Editorials

	Parasite infections and the risk of asthma and atopy NEIL R LYNCH, J GOLDBLATT, and P N LE SOUËF Thorax 1999; 54: 659-660. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.659 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Nebulised corticosteroids in the treatment of patients with asthma JENNIFER M HILL Thorax 1999; 54: 661-663. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.661 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Original articles

	Relationship between early life respiratory illness, family size over time, and the development of asthma and hay fever: a seven year follow up study Anne-Louise Ponsonby, David Couper, Terence Dwyer, Allan Carmichael, and Andrew Kemp Thorax 1999; 54: 664-669. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.664 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Long term outcome of soybean epidemic asthma after an allergen reduction intervention Josep M Antó, Joan B Soriano, Jordi Sunyer, María J Rodrigo, Ferran Morell, Josep Roca, Robert Rodríguez-Roisín, and Mark C Swanson Thorax 1999; 54: 670-674. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.670 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Mite, cat, and cockroach exposure, allergen sensitisation, and asthma in children: a case-control study of three schools Richard Sporik, Susan P Squillace, Jim Mark Ingram, Gary Rakes, Richard W Honsinger, and Thomas A E Platts-Mills Thorax 1999; 54: 675-680. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.675 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Objectives, methods and content of patient education programmes for adults with asthma: systematic review of studies published between 1979 and 1998 Philippe Sudre, Stéphane Jacquemet, Christophe Uldry, and Thomas V Perneger Thorax 1999; 54: 681-687. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.681 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prevalence of depression in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review L van Ede, C J Yzermans, and H J Brouwer Thorax 1999; 54: 688-692. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.688 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Glutathione S-transferase P1 (GSTP1) polymorphism in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease T Ishii, T Matsuse, S Teramoto, H Matsui, M Miyao, T Hosoi, H Takahashi, Y Fukuchi, and Y Ouchi Thorax 1999; 54: 693-696. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.693 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Variation of bronchoalveolar lymphocyte phenotypes with age in the physiologically normal human lung Keith C Meyer and Paula Soergel Thorax 1999; 54: 697-700. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.697 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Management of antenatally diagnosed pulmonary sequestration associated with congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation Madan Samuel and David M Burge Thorax 1999; 54: 701-706. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.701 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in inflammatory and malignant pleural effusions D R Thickett, L Armstrong, and A B Millar Thorax 1999; 54: 707-710. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.707 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Short papers

	Effect of high versus low ambient humidity on the severity of obstructive sleep apnoea Ruzica Jokic, Lal Bhagchandani, Trevor Zintel, Marilyn Baetz, and Michael F Fitzpatrick Thorax 1999; 54: 711-713. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.711 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Review series

	Rare diseases  4: Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia and pulmonary arteriovenous malformations: issues in clinical management and review of pathogenic mechanisms Claire L Shovlin and Michelle Letarte Thorax 1999; 54: 714-729. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.714 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Occasional reviews

	Long acting 2 agonists and theophylline in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Mario Cazzola, Claudio Ferdinando Donner, and Maria Gabriella Matera Thorax 1999; 54: 730-736. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.730 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Socioeconomic status and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Eva Prescott and Jørgen Vestbo Thorax 1999; 54: 737-741. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.737 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	A clinical approach to the use of methotrexate for sarcoidosis Robert P Baughman and Elyse E Lower Thorax 1999; 54: 742-746. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.742 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case reports

	Acute anaphylaxis following midline catheterisation in a patient with cystic fibrosis C S Haworth, R McL Niven, A J Moorcroft, A Phillips, M E Dodd, and A K Webb Thorax 1999; 54: 747. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.747 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pulmonary artery sarcoma diagnosed using intravascular ultrasound images Yoshiaki Okano, Toru Satoh, Teiji Tatewaki, Takeyoshi Kunieda, Satoru Fukuyama, Naoki Miyazaki, and Yasuo Beppu Thorax 1999; 54: 748-749. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.748 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor

	Reform of the Public Health Act C VAN DEN BOSCH, T SUNDKVIST, W WEIR, D O'SULLIVAN, R HEATHCOCK, J STRANGEWAYS, T ELLAM, and C SENG Thorax 1999; 54: 750. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.750 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pulsed dose oxygen delivery system J E COTES Thorax 1999; 54: 750. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.750a [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Simian virus 40 and human pleural mesothelioma BHARAT JASANI;, R M RUDD, and C MULATERO Thorax 1999; 54: 750. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.750b [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Acronyms TSUNG O CHENG Thorax 1999; 54: 750. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.750c [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Cystic fibrosis and diabetes O M PIRZADA, J K H WALES;, and BERNARD YUNG Thorax 1999; 54: 750. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.750d [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Methacholine challenge and sputum induction N RENÉE LABIRIS, F E HARGREAVE;, ANTONIO SPANEVELLO, MARCO CONFALONIERI, MAURIZIO VIGNOLA, and VITO BRUSASCO Thorax 1999; 54: 750. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.750e [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	rhDNase in cystic fibrosis J C TYRRELL, P A LEWIS, C D SHELDON, and G CONNETT Thorax 1999; 54: 750. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.750f [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Book reviews

	Up to Date in Pulmonary and Critical Care. Thorax 1999; 54: 752. doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.752 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]