Editorials

	Allergic respiratory disease: strategic targets for primary prevention during childhood PG Holt and PD Sly Thorax 1997; 52: 1-4. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.1 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Laser assisted uvulopalatoplasty in sleep disordered breathing CF Ryan Thorax 1997; 52: 5-8. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.5 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Making measurements in the pulmonary circulation: when and how? D Raeside and A Peacock Thorax 1997; 52: 9-11. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.9 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Papers

	Expression of bcl-2 and Epstein-Barr virus LMP1 in lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia PM Kaan, RG Hegele, S Hayashi, and JC Hogg Thorax 1997; 52: 12-16. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.12 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Impact of management guidelines on the outcome of severe community acquired pneumonia NA Hirani and JT Macfarlane Thorax 1997; 52: 17-21. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.17 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Chronic bronchitis in textile workers RM Niven, AM Fletcher, CA Pickering, D Fishwick, CJ Warburton, JC Simpson, H Francis, and LA Oldham Thorax 1997; 52: 22-27. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.22 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Occupational asthma due to chrome and nickel electroplating P Bright, PS Burge, SP O'Hickey, PF Gannon, AS Robertson, and A Boran Thorax 1997; 52: 28-32. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.28 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in patients with chronic hepatitis C before and after treatment with interferon alpha S Yamaguchi, K Kubo, K Fujimoto, T Honda, M Sekiguchi, and T Sodeyama Thorax 1997; 52: 33-37. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.33 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	British Thoracic Society study of cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis: current presentation and initial management. Fibrosing Alveolitis Subcommittee of the Research Committee of the British Thoracic Society ID Johnston, RJ Prescott, JC Chalmers, and RM Rudd Thorax 1997; 52: 38-44. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.38 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effects of montelukast (MK-0476); a potent cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonist, on bronchodilation in asthmatic subjects treated with and without inhaled corticosteroids TF Reiss, CA Sorkness, W Stricker, A Botto, WW Busse, S Kundu, and J Zhang Thorax 1997; 52: 45-48. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.45 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Mortality of adults with asthma: a prospective cohort study E Huovinen, J Kaprio, E Vesterinen, and M Koskenvuo Thorax 1997; 52: 49-54. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.49 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Adrenal suppression with chronic dosing of fluticasone propionate compared with budesonide in adult asthmatic patients DJ Clark and BJ Lipworth Thorax 1997; 52: 55-58. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.55 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of inhaled frusemide and oral indomethacin on the airway response to hypertonic saline challenge in asthmatic subjects LT Rodwell, SD Anderson, J Spring, S Mohamed, and JP Seale Thorax 1997; 52: 59-66. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.59 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Quality of life and hospital re-admission in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease IM Osman, DJ Godden, JA Friend, JS Legge, and JG Douglas Thorax 1997; 52: 67-71. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.67 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Automatic nasal continuous positive airway pressure titration in the laboratory: patient outcomes JR Stradling, C Barbour, DJ Pitson, and RJ Davies Thorax 1997; 52: 72-75. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.72 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Release of prostaglandin E2 and leukotriene B4 by alveolar macrophages from patients with sarcoidosis V De Rose, L Trentin, MT Crivellari, A Cipriani, G Gialdroni Grassi, E Pozzi, G Folco, and G Semenzato Thorax 1997; 52: 76-83. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.76 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Vasopressin and oxytocin release during prolonged environmental hypoxia in the rat H Kelestimur, RM Leach, JP Ward, and ML Forsling Thorax 1997; 52: 84-88. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.84 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Secondary failure of nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation using the Monnal D: effects of changing ventilator IE Smith and JM Shneerson Thorax 1997; 52: 89-91. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.89 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Case of adults with cystic fibrosis has become an increasingly prominent part of the professional life of many respiratory physicians DJ Shale Thorax 1997; 52: 95-96. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.95 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Cystic fibrosis diagnosed by molecular genetic investigation in the mother of a patient with cystic fibrosis GA Gregory, DA Woolf, R McMahon, ER Maher, and DE Barton Thorax 1997; 52: 96-97. [Request Permissions]
	Thromboembolism related to a Port-a-Cath device in a patient with cystic fibrosis B Yung, JS Elborn, IA Campbell, Y Summers, M Beckles, and AA Woodcock Thorax 1997; 52: 98-99. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.98 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Transverse myelitis: a reversible complication of bronchial artery embolisation in cystic fibrosis KL Fraser, H Grosman, RH Hyland, and DE Tullis Thorax 1997; 52: 99-101. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.99 [Abstract] [Request Permissions]

Reviews

	Diffuse lung disease: product of genetic susceptibility and environmental encounters PA Lympany and RM du Bois Thorax 1997; 52: 92-94. doi:10.1136/thx.52.1.92 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor

	BTS sarcoidosis study JM Reich Thorax 1997; 52: 102. [Request Permissions]
	BTS sarcoidosis study H Israel and JE Gottlieb Thorax 1997; 52: 102. [Request Permissions]