Editorials

	Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus in cystic fibrosis J S ELBORN Thorax 1999; 54: 377-378. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.377 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Duplicate publication, redundant publication, and disclosure of closely related publications JOHN BRITTON and ALAN J KNOX Thorax 1999; 54: 378. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.378 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Imaging in the evaluation of emphysema R J H ROBERTSON Thorax 1999; 54: 379. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.379 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Original articles

	Systematic review of antistaphylococcal antibiotic therapy in cystic fibrosis Kevin McCaffery, Richard E Olver, Margaret Franklin, and Somnath Mukhopadhyay Thorax 1999; 54: 380-383. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.380 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Comparison of low attenuation areas on computed tomographic scans between inner and outer segments of the lung in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: incidence and contribution to lung function Y Nakano, H Sakai, S Muro, T Hirai, Y Oku, K Nishimura, and M Mishima Thorax 1999; 54: 384-389. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.384 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Lung and chest wall mechanics in ventilated patients with end stage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Stefano Nava and Fiorenzo Rubini Thorax 1999; 54: 390-395. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.390 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Birth weight, body mass index and asthma in young adults Seif O Shaheen, Jonathan A C Sterne, Scott M Montgomery, and Hossain Azima Thorax 1999; 54: 396-402. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.396 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of inhaled steroids on airway hyperresponsiveness, sputum eosinophils, and exhaled nitric oxide levels in patients with asthma Elizabeth L J van Rensen, Karin C M Straathof, Maud A Veselic-Charvat, Aeilko H Zwinderman, Elisabeth H Bel, and Peter J Sterk Thorax 1999; 54: 403-408. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.403 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Mutational analysis of the high affinity immunoglobulin E receptor  subunit gene in asthma Phillip W Dickson, Zilla Y H Wong, Stephen B Harrap, Michael J Abramson, and E Haydn Walters Thorax 1999; 54: 409-412. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.409 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Use of the General Practice Research Database (GPRD) for respiratory epidemiology: a comparison with the 4th Morbidity Survey in General Practice (MSGP4) Anna Hansell, Jen Hollowell, Tom Nichols, Rosie McNiece, and David Strachan Thorax 1999; 54: 413-419. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.413 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Survival estimates for adults with cystic fibrosis born in the United Kingdom between 1947 and 1967 P A Lewis, S Morison, J A Dodge, D Geddes, E C Coles, G Russell, J M Littlewood, and M T Scott Thorax 1999; 54: 420-422. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.420 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Oral airway resistance during wakefulness in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea T C Amis, N O'Neill, and J R Wheatley Thorax 1999; 54: 423-426. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.423 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Enhanced expression of vascular endothelial growth factor in lungs of newborn infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia and pulmonary hypertension Sherif M K Shehata, Wolter J Mooi, Tadaharu Okazaki, Ibrahim El-Banna, Hari S Sharma, and Dick Tibboel Thorax 1999; 54: 427-431. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.427 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Intrapulmonary protein leakage in immunocompromised children and adults with pneumonia F Ratjen, W Havers, and J Braun Thorax 1999; 54: 432-436. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.432 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Short papers

	Validity of a modified shuttle test in adult cystic fibrosis Judy Bradley, Jennifer Howard, Eric Wallace, and Stuart Elborn Thorax 1999; 54: 437-439. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.437 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Collagen degrading activity associated with Mycobacterium species F Massó, A Paéz, E Varela, L Díaz de León, E Zenteno, and L F Montaño Thorax 1999; 54: 439-441. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.439 [Abstract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	A physiological comparison of flutter valve drainage bags and underwater seal systems for postoperative air leaks D A Waller, J G Edwards, and P B Rajesh Thorax 1999; 54: 442-443. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.442 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Review series

	Amyloidosis and the respiratory tract Julian D Gillmore and Philip N Hawkins Thorax 1999; 54: 444-451. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.444 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Occasional reviews

	Pulse transit time: an appraisal of potential clinical applications Robin P Smith, Jérôme Argod, Jean-Louis Pépin, and Patrick A Lévy Thorax 1999; 54: 452-457. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.452 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Surgery and the respiratory muscles N M Siafakas, I Mitrouska, D Bouros, and D Georgopoulos Thorax 1999; 54: 458-465. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.458 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case reports

	Intrathoracic extramedullary haematopoiesis complicated by massive haemothorax in alpha-thalassaemia Kuo-An Chu, Ruay-Sheng Lai, Chien-Hong Lee, Jau-Yeong Lu, Huang-Chou Chang, and Hung-Ting Chiang Thorax 1999; 54: 466-468. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.466 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor

	Health effects of passive smoking SUSAN CHINN, ROBERTO J RONA;, DEREK G COOK, DAVID P STRACHAN, and IAIN M CAREY Thorax 1999; 54: 468. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.468a [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Investigation and management of persistent dry cough GRAHAM SIMPSON;, LORCAN P A MCGARVEY, LIAM G HEANEY, and JOSEPH MACMAHON Thorax 1999; 54: 468. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.468b [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Targeting DNase in cystic fibrosis MARTIN J LEDSON, MARTIN J WALSHAW;, and J ALASTAIR INNES Thorax 1999; 54: 468. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.468c [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	FEV1 and PEF in COPD management DERMOT NOLAN, PATRICK WHITE;, and M G PEARSON Thorax 1999; 54: 468. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.468d [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Corrections

	Thorax 1999; 54: 470. doi:10.1136/thx.54.5.470 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]