Case Reports

	Fluoroscopically guided percutaneous gastrostomy in patients with cystic fibrosis R F McLoughlin, G O'Connor, J Dowsett, M X Fitzgerald, and R G Gibney Thorax 1994; 49: 519-520. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.519 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Contralateral haemorrhagic pulmonary metastases ("choriocarcinoma syndrome") after pneumonectomy for primary pulmonary choriocarcinoma I Durieu, N Berger, R Loire, J P Gamondes, P H Guillaud, and J F Cordier Thorax 1994; 49: 523-524. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.523 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the Editor

	AUTHORS' REPLY John Harvey Thorax 1994; 49: 528. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.528-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	AUTHOR'S REPLY NJ Douglas Thorax 1994; 49: 528. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.528-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Chronic obstructive airways disease: terminology Clive McGavin Thorax 1994; 49: 528. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.528-d [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Book Notices

	Sleep Apnea and Rhonchopathy ND Thorax 1994; 49: 529. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.529-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Synopsis of Diseases of the Chest SGS Thorax 1994; 49: 530. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.530 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Lung Cancer Differentiation: Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment. (Lung Biology in Health and Disease, Volume 58.) SGS Thorax 1994; 49: 530. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.530-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Indoor Allergens: Assessing and Controlling Adverse Health Effects AW Thorax 1994; 49: 530. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.530-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Research Article

	Infection with Mycobacterium kansasii. P D Davies Thorax 1994; 49: 435-436. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.435 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Paediatric lung transplantation: the agony and the ecstasy. B F Whitehead and M R De Leval Thorax 1994; 49: 437-439. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.437 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Lung growth: implications for the development of disease. P J Helms Thorax 1994; 49: 440-441. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.440 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Mycobacterium kansasii pulmonary infection: a prospective study of the results of nine months of treatment with rifampicin and ethambutol. Research Committee, British Thoracic Society. Thorax 1994; 49: 442-445. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.442 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effects of submental stimulation for several consecutive nights in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea. W Hida, S Okabe, H Miki, Y Kikuchi, O Taguchi, T Takishima, and K Shirato Thorax 1994; 49: 446-452. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.446 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effects of body position, hyperinflation, and blood gas tensions on maximal respiratory pressures in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Y F Heijdra, P N Dekhuijzen, C L van Herwaarden, and H T Folgering Thorax 1994; 49: 453-458. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.453 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of lung transplantation on diaphragmatic function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. T Wanke, M Merkle, D Formanek, U Zifko, G Wieselthaler, H Zwick, W Klepetko, and O C Burghuber Thorax 1994; 49: 459-464. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.459 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Reliability and validity of the chronic respiratory questionnaire (CRQ). P J Wijkstra, E M TenVergert, R Van Altena, V Otten, D S Postma, J Kraan, and G H Koëter Thorax 1994; 49: 465-467. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.465 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Relation of lung function, maximal inspiratory pressure, dyspnoea, and quality of life with exercise capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. P J Wijkstra, E M TenVergert, T W van der Mark, D S Postma, R Van Altena, J Kraan, and G H Koëter Thorax 1994; 49: 468-472. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.468 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Lung structure and function in cigarette smokers. J C Hogg, J L Wright, B R Wiggs, H O Coxson, A Opazo Saez, and P D Paré Thorax 1994; 49: 473-478. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.473 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of increasing doses of beta agonists on spirometric parameters, exercise capacity, and quality of life in patients with chronic airflow limitation. R Jaeschke, G H Guyatt, A Willan, D Cook, S Harper, J Morris, H Ramsdale, R Haddon, and M Newhouse Thorax 1994; 49: 479-484. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.479 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of inhaled frusemide on responses of airways to bradykinin and adenosine 5'-monophosphate in asthma. K Rajakulasingam, R Polosa, M K Church, P H Howarth, and S T Holgate Thorax 1994; 49: 485-491. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.485 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Activity of the renin-angiotensin system in acute severe asthma and the effect of angiotensin II on lung function. E A Millar, R M Angus, G Hulks, J J Morton, J M Connell, and N C Thomson Thorax 1994; 49: 492-495. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.492 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Eosinophilic activation in cystic fibrosis. D Y Koller, M Götz, I Eichler, and R Urbanek Thorax 1994; 49: 496-499. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.496 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Ultrasound assessment of normal hemidiaphragmatic movement: relation to inspiratory volume. J G Houston, R M Angus, M D Cowan, N C McMillan, and N C Thomson Thorax 1994; 49: 500-503. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.500 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Imaging of pulmonary disease in scleroderma with J001X scintigraphy. P Diot, E Diot, E Lemarie, J L Guilmot, J L Baulieu, E Asquier, C Valat, A Delarue, and A Le Pape Thorax 1994; 49: 504-508. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.504 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Localised pulmonary resection for bronchiectasis in hypogammaglobulinaemic patients. A J Cohen, C Roifman, J Brendan, M Mullen, B Reid, G Weisbrod, and G P Downey Thorax 1994; 49: 509-510. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.509 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Tropical respiratory medicine. 2. Impact of human immunodeficiency virus on tuberculosis in developing countries. P P Nunn, A M Elliott, and K P McAdam Thorax 1994; 49: 511-518. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.511 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pulmonary Mycobacterium malmoense and aspergillus infection: a fatal combination? F G Böllert, P J Sime, W MacNee, and G K Crompton Thorax 1994; 49: 521-522. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.521 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Endobronchial HIV associated lymphoma. T C Keys, M A Judson, C E Reed, and S A Sahn Thorax 1994; 49: 525-526. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.525 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Removal of a dental post from the bronchus by interventional cardiovascular techniques. J S Gibbs, L J Murdoch, P Goldstraw, and N P Buller Thorax 1994; 49: 526-527. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.526 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Guidelines for care during bronchoscopy. J Brimacombe and A Berry Thorax 1994; 49: 528. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.528 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Computerised polysomnography. N J Douglas Thorax 1994; 49: 528. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.528-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Endobronchial valves. A Barbato, A Novello, and F Tormena Thorax 1994; 49: 528-529. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.528-e [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	LTOT in COPD. C R Swinburn Thorax 1994; 49: 529. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.529 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	LTOT in COPD. L J Restrick and J A Wedzicha Thorax 1994; 49: 529. doi:10.1136/thx.49.5.529-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]