Editorials

	Do nurses do it better? S Rafferty and J S Elborn Thorax 2002; 57: 659-660. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.659 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Original articles

	A randomised controlled crossover trial of nurse practitioner versus doctor led outpatient care in a bronchiectasis clinic L D Sharples, J Edmunds, D Bilton, W Hollingworth, N Caine, M Keogan, and A Exley Thorax 2002; 57: 661-666. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.661 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of sputum processing with dithiothreitol on the detection of inflammatory mediators in chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis I S Woolhouse, D L Bayley, and R A Stockley Thorax 2002; 57: 667-671. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.667 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Chlamydia pneumoniae and chronic bronchitis: association with severity and bacterial clearance following treatment F Blasi, S Damato, R Cosentini, P Tarsia, R Raccanelli, S Centanni, and L Allegra Thorax 2002; 57: 672-676. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.672 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Increased mast cells and neutrophils in submucosal mucous glands and mucus plugging in patients with asthma N G Carroll, S Mutavdzic, and A L James Thorax 2002; 57: 677-682. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.677 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Respiratory medications and risk of asthma death S F Lanes, L A García Rodríguez, and C Huerta Thorax 2002; 57: 683-686. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.683 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of nitrogen dioxide and ozone on the risk of dying in patients with severe asthma J Sunyer, X Basagaña, J Belmonte, and J M Antó Thorax 2002; 57: 687-693. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.687 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effects of fluticasone propionate in COPD patients with bronchial hyperresponsiveness G T Verhoeven, J P J J Hegmans, P G H Mulder, J M Bogaard, H C Hoogsteden, and J-B Prins Thorax 2002; 57: 694-700. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.694 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Diagnostic and treatment behaviour in children with chronic respiratory symptoms: relationship with socioeconomic factors G Ng Man Kwong, C Das, A R Proctor, M K B Whyte, and R A Primhak Thorax 2002; 57: 701-704. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.701 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Respiratory symptoms and lung function in young adults with severe 1–antitrypsin deficiency (PiZZ) E Piitulainen and T Sveger Thorax 2002; 57: 705-708. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.705 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Sputum chemotactic activity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: effect of 1–antitrypsin deficiency and the role of leukotriene B4 and interleukin 8 I S Woolhouse, D L Bayley, and R A Stockley Thorax 2002; 57: 709-714. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.709 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Controlled trial of three weeks nicotine replacement treatment in hospital patients also given advice and support S Hand, S Edwards, I A Campbell, and R Cannings Thorax 2002; 57: 715-718. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.715 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	A prospective study of change in bone mineral density over one year in adults with cystic fibrosis C S Haworth, P L Selby, A W Horrocks, E B Mawer, J E Adams, and A K Webb Thorax 2002; 57: 719-723. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.719 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Patterns and predictors of sleep disordered breathing in primary myopathies R Ragette, U Mellies, C Schwake, T Voit, and H Teschler Thorax 2002; 57: 724-728. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.724 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Review series

	The pulmonary physician in critical care · 8: Ventilatory management of ALI/ARDS J J Cordingley and B F Keogh Thorax 2002; 57: 729-734. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.729 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • Introduction D A Lomas Thorax 2002; 57: 735. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.735 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • 1: Susceptibility factors for COPD the genotype–environment interaction A J Sandford and E K Silverman Thorax 2002; 57: 736-741. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.736 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Occasional reviews

	"CF asthma": what is it and what do we do about it? I M Balfour-Lynn and J S Elborn Thorax 2002; 57: 742-748. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.742 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case reports

	Profound adrenal suppression secondary to treatment with low dose inhaled steroids and itraconazole in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in cystic fibrosis J S Parmar, T Howell, J Kelly, and D Bilton Thorax 2002; 57: 749-750. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.749 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor

	IL-5 in asthma K F Chung, E van Rensen, R Stirling, and P J Barnes Thorax 2002; 57: 751. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.751 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Bronchoconstrictor effect of deep inspiration in asthma G M Sterling, G J Gibson, and G P Burns Thorax 2002; 57: 751. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.751-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Inhaled sodium cromoglycate in children with asthma M J A Tasche, J H J M Uijen, R M D Bernsen, J C de Jongste, and J C van der Wouden Thorax 2002; 57: 751-752. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.751-b [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Body mass index and asthma I Eneli and W Karmaus Thorax 2002; 57: 752. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.752 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Book reviews

	Pulmonary Physiology and Pathophysiology: J B West. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2000. $31.95. ISBN 0 7817 2910 6 W Kinnear Thorax 2002; 57: 752. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.752-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Corrections

	Correction Thorax 2002; 57: 752. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.8.752-b [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]