Editorials

	Carrots, sticks and tuberculosis RICHARD J COKER Thorax 1999; 54: 95-96. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.95 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	More carrot or more stick or both? PETER ORMEROD Thorax 1999; 54: 96-97. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.96 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Original articles

	Randomised placebo controlled trial of  agonist dose reduction in asthma T W Harrison, J Oborne, P J Wilding, and A E Tattersfield Thorax 1999; 54: 98-102. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.98 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Peak flow variation in childhood asthma: correlation with symptoms, airways obstruction, and hyperresponsiveness during long term treatment with inhaled corticosteroids Paul L P Brand, Eric J Duiverman, Herman J Waalkens, Elisabeth E M van Essen-Zandvliet, Karel F Kerrebijn, and the Dutch CNSLD Study Group Thorax 1999; 54: 103-107. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.103 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of differing doses of inhaled budesonide on markers of airway inflammation in patients with mild asthma Anon Jatakanon, Sergei Kharitonov, Sam Lim, and Peter J Barnes Thorax 1999; 54: 108-114. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.108 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Dietary antioxidants and magnesium in type 1 brittle asthma: a case control study J C Baker, W S Tunnicliffe, R C Duncanson, and J G Ayres Thorax 1999; 54: 115-118. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.115 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Changes in occlusion pressure (P0.1) and breathing pattern during pressure support ventilation Pierre-François O Perrigault, Yvan H Pouzeratte, Samir Jaber, Xavier J Capdevila, Maurice Hayot, Gilles Boccara, Michele Ramonatxo, and Pascal Colson Thorax 1999; 54: 119-123. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.119 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Objective quantitative analysis of eosinophils and bronchial epithelial cells in induced sputum by laser scanning cytometry G Woltmann, R J Ward, F A Symon, D A Rew, I D Pavord, and A J Wardlaw Thorax 1999; 54: 124-130. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.124 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Late pulmonary sequelae after childhood bone marrow transplantation Isa Cerveri, Maria C Zoia, Paola Fulgoni, Angelo Corsico, Lucio Casali, Carmine Tinelli, Marco Zecca, Giovanna Giorgiani, and Franco Locatelli Thorax 1999; 54: 131-135. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.131 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Impact of social interactions in the community on the transmission of tuberculosis in a high incidence area Collette N Classen, Robin Warren, Madeleine Richardson, John H Hauman, Robert P Gie, James H P Ellis, Paul D van Helden, and Nulda Beyers Thorax 1999; 54: 136-140. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.136 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Avidity of anti-P aeruginosa antibodies during chronic infection in patients with cystic fibrosis Oana Ciofu, Tine D Petersen, Per Jensen, and Niels Høiby Thorax 1999; 54: 141-144. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.141 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Short papers

	Identification of HIV patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis using urine based polymerase chain reaction assay Antonio Aceti, Stefania Zanetti, Maria S Mura, Leonardo A Sechi, Franco Turrini, Franca Saba, Sergio Babudieri, Franca Mannu, and Giovanni Fadda Thorax 1999; 54: 145-146. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.145 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Two months follow up of auto-CPAP treatment in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea A Boudewyns, V Grillier-Lanoir, M J Willemen, W A De Cock, P H Van de Heyning, and W A De Backer Thorax 1999; 54: 147-149. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.147 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Occasional reviews

	Treatment of adult respiratory distress syndrome: plea for rescue therapy of the alveolar epithelium Yves Berthiaume, Olivier Lesur, and André Dagenais Thorax 1999; 54: 150-160. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.150 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Role of serotonin in the pathogenesis of acute and chronic pulmonary hypertension Paul Egermayer, G Ian Town, and Andrew J Peacock Thorax 1999; 54: 161-168. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.161 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The plasmin cascade and matrix metalloproteinases in non-small cell lung cancer G Cox, W P Steward, and K J O'Byrne Thorax 1999; 54: 169-179. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.169 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Fluorescence bronchoscopy for the early detection of lung cancer P J M George Thorax 1999; 54: 180-183. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.180 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case reports

	Fatal haemorrhage from Dieulafoy's disease of the bronchus T S van der Werf, A Timmer, and J G Zijlstra Thorax 1999; 54: 184-185. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.184 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor

	Inhaled corticosteroids in COPD SIMON HART;, MARCO CONFALONIERI, ANTONIO SPANEVELLO;, KENNETH W TSANG;, MARCO CONFALONIERI, ANTONIO SPANEVELLO;, C E BRIGHTLING, I D PAVORD;, MARCO CONFALONIERI, and ANTONIO SPANEVELLO Thorax 1999; 54: 186. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.186 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Coal mining and COPD W K C MORGAN;, D COGGON, and A NEWMAN TAYLOR Thorax 1999; 54: 186. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.186a [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Book reviews

	Clinical and Biological Basis of Lung Cancer Prevention. Thorax 1999; 54: 186. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.186b [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Corrections

	Long term treatment with salbutamol and salmeterol Thorax 1999; 54: 186. doi:10.1136/thx.54.2.186c [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]