Editorials

	Endoscopic ultrasound: a useful tool to assess the mediastinum in patients with lung cancer? I Penman and R J Fergusson Thorax 2002; 57: 95-96. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.95 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Asthma in the transition from childhood to adulthood G Russell Thorax 2002; 57: 96-97. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.96 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Original articles

	Endoscopic ultrasound guided biopsy of mediastinal lesions has a major impact on patient management S S Larsen, M Krasnik, P Vilmann, G K Jacobsen, J H Pedersen, P Faurschou, and K Folke Thorax 2002; 57: 98-103. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.98 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Risk factors for onset and remission of atopy, wheeze, and airway hyperresponsiveness W Xuan, G B Marks, B G Toelle, E Belousova, J K Peat, G Berry, and A J Woolcock Thorax 2002; 57: 104-109. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.104 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Sahaja yoga in the management of moderate to severe asthma: a randomised controlled trial R Manocha, G B Marks, P Kenchington, D Peters, and C M Salome Thorax 2002; 57: 110-115. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.110 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	A novel hypothesis to explain the bronchconstrictor effect of deep inspiration in asthma G P Burns and G J Gibson Thorax 2002; 57: 116-119. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.116 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	In search of childhood asthma: questionnaire, tests of bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and clinical evaluation S T Remes, J Pekkanen, K Remes, R O Salonen, and M Korppi Thorax 2002; 57: 120-126. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.120 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Relaxation therapies for asthma: a systematic review A Huntley, A R White, and E Ernst Thorax 2002; 57: 127-131. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.127 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Expiratory muscle endurance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease A Ramírez-Sarmiento, M Orozco-Levi, E Barreiro, R Méndez, A Ferrer, J Broquetas, and J Gea Thorax 2002; 57: 132-136. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.132 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Clinical audit indicators of outcome following admission to hospital with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease C M Roberts, D Lowe, C E Bucknall, I Ryland, Y Kelly, and M G Pearson Thorax 2002; 57: 137-141. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.137 [Abstract] [Full text] [Web only data tables] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Outcome of Burkholderia cepacia colonisation in an adult cystic fibrosis centre M J Ledson, M J Gallagher, M Jackson, C A Hart, and M J Walshaw Thorax 2002; 57: 142-145. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.142 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Expression of protease activated receptor-2 (PAR-2) in central airways of smokers and non-smokers D Miotto, M D Hollenberg, N W Bunnett, A Papi, F Braccioni, P Boschetto, F Rea, A Zuin, P Geppetti, M Saetta, P Maestrelli, L M Fabbri, and C E Mapp Thorax 2002; 57: 146-151. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.146 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pulmonary tuberculosis among political asylum seekers screened at Heathrow Airport, London, 1995–9 M E J Callister, J Barringer, S T Thanabalasingam, R Gair, and R N Davidson Thorax 2002; 57: 152-156. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.152 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Cell specific expression of peroxiredoxins in human lung and pulmonary sarcoidosis V L Kinnula, S Lehtonen, R Kaarteenaho-Wiik, E Lakari, P Pääkkö, S W Kang, S G Rhee, and Y Soini Thorax 2002; 57: 157-164. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.157 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Short papers

	Wheeze not current asthma affects quality of life in young adults with asthma M Matheson, J Raven, R K Woods, F Thien, E H Walters, and M Abramson Thorax 2002; 57: 165-167. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.165 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Patients' and carers' preferences in two models of care for acute exacerbations of COPD: results of a randomised controlled trial J C Ojoo, T Moon, S McGlone, K Martin, E D Gardiner, M A Greenstone, and A H Morice Thorax 2002; 57: 167-169. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.167 [Abstract] [Full text] [Web only Appendices] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Review series

	The pulmonary physician in critical care • 2: Oxygen delivery and consumption in the critically ill R M Leach and D F Treacher Thorax 2002; 57: 170-177. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.170 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Occasional reviews

	Eosinophilic bronchitis: clinical manifestations and implications for treatment P G Gibson, M Fujimura, and A Niimi Thorax 2002; 57: 178-182. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.178 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case reports

	Montelukast and Churg-Strauss syndrome R Solans, J A Bosch, A Selva, R Orriols, and M Vilardell Thorax 2002; 57: 183-185. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.183 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor

	BMD and airways disease C Elmer, P Bartholemew, A Lapworth, P Turner, and C Kelly Thorax 2002; 57: 186. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.186 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	AHR in asthma R A Primhak, C V E Powell, J K Peat, B G Toelle, G B Marks, and C M Mellis Thorax 2002; 57: 186. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.186-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	One fibre or many; what causes mesothelioma? A Seaton Thorax 2002; 57: 186-187. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.186-b [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Mesothelioma R Rudd, J Moore-Gillon, and M Muers Thorax 2002; 57: 187. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.187 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Statement on malignant mesothelioma in the UK M Robinson and J Wiggins Thorax 2002; 57: 187. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.187-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Asymptomatic pulmonary involvement in RA G Provenzano Thorax 2002; 57: 187-188. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.187-b [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

CD-ROM reviews

	Paediatric Respiratory Examination: C O'Callaghan, W Stannard. Leicester, UK: OCB Media, 2001, £49.95 (students £25.00). ISBN 190403906 K Tan Thorax 2002; 57: 188. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.188 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Corrections

	Correction Thorax 2002; 57: 188. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.188-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]