Short Reports

	Pancoast syndrome caused by a high grade B cell lymphoma P R Mills, L Y Han, R Dick, and S W Clarke Thorax 1994; 49: 92-93. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.92 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the Editor

	AUTHORS' REPLY Philip A Bardsley and Michael D L Morgan Thorax 1994; 49: 94. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.94-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	AUTHORS' REPLY A Wallin Thorax 1994; 49: 95. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.95-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Correction

	CORRECTION Thorax 1994; 49: 96. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.96-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Adventitia

	Asbestos on my desk Daphne Gloag Thorax 1994; 49: 65. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.65 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Book Notices

	Cystic Fibrosis AKW Thorax 1994; 49: 95. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.95-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pediatric Respiratory Disease AB Thorax 1994; 49: 96. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.96 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Research Article

	Preoperative screening for metastases in lung cancer. M F Muers Thorax 1994; 49: 1-2. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.1 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Use of bronchoscopy in the diagnosis of infection in the immunocompromised host. R P Baughman Thorax 1994; 49: 3-7. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.3 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Sequelae of the adult respiratory distress syndrome. R Hert and R K Albert Thorax 1994; 49: 8-13. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.8 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Analysis of published studies on the detection of extrathoracic metastases in patients presumed to have operable non-small cell lung cancer. T K Hillers, M D Sauve, and G H Guyatt Thorax 1994; 49: 14-19. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.14 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Surgical resection for small cell carcinoma of the lung: a retrospective study. E F Smit, H J Groen, W Timens, W J de Boer, and P E Postmus Thorax 1994; 49: 20-22. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.20 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Efficacy of short term versus long term tube thoracostomy drainage before tetracycline pleurodesis in the treatment of malignant pleural effusions. A G Villanueva, A W Gray, Jr, D M Shahian, W A Williamson, and J F Beamis, Jr Thorax 1994; 49: 23-25. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.23 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Peripheral mononuclear leucocyte beta adrenoceptors and non-specific bronchial responsiveness to methacholine in young and elderly normal subjects and asthmatic patients. M J Connolly, J J Crowley, C P Nielson, N B Charan, and R E Vestal Thorax 1994; 49: 26-32. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.26 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Risk factors for readmission to hospital for asthma in childhood. E A Mitchell, J M Bland, and J M Thompson Thorax 1994; 49: 33-36. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.33 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Comparison of inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate 1000 micrograms twice daily and oral prednisone 10 mg once daily in asthmatic patients. H G Bosman, R van Uffelen, J J Tamminga, and L R Paanakker Thorax 1994; 49: 37-40. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.37 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Differences in utilisation of asthma drugs between two neighbouring Swedish provinces: relation to prevalence of obstructive airway disease. L Larsson, G Boëthius, and M Uddenfeldt Thorax 1994; 49: 41-49. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.41 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Influence of barn drying of fodder on respiratory symptoms and function in dairy farmers of the Doubs region of France. J C Dalphin, J C Polio, D Pernet, M F Maheu, B Toson, A Dubiez, E Monnet, J J Laplante, and A Depierre Thorax 1994; 49: 50-53. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.50 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Maximum relaxation rate of the diaphragm during weaning from mechanical ventilation. J C Goldstone, M Green, and J Moxham Thorax 1994; 49: 54-60. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.54 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Lung and respiratory muscle function in limb girdle muscular dystrophy. J P Stübgen, G J Ras, C M Schultz, and G Crowther Thorax 1994; 49: 61-65. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.61 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Sleep hypoxia in myotonic dystrophy and its correlation with awake respiratory function. A J Finnimore, R V Jackson, A Morton, and E Lynch Thorax 1994; 49: 66-70. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.66 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Re-evaluation of pneumonia requiring admission to an intensive care unit: a prospective study. N S Dahmash and M N Chowdhury Thorax 1994; 49: 71-76. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.71 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pulmonary rehabilitation in chronic respiratory insufficiency. 6. Travel for technology-dependent patients with respiratory disease. F Smeets Thorax 1994; 49: 77-81. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.77 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Correction of the single breath carbon monoxide transfer factor in exercise for variations in alveolar oxygen pressure. A H Kendrick and G Laszlo Thorax 1994; 49: 82-84. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.82 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Tracheal schwannoma: management by endoscopic laser resection. V W Rusch and R A Schmidt Thorax 1994; 49: 85-86. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.85 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Insertion of a self-expandable endotracheal metal stent using topical anaesthesia and a fibreoptic bronchoscope: a comfortable way to offer palliation. D Coolen, H Slabbynck, D Galdermans, C Van Schaardenburg, and L L Mortelmans Thorax 1994; 49: 87-88. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.87 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pleural fluid characteristics in pulmonary brucellosis. E Kerem, O Diav, P Navon, and D Branski Thorax 1994; 49: 89-90. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.89 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Response to ketamine in status asthmaticus resistant to maximal medical treatment. A Hemming, I MacKenzie, and S Finfer Thorax 1994; 49: 90-91. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.90 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Solenoid valve v weighted plunger in incremental inspiratory threshold loading. P R Eastwood and D R Hillman Thorax 1994; 49: 94. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.94 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Familial predisposition to snoring. D B Teculescu, E Mauffret-Stephan, and C Gaultier Thorax 1994; 49: 95. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.95 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Formoterol dry powder in asthma. P Bright Thorax 1994; 49: 95. doi:10.1136/thx.49.1.95-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]