| | Editorial How do we choose a therapeutic regimen in cystic fibrosis? C Robertson Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 839–840. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.839.PMCID: PMC1746198 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 October; 57(10): 841–846. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.841.PMCID: PMC1746194 Relationship between exacerbation frequency and lung function decline in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease G Donaldson, T Seemungal, A Bhowmik, and J Wedzicha Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 847–852. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.847.PMCID: PMC1746193 Proportional assist ventilation as an aid to exercise training in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease P Hawkins, L Johnson, D Nikoletou, C Hamnegard, R Sherwood, M Polkey, and J Moxham Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 853–859. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.853.PMCID: PMC1746205 Interpretation of occupational peak flow records: level of agreement between expert clinicians and Oasys-2 D Baldwin, P Gannon, P Bright, D Newton, A Robertson, K Venables, B Graneek, R Barker, A Cartier, J Malo, M Wilsher, C Pantin, and P Burge Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 860–864. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.860.PMCID: PMC1746200 Airway and systemic effects of hydrofluoroalkane fluticasone and beclomethasone in patients with asthma G Currie, S Fowler, A Wilson, E Sims, L Orr, and B Lipworth Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 865–868. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.865.PMCID: PMC1746197 A randomised trial of self-management planning for adult patients admitted to hospital with acute asthma L Osman, C Calder, D Godden, J Friend, L McKenzie, J Legge, and J Douglas Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 869–874. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.869.PMCID: PMC1746210 Analysis of induced sputum in adults with asthma: identification of subgroup with isolated sputum neutrophilia and poor response to inhaled corticosteroids R Green, C Brightling, G Woltmann, D Parker, A Wardlaw, and I Pavord Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 875–879. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.875.PMCID: PMC1746199 Regular use of inhaled corticosteroids and the long term prevention of hospitalisation for asthma S Suissa, P Ernst, and A Kezouh Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 880–884. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.880.PMCID: PMC1746208 Involvement of vascular endothelial growth factor in exercise induced bronchoconstriction in asthmatic patients H Kanazawa, K Hirata, and J Yoshikawa Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 885–888. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.885.PMCID: PMC1746203 Dose-dependent onset and cessation of action of inhaled budesonide on exhaled nitric oxide and symptoms in mild asthma S Kharitonov, L Donnelly, P Montuschi, M Corradi, J Collins, and P Barnes Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 889–896. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.889.PMCID: PMC1746196 Apoptosis resistant bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid lymphocytes in sarcoidosis H Stridh, A Planck, D Gigliotti, A Eklund, and J Grunewald Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 897–901. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.897.PMCID: PMC1746191 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 October; 57(10): 902–907. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.902.PMCID: PMC1746209 Review Series Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • 3: Experimental animal models of pulmonary emphysema R Mahadeva and S Shapiro Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 908–914. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.908.PMCID: PMC1746206 Occasional Review Difficult asthma in children S McKenzie and A Bush Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 915–916. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.915.PMCID: PMC1746201 Case Report Barking up the wrong tree? Use of polymerase chain reaction to diagnose syphilitic aortitis A O'Regan, C Castro, S Lukehart, J Kasznica, P Rice, and M Joyce-Brady Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 917–918. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.917.PMCID: PMC1746207 Letters to the Editor Non-invasive ventilation A Anton, R Guell, J Tarrega, and J Sanchis Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 919. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.919.PMCID: PMC1746192 Non-invasive ventilation E Nash Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 919. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.919-a.PMCID: PMC1746202 Decision analysis in NSCLC F Macbeth, J Dowie, and M Wildman Thorax. 2002 October; 57(10): 919–920. doi: 10.1136/thorax.57.10.919-b.PMCID: PMC1746204 Journal Matter Original table of contents page |