator, BRL 38227, on airway function and responsiveness in asthmatic patients: comparison with oral salbutamol. J C Kidney, R W Fuller, Y M Worsdell, E A Lavender, K F Chung, and P J Barnes Thorax 1993; 48: 130-133. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.130 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Regular inhaled beta agonist in asthma: effects on exacerbations and lung function. D R Taylor, M R Sears, G P Herbison, E M Flannery, C G Print, D C Lake, D M Yates, M K Lucas, and Q Li Thorax 1993; 48: 134-138. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.134 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Total population survey of the frequency and severity of asthma in 17 year old boys in an urban area in Israel. I Auerbach, C Springer, and S Godfrey Thorax 1993; 48: 139-141. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.139 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Relation of the hypertonic saline responsiveness of the airways to exercise induced asthma symptom severity and to histamine or methacholine reactivity. H K Makker and S T Holgate Thorax 1993; 48: 142-147. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.142 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Twelve month comparison of salmeterol and salbutamol as dry powder formulations in asthmatic patients. European Study Group. B Lundback, D W Rawlinson, and J B Palmer Thorax 1993; 48: 148-153. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.148 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Pulmonary deposition of a nebulised aerosol during mechanical ventilation. S H Thomas, M J O'Doherty, H M Fidler, C J Page, D F Treacher, and T O Nunan Thorax 1993; 48: 154-159. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.154 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Rapid detection of pneumococcal antigen in pleural fluid of patients with community acquired pneumonia. W G Boersma, A Löwenberg, Y Holloway, H Kuttschrütter, J A Snijder, and G H Koëter Thorax 1993; 48: 160-162. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.160 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Peak expiratory flow in rural residents of Tamil Nadu, India. D Ray, A Rajaratnam, and J Richard Thorax 1993; 48: 163-166. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.163 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Ultrasound guided aspiration biopsy for pulmonary tuberculosis with unusual radiographic appearances. A Yuan, P C Yang, D B Chang, C J Yu, L N Lee, H D Wu, S H Kuo, and K T Luh Thorax 1993; 48: 167-170. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.167 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis: review of Turkish reports. E S Ucan, A I Keyf, R Aydilek, Z Yalcin, S Sebit, M Kudu, and U Ok Thorax 1993; 48: 171-173. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.171 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Attitudes to smoking and smoking habits among hospital staff. S F Hussain, S Tjeder-Burton, I A Campbell, and P D Davies Thorax 1993; 48: 174-175. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.174 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	New perspectives on basic mechanisms in lung disease. 3. Drug intervention in asthma: present and future. V A Alabaster and B A Moore Thorax 1993; 48: 176-182. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.176 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Bronchial rupture secondary to blunt chest trauma. C Hartley and G N Morritt Thorax 1993; 48: 183-184. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.183 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Primary malignant melanoma of the oesophagus with a left atrial metastasis. M Chello, A R Marchese, A Panza, P Mastroroberto, and F Di Lello Thorax 1993; 48: 185-186. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.185 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Diverticulosis of the main bronchi: a rare cause of recurrent bronchopneumonia in a child. A Barbato, A Novello, Jr, D Zanolin, P Corner, and E Talenti Thorax 1993; 48: 187-188. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.187 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Pulmonary complications of HIV disease. S Crowley, G A Luzzi, V Kitchen, and E Claydon Thorax 1993; 48: 191. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.191 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Acute pneumonitis associated with low dose methotrexate treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. W Hassan, M Carpenter, and C Kelly Thorax 1993; 48: 191. doi:10.1136/thx.48.2.191-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]