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Commentary
J G Scadding
Thorax 1996; 51: 448-449. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.448 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the Editor

AUTHORS' REPLY
J Van Der Palen, J J Klein, A H M Kerkhoff, and C L A Van Herwaarden
Thorax 1996; 51: 454. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.454-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letter

Effectiveness of four different inhalers in COPD.
G K Crompton
Thorax 1996; 51: 454. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.454 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Book Review

Non-Biological Particles and Health
RMR
Thorax 1996; 51: 454. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.454-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Research Article

High dose rate endobronchial brachytherapy for the treatment of lung cancer: current status and indications.
P Barber and R Stout
Thorax 1996; 51: 345-347. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.345 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Oxidant/antioxidant imbalance in smokers and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
I Rahman and W MacNee
Thorax 1996; 51: 348-350. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.348 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Beta 2 adrenoceptor polymorphisms: are they clinically important?
I P Hall
Thorax 1996; 51: 351-353. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.351 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

High dose rate brachytherapy for the local control of endobronchial carcinoma following external irradiation.
P Hernandez, A Gursahaney, T Roman, K Schwartzman, D Donath, M G Cosio, and R D Levy
Thorax 1996; 51: 354-358. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.354 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Anti-CEA immunoscintigraphy and computed tomographic scanning in the preoperative evaluation of mediastinal lymph nodes in lung cancer.
G Buccheri, A Biggi, D Ferrigno, M Quaranta, A Leone, G Vassallo, and F Pugno
Thorax 1996; 51: 359-363. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.359 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Nebulised antipseudomonal antibiotic therapy in cystic fibrosis: a meta-analysis of benefits and risks.
S Mukhopadhyay, M Singh, J I Cater, S Ogston, M Franklin, and R E Olver
Thorax 1996; 51: 364-368. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.364 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Minimisation of aminoglycoside toxicity in patients with cystic fibrosis.
P J Wood, L L Ioannides-Demos, S C Li, T J Williams, B Hickey, W J Spicer, R E Hooper, and A J McLean
Thorax 1996; 51: 369-373. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.369 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Outcome for patients colonised with Burkholderia cepacia in a Birmingham adult cystic fibrosis clinic and the end of an epidemic.
K Muhdi, F P Edenborough, L Gumery, S O'Hickey, E G Smith, D L Smith, and D E Stableforth
Thorax 1996; 51: 374-377. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.374 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Value of intracellular bacteria detection in the diagnosis of ventilator associated pneumonia.
A Torres, M El-Ebiary, N Fábregas, J González, J P de la Bellacasa, C Hernández, J Ramírez, and R Rodriguez-Roisin
Thorax 1996; 51: 378-384. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.378 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Community acquired pneumonia in adults: a study comparing clinical features and outcome in Africa (Republic of Guinea) and Europe (France).
O Sow, M Frechet, A A Diallo, S Soumah, M K Conde, P Diot, E Boissinot, and E Lemarié
Thorax 1996; 51: 385-388. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.385 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Inhibition of the alveolar macrophage oxidative burst by a diffusible component from the surface of the spores of the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus.
J Slight, W J Nicholson, C G Mitchell, N Pouilly, P H Beswick, A Seaton, and K Donaldson
Thorax 1996; 51: 389-396. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.389 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

High resolution computed tomographic findings in pulmonary tuberculosis.
O N Hatipoglu, E Osma, M Manisali, E S Uçan, P Balci, A Akkoçlu, O Akpinar, C Karlikaya, and C Yüksel
Thorax 1996; 51: 397-402. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.397 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Potential effects of correction of inaccuracies of the mini-Wright peak expiratory flow meter on the use of an asthma self-management plan.
J F Miles, W Tunnicliffe, R M Cayton, J G Ayres, and M R Miller
Thorax 1996; 51: 403-406. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.403 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Assessment of a new transtelephonic portable spirometer.
S Abboud and I Bruderman
Thorax 1996; 51: 407-410. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.407 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Acute asthma during pregnancy.
B S Stenius-Aarniala, J Hedman, and K A Teramo
Thorax 1996; 51: 411-414. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.411 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Difference between functional residual capacity and elastic equilibrium volume in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
M J Morris, R G Madgwick, and D J Lane
Thorax 1996; 51: 415-419. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.415 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Transdiaphragmatic pressure in quadriplegic individuals ventilated by diaphragmatic pacemaker.
H Garrido-García, P Martín-Escribano, J Palomera-Frade, O Arroyo, J L Alonso-Calderón, and J Mazaira-Alvarez
Thorax 1996; 51: 420-423. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.420 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Pulmonary function in children with systemic lupus erythematosus.
I Cerveri, F Fanfulla, A Ravelli, M C Zoia, B Ramenghi, L Spagnolatti, I Villa, and A Martini
Thorax 1996; 51: 424-428. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.424 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Evaluation of nebulised acetylcysteine and normal saline in the treatment of sputum retention following thoracotomy.
A M Gallon
Thorax 1996; 51: 429-432. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.429 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Home assessment of peak inspiratory flow through the Turbohaler in asthmatic patients.
R J Meijer, T W van der Mark, B J Aalders, D S Postma, and G H Koëter
Thorax 1996; 51: 433-434. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.433 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Occupational asthma: measures of frequency from four countries.
S Meredith and H Nordman
Thorax 1996; 51: 435-440. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.435 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

In vivo veritas: the continuing importance of discoveries in complex biosystems.
C G Persson
Thorax 1996; 51: 441-443. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.441 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Co-existing conjunctival non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and pulmonary sarcoidosis.
P J Ryan, P Stableforth, and D T McLeod
Thorax 1996; 51: 444-449. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.444 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Pneumocystis carinii in a patient with pulmonary sarcoidosis and idiopathic CD4+ T lymphocytopenia.
A Sinicco, A Maiello, R Raiteri, M Sciandra, G Dassio, C Zamprogna, and B Mecozzi
Thorax 1996; 51: 446-449. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.446 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Transphrenic dissemination of actinomycosis.
C J Zeebregts, A H van der Heyden, E E Ligtvoet, J P Wagenaar, and H F Hoitsma
Thorax 1996; 51: 449-450. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.449 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the left main bronchus mimicking MacLeod's syndrome.
C L Wright, M Gandhi, and C A Mitchell
Thorax 1996; 51: 451-452. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.451 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Occupational asthma due to latex in a hospital administrative employee.
O Vandenplas, J P Delwiche, and Y Sibille
Thorax 1996; 51: 452-453. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.452 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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	Commentary J G Scadding Thorax 1996; 51: 448-449. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.448 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	AUTHORS' REPLY J Van Der Palen, J J Klein, A H M Kerkhoff, and C L A Van Herwaarden Thorax 1996; 51: 454. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.454-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Effectiveness of four different inhalers in COPD. G K Crompton Thorax 1996; 51: 454. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.454 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Non-Biological Particles and Health RMR Thorax 1996; 51: 454. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.454-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	High dose rate endobronchial brachytherapy for the treatment of lung cancer: current status and indications. P Barber and R Stout Thorax 1996; 51: 345-347. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.345 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Oxidant/antioxidant imbalance in smokers and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. I Rahman and W MacNee Thorax 1996; 51: 348-350. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.348 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Beta 2 adrenoceptor polymorphisms: are they clinically important? I P Hall Thorax 1996; 51: 351-353. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.351 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	High dose rate brachytherapy for the local control of endobronchial carcinoma following external irradiation. P Hernandez, A Gursahaney, T Roman, K Schwartzman, D Donath, M G Cosio, and R D Levy Thorax 1996; 51: 354-358. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.354 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Anti-CEA immunoscintigraphy and computed tomographic scanning in the preoperative evaluation of mediastinal lymph nodes in lung cancer. G Buccheri, A Biggi, D Ferrigno, M Quaranta, A Leone, G Vassallo, and F Pugno Thorax 1996; 51: 359-363. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.359 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Nebulised antipseudomonal antibiotic therapy in cystic fibrosis: a meta-analysis of benefits and risks. S Mukhopadhyay, M Singh, J I Cater, S Ogston, M Franklin, and R E Olver Thorax 1996; 51: 364-368. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.364 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Minimisation of aminoglycoside toxicity in patients with cystic fibrosis. P J Wood, L L Ioannides-Demos, S C Li, T J Williams, B Hickey, W J Spicer, R E Hooper, and A J McLean Thorax 1996; 51: 369-373. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.369 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Outcome for patients colonised with Burkholderia cepacia in a Birmingham adult cystic fibrosis clinic and the end of an epidemic. K Muhdi, F P Edenborough, L Gumery, S O'Hickey, E G Smith, D L Smith, and D E Stableforth Thorax 1996; 51: 374-377. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.374 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Value of intracellular bacteria detection in the diagnosis of ventilator associated pneumonia. A Torres, M El-Ebiary, N Fábregas, J González, J P de la Bellacasa, C Hernández, J Ramírez, and R Rodriguez-Roisin Thorax 1996; 51: 378-384. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.378 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Community acquired pneumonia in adults: a study comparing clinical features and outcome in Africa (Republic of Guinea) and Europe (France). O Sow, M Frechet, A A Diallo, S Soumah, M K Conde, P Diot, E Boissinot, and E Lemarié Thorax 1996; 51: 385-388. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.385 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Inhibition of the alveolar macrophage oxidative burst by a diffusible component from the surface of the spores of the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus. J Slight, W J Nicholson, C G Mitchell, N Pouilly, P H Beswick, A Seaton, and K Donaldson Thorax 1996; 51: 389-396. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.389 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	High resolution computed tomographic findings in pulmonary tuberculosis. O N Hatipoglu, E Osma, M Manisali, E S Uçan, P Balci, A Akkoçlu, O Akpinar, C Karlikaya, and C Yüksel Thorax 1996; 51: 397-402. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.397 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Potential effects of correction of inaccuracies of the mini-Wright peak expiratory flow meter on the use of an asthma self-management plan. J F Miles, W Tunnicliffe, R M Cayton, J G Ayres, and M R Miller Thorax 1996; 51: 403-406. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.403 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Assessment of a new transtelephonic portable spirometer. S Abboud and I Bruderman Thorax 1996; 51: 407-410. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.407 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Acute asthma during pregnancy. B S Stenius-Aarniala, J Hedman, and K A Teramo Thorax 1996; 51: 411-414. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.411 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Difference between functional residual capacity and elastic equilibrium volume in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. M J Morris, R G Madgwick, and D J Lane Thorax 1996; 51: 415-419. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.415 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Transdiaphragmatic pressure in quadriplegic individuals ventilated by diaphragmatic pacemaker. H Garrido-García, P Martín-Escribano, J Palomera-Frade, O Arroyo, J L Alonso-Calderón, and J Mazaira-Alvarez Thorax 1996; 51: 420-423. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.420 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Pulmonary function in children with systemic lupus erythematosus. I Cerveri, F Fanfulla, A Ravelli, M C Zoia, B Ramenghi, L Spagnolatti, I Villa, and A Martini Thorax 1996; 51: 424-428. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.424 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Evaluation of nebulised acetylcysteine and normal saline in the treatment of sputum retention following thoracotomy. A M Gallon Thorax 1996; 51: 429-432. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.429 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Home assessment of peak inspiratory flow through the Turbohaler in asthmatic patients. R J Meijer, T W van der Mark, B J Aalders, D S Postma, and G H Koëter Thorax 1996; 51: 433-434. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.433 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Occupational asthma: measures of frequency from four countries. S Meredith and H Nordman Thorax 1996; 51: 435-440. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.435 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	In vivo veritas: the continuing importance of discoveries in complex biosystems. C G Persson Thorax 1996; 51: 441-443. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.441 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Co-existing conjunctival non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and pulmonary sarcoidosis. P J Ryan, P Stableforth, and D T McLeod Thorax 1996; 51: 444-449. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.444 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Pneumocystis carinii in a patient with pulmonary sarcoidosis and idiopathic CD4+ T lymphocytopenia. A Sinicco, A Maiello, R Raiteri, M Sciandra, G Dassio, C Zamprogna, and B Mecozzi Thorax 1996; 51: 446-449. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.446 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Transphrenic dissemination of actinomycosis. C J Zeebregts, A H van der Heyden, E E Ligtvoet, J P Wagenaar, and H F Hoitsma Thorax 1996; 51: 449-450. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.449 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the left main bronchus mimicking MacLeod's syndrome. C L Wright, M Gandhi, and C A Mitchell Thorax 1996; 51: 451-452. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.451 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Occupational asthma due to latex in a hospital administrative employee. O Vandenplas, J P Delwiche, and Y Sibille Thorax 1996; 51: 452-453. doi:10.1136/thx.51.4.452 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]