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June 2004 (Volume 59, Number 6). [Index by author]

		Airwaves Editorials Images in Thorax Asthma Respiratory infection Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Lung transplantation Sleep Airway pathology Paediatric lung disease Interstitial lung disease Respiratory muscles Review series Case reports Letters to the editor Lung alerts Corrections

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Airwaves

Airwaves
Wisia Wedzicha
Thorax 2004; 59: 453. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Editorials

Monitoring mast cell activation by prostaglandin D₂ in vivo
S-E Dahlén and M Kumlin
Thorax 2004; 59: 453-455. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.026641 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Breathlessness during exercise in COPD: how do the drugs work?
P M A Calverley
Thorax 2004; 59: 455-457. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.023150 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Measuring quality of life in patients with sleep apnoea: whose life is it anyway?
W W Flemons
Thorax 2004; 59: 457-458. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.016774 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Images in Thorax

Giant malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the pleura arising from solitary fibrous tumour
A Bini, M Grazia, F Stella, F Petrella, and R Bazzocchi
Thorax 2004; 59: 544. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.022889 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Asthma

Plasma 9 ${alpha}$ ,11ß-PGF₂, a PGD₂ metabolite, as a sensitive marker of mast cell activation by allergen in bronchial asthma
G Bochenek, E Nizankowska, A Gielicz, M Swierczynska, and A Szczeklik
Thorax 2004; 59: 459-464. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.013573 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis of exhaled leukotrienes in asthmatic patients
P Cáp, J Chládek, F Pehal, M Maly, V Petru, P J Barnes, and P Montuschi
Thorax 2004; 59: 465-470. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.011866 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Respiratory infection

Seasonality of long term wheezing following respiratory syncytial virus lower respiratory tract infection
L Bont, M Steijn, W M C van Aalderen, F Brus, J M Th Draaisma, R A A M Van Diemen-Steenvoorde, M Pekelharing-Berghuis, and J L L Kimpen
Thorax 2004; 59: 512-516. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.013391 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Enhanced virulence, airway inflammation and impaired lung function induced by respiratory syncytial virus deficient in secreted G protein
J Schwarze and U Schauer
Thorax 2004; 59: 517-521. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.017343 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

NF- ${kappa}$ B activation and iNOS upregulation in skeletal muscle of patients with COPD and low body weight
A Agustí, M Morlá, J Sauleda, C Saus, and X Busquets
Thorax 2004; 59: 483-487. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.017640 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Lung transplantation

Prevalence and clonality of Burkholderia cepacia complex genomovars in UK patients with cystic fibrosis referred for lung transplantation
A De Soyza, K Morris, A McDowell, C Doherty, L Archer, J Perry, J R W Govan, P A Corris, and K Gould
Thorax 2004; 59: 526-528. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.010801 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Sleep

A new standardised and self-administered quality of life questionnaire specific to obstructive sleep apnoea
Y Lacasse, M-P Bureau, and F Sériès
Thorax 2004; 59: 494-499. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.011205 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Airway pathology

Can endobronchial biopsy analysis be recommended to discriminate between asthma and COPD in routine practice?
A Bourdin, I Serre, H Flamme, P Vic, D Neveu, P Aubas, P Godard, and P Chanez
Thorax 2004; 59: 488-493. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.016899 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Paediatric lung disease

Clinical features, aetiology and outcome of empyema in children in the north east of England
K M Eastham, R Freeman, A M Kearns, G Eltringham, J Clark, J Leeming, and D A Spencer
Thorax 2004; 59: 522-525. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.016105 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Interstitial lung disease

Inter-observer variation between pathologists in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
A G Nicholson, B J Addis, H Bharucha, C A Clelland, B Corrin, A R Gibbs, P S Hasleton, K M Kerr, N B N Ibrahim, S Stewart, W A H Wallace, and A U Wells
Thorax 2004; 59: 500-505. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.011734 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

HRCT diagnosis of diffuse parenchymal lung disease: inter-observer variation
Z A Aziz, A U Wells, D M Hansell, G A Bain, S J Copley, S R Desai, S M Ellis, F V Gleeson, S Grubnic, A G Nicholson, S P G Padley, K S Pointon, J H Reynolds, R J H Robertson, and M B Rubens
Thorax 2004; 59: 506-511. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.020396 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Respiratory muscles

Effect of salmeterol on respiratory muscle activity during exercise in poorly reversible COPD
W D C Man, N Mustfa, D Nikoletou, S Kaul, N Hart, G F Rafferty, N Donaldson, M I Polkey, and J Moxham
Thorax 2004; 59: 471-476. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.019620 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Inspiratory muscle load and capacity in chronic heart failure
N Hart, M T Kearney, N B Pride, M Green, F Lofaso, A M Shah, J Moxham, and M I Polkey
Thorax 2004; 59: 477-482. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.007724 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Review series

${alpha}$ ₁-Antitrypsin deficiency • 4: Molecular pathophysiology
D A Lomas and H Parfrey
Thorax 2004; 59: 529-535. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.006528 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case reports

Treatment with epoprostenol of pulmonary arterial hypertension following mitral valve replacement for mitral stenosis
C G Elliott and H I Palevsky
Thorax 2004; 59: 536-537. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.008193 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor

Variations in mortality in acute COPD may reflect nihilism as well as resources • Authors’ reply
M J Wildman, C M Roberts, and M G Pearson
Thorax 2004; 59: 538. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Do inhaled corticosteroids slow FEV₁ decline in COPD after all?
M G Duerden
Thorax 2004; 59: 538-539. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Ethics of placebo controlled studies of inhaled steroids for COPD • Authors’ reply
D L Hahn, P S Burge, and S A Lewis
Thorax 2004; 59: 539-540. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Delays in diagnosis of OSAHS
R Ghiassi, K Murphy, and M R Partridge
Thorax 2004; 59: 540. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Prophylactic antibiotic treatment of bronchiectasis with azithromycin
G Davies and R Wilson
Thorax 2004; 59: 540-541. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Early life antibiotics and asthma
M Thomas
Thorax 2004; 59: 541. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Recurrence of acute respiratory failure following use of waterproofing sprays
R Heinzer, V Ribordy, B Kuzoe, R Lazor, and J W Fitting
Thorax 2004; 59: 541-542. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Effect of PM₁₀ on H influenzae and S pneumoniae
A Adedeji, T M A Weller, and J G Ayres
Thorax 2004; 59: 542-543. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Lung alerts

Neurodevelopmental defects after steroid treatment of premature lung disease
K E Johnson
Thorax 2004; 59: 464. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.la0092 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Budesonide/formoterol may be used for adjustable maintenance dosing in asthma
D Simcock
Thorax 2004; 59: 476. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.la0095 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Systemic bioactivity of inhaled fluticasone is not affected by the presence of emphysema
A Jain
Thorax 2004; 59: 482. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.la0096 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Evidence to support RSV vaccination of the elderly?
T M A Wilkinson
Thorax 2004; 59: 511. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.la0093 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Hypermethylation of FHIT predicts poor prognosis in NSCLC
K Pavithran
Thorax 2004; 59: 511. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.la0094 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Does a raised pro-BNP level in pleural fluid aid the diagnosis of effusion due to heart failure?
Z Hall
Thorax 2004; 59: 537. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.la0097 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Corrections

Corrections
Thorax 2004; 59: 543. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.020307corr1 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Corrections
Thorax 2004; 59: 543. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.008912corr1 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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	Airwaves Wisia Wedzicha Thorax 2004; 59: 453. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Monitoring mast cell activation by prostaglandin D₂ in vivo S-E Dahlén and M Kumlin Thorax 2004; 59: 453-455. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.026641 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Breathlessness during exercise in COPD: how do the drugs work? P M A Calverley Thorax 2004; 59: 455-457. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.023150 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Measuring quality of life in patients with sleep apnoea: whose life is it anyway? W W Flemons Thorax 2004; 59: 457-458. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.016774 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Giant malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the pleura arising from solitary fibrous tumour A Bini, M Grazia, F Stella, F Petrella, and R Bazzocchi Thorax 2004; 59: 544. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.022889 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Plasma 9 ${alpha}$ ,11ß-PGF₂, a PGD₂ metabolite, as a sensitive marker of mast cell activation by allergen in bronchial asthma G Bochenek, E Nizankowska, A Gielicz, M Swierczynska, and A Szczeklik Thorax 2004; 59: 459-464. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.013573 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis of exhaled leukotrienes in asthmatic patients P Cáp, J Chládek, F Pehal, M Maly, V Petru, P J Barnes, and P Montuschi Thorax 2004; 59: 465-470. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.011866 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Seasonality of long term wheezing following respiratory syncytial virus lower respiratory tract infection L Bont, M Steijn, W M C van Aalderen, F Brus, J M Th Draaisma, R A A M Van Diemen-Steenvoorde, M Pekelharing-Berghuis, and J L L Kimpen Thorax 2004; 59: 512-516. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.013391 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Enhanced virulence, airway inflammation and impaired lung function induced by respiratory syncytial virus deficient in secreted G protein J Schwarze and U Schauer Thorax 2004; 59: 517-521. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.017343 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	NF- ${kappa}$ B activation and iNOS upregulation in skeletal muscle of patients with COPD and low body weight A Agustí, M Morlá, J Sauleda, C Saus, and X Busquets Thorax 2004; 59: 483-487. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.017640 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	*Prevalence and clonality of Burkholderia cepacia* complex genomovars in UK patients with cystic fibrosis referred for lung transplantation** A De Soyza, K Morris, A McDowell, C Doherty, L Archer, J Perry, J R W Govan, P A Corris, and K Gould Thorax 2004; 59: 526-528. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.010801 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	A new standardised and self-administered quality of life questionnaire specific to obstructive sleep apnoea Y Lacasse, M-P Bureau, and F Sériès Thorax 2004; 59: 494-499. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.011205 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Can endobronchial biopsy analysis be recommended to discriminate between asthma and COPD in routine practice? A Bourdin, I Serre, H Flamme, P Vic, D Neveu, P Aubas, P Godard, and P Chanez Thorax 2004; 59: 488-493. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.016899 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Clinical features, aetiology and outcome of empyema in children in the north east of England K M Eastham, R Freeman, A M Kearns, G Eltringham, J Clark, J Leeming, and D A Spencer Thorax 2004; 59: 522-525. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.016105 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Inter-observer variation between pathologists in diffuse parenchymal lung disease A G Nicholson, B J Addis, H Bharucha, C A Clelland, B Corrin, A R Gibbs, P S Hasleton, K M Kerr, N B N Ibrahim, S Stewart, W A H Wallace, and A U Wells Thorax 2004; 59: 500-505. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.011734 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	HRCT diagnosis of diffuse parenchymal lung disease: inter-observer variation Z A Aziz, A U Wells, D M Hansell, G A Bain, S J Copley, S R Desai, S M Ellis, F V Gleeson, S Grubnic, A G Nicholson, S P G Padley, K S Pointon, J H Reynolds, R J H Robertson, and M B Rubens Thorax 2004; 59: 506-511. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.020396 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Effect of salmeterol on respiratory muscle activity during exercise in poorly reversible COPD W D C Man, N Mustfa, D Nikoletou, S Kaul, N Hart, G F Rafferty, N Donaldson, M I Polkey, and J Moxham Thorax 2004; 59: 471-476. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.019620 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Inspiratory muscle load and capacity in chronic heart failure N Hart, M T Kearney, N B Pride, M Green, F Lofaso, A M Shah, J Moxham, and M I Polkey Thorax 2004; 59: 477-482. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.007724 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	${alpha}$ ₁-Antitrypsin deficiency • 4: Molecular pathophysiology D A Lomas and H Parfrey Thorax 2004; 59: 529-535. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.006528 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Treatment with epoprostenol of pulmonary arterial hypertension following mitral valve replacement for mitral stenosis C G Elliott and H I Palevsky Thorax 2004; 59: 536-537. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.008193 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Variations in mortality in acute COPD may reflect nihilism as well as resources • Authors’ reply M J Wildman, C M Roberts, and M G Pearson Thorax 2004; 59: 538. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Do inhaled corticosteroids slow FEV₁ decline in COPD after all? M G Duerden Thorax 2004; 59: 538-539. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Ethics of placebo controlled studies of inhaled steroids for COPD • Authors’ reply D L Hahn, P S Burge, and S A Lewis Thorax 2004; 59: 539-540. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Delays in diagnosis of OSAHS R Ghiassi, K Murphy, and M R Partridge Thorax 2004; 59: 540. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Prophylactic antibiotic treatment of bronchiectasis with azithromycin G Davies and R Wilson Thorax 2004; 59: 540-541. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Early life antibiotics and asthma M Thomas Thorax 2004; 59: 541. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Recurrence of acute respiratory failure following use of waterproofing sprays R Heinzer, V Ribordy, B Kuzoe, R Lazor, and J W Fitting Thorax 2004; 59: 541-542. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Effect of PM₁₀ on H influenzae and S pneumoniae A Adedeji, T M A Weller, and J G Ayres Thorax 2004; 59: 542-543. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Neurodevelopmental defects after steroid treatment of premature lung disease K E Johnson Thorax 2004; 59: 464. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.la0092 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Budesonide/formoterol may be used for adjustable maintenance dosing in asthma D Simcock Thorax 2004; 59: 476. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.la0095 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Systemic bioactivity of inhaled fluticasone is not affected by the presence of emphysema A Jain Thorax 2004; 59: 482. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.la0096 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Evidence to support RSV vaccination of the elderly? T M A Wilkinson Thorax 2004; 59: 511. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.la0093 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Hypermethylation of FHIT predicts poor prognosis in NSCLC K Pavithran Thorax 2004; 59: 511. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.la0094 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Does a raised pro-BNP level in pleural fluid aid the diagnosis of effusion due to heart failure? Z Hall Thorax 2004; 59: 537. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.la0097 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Corrections Thorax 2004; 59: 543. doi:10.1136/thx.2004.020307corr1 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

	Corrections Thorax 2004; 59: 543. doi:10.1136/thx.2003.008912corr1 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]