Editorials

	How do we choose a therapeutic regimen in cystic fibrosis? C F Robertson Thorax 2002; 57: 839-840. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.839 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Original articles

	Effects of hypertonic saline, alternate day and daily rhDNase on healthcare use, costs and outcomes in children with cystic fibrosis R Suri, R Grieve, C Normand, C Metcalfe, S Thompson, C Wallis, and A Bush Thorax 2002; 57: 841-846. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.841 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Relationship between exacerbation frequency and lung function decline in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease G C Donaldson, T A R Seemungal, A Bhowmik, and J A Wedzicha Thorax 2002; 57: 847-852. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.847 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Proportional assist ventilation as an aid to exercise training in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease P Hawkins, L C Johnson, D Nikoletou, C-H Hamnegård, R Sherwood, M I Polkey, and J Moxham Thorax 2002; 57: 853-859. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.853 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Interpretation of occupational peak flow records: level of agreement between expert clinicians and Oasys-2 D R Baldwin, P Gannon, P Bright, D T Newton, A Robertson, K Venables, B Graneek, R D Barker, A Cartier, J-L Malo, M Wilsher, C F A Pantin, and P S Burge Thorax 2002; 57: 860-864. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.860 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Airway and systemic effects of hydrofluoroalkane fluticasone and beclomethasone in patients with asthma G P Currie, S J Fowler, A M Wilson, E J Sims, L C Orr, and B J Lipworth Thorax 2002; 57: 865-868. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.865 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	A randomised trial of self-management planning for adult patients admitted to hospital with acute asthma L M Osman, C Calder, D J Godden, J A R Friend, L McKenzie, J S Legge, and J G Douglas Thorax 2002; 57: 869-874. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.869 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Analysis of induced sputum in adults with asthma: identification of subgroup with isolated sputum neutrophilia and poor response to inhaled corticosteroids R H Green, C E Brightling, G Woltmann, D Parker, A J Wardlaw, and I D Pavord Thorax 2002; 57: 875-879. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.875 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Regular use of inhaled corticosteroids and the long term prevention of hospitalisation for asthma S Suissa, P Ernst, and A Kezouh Thorax 2002; 57: 880-884. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.880 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Involvement of vascular endothelial growth factor in exercise induced bronchoconstriction in asthmatic patients H Kanazawa, K Hirata, and J Yoshikawa Thorax 2002; 57: 885-888. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.885 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Dose-dependent onset and cessation of action of inhaled budesonide on exhaled nitric oxide and symptoms in mild asthma S A Kharitonov, L E Donnelly, P Montuschi, M Corradi, J V Collins, and P J Barnes Thorax 2002; 57: 889-896. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.889 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Apoptosis resistant bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid lymphocytes in sarcoidosis H Stridh, A Planck, D Gigliotti, A Eklund, and J Grunewald Thorax 2002; 57: 897-901. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.897 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Subepithelial vascular patterns in bronchial dysplasias using a high magnification bronchovideoscope K Shibuya, H Hoshino, M Chiyo, K Yasufuku, T Iizasa, Y Saitoh, M Baba, K Hiroshima, H Ohwada, and T Fujisawa Thorax 2002; 57: 902-907. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.902 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Review series

	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • 3: Experimental animal models of pulmonary emphysema R Mahadeva and S D Shapiro Thorax 2002; 57: 908-914. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.908 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Occasional reviews

	Difficult asthma in children S A McKenzie and A Bush Thorax 2002; 57: 915-916. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.915 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case reports

	Barking up the wrong tree? Use of polymerase chain reaction to diagnose syphilitic aortitis A W O’Regan, C Castro, S A Lukehart, J M Kasznica, P A Rice, and M F Joyce-Brady Thorax 2002; 57: 917-918. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.917 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor

	Non-invasive ventilation A Antón, R Güell, J Tárrega, and J Sanchis Thorax 2002; 57: 919. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.919 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Non-invasive ventilation E F Nash Thorax 2002; 57: 919. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.919-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Decision analysis in NSCLC F Macbeth, J Dowie, and M Wildman Thorax 2002; 57: 919-920. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.10.919-b [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]