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Respirator Medicine Y Volume 89, 1995 Editors Ronald Dahl James Fish Associate Professor, Professor of Medicine, University Hospital Aarhus, Director, Pulmonary Medicine and Department of Respiratory Critical Care, Diseases, Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Noerrebrogada 44, 805 College Bldg, DK 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. 1025 Walnut Street, 45 8949 2085 (tel) Philadelphia, PA 19107-5083, U.S.A. 45 8949 2110 (fax) 215 955 6590 (tel) 215 955 2318 (fax) Associate Editors L. Bjermer University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway A. P. Greening Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, U_K. K. Larsson National Institute of Occupational Health, Solna, Sweden C. Mapp Istituto Medicina del Lavoro, Padova, Italy R. Rodriguez-Roisin Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain J. H. Shelhamer National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD, U.S.A. Editorial Advisors S. R. Benatar (South Africa) B. Make (U.S.A.) S. P. Peters (U.S. A.) D. W. Cockcroft (Canada) H. Matthys (Germany) J. Salvaggio (U.S.A.) M. X. Fitzgerald (Eire) K. Mattson (Finland) N. M. Siafakas (Greece) S. Godfrey (/srae/) E. R. McFadden (U.S. A.) B. G. Simonsson (Sweden) C. Giuntini (/taly) F.-B. Michel (France) K. P. Stohl (U.S.A.) F. Kauffmann (France) T. Miyamoto (Japan) F. E. Udwadia (/ndia) L. Laitinen (Finland) J. A. Nadel (U.S.A.) R. Wise (U.S.A.) H. Lode (Germany) S. Nelson (U.S.A. ) W. B. SAUNDERS COMPANY LTD London - Philadelphia - Sydney - Tokyo - Toronto Printed on acid free paper in Great Britain by Henry Ling Ltd., The Dorset Press, Dorchester, Dorset Copyright © 1995 W. B. Saunders Company Ltd ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this volume may be reproduced in any form, by photostat, microfilm, or any other means, without written permission from the publishers Number 1 January 1995 Editorial P. VenGe, Monitoring of asthma inflammation by serum measurements of eosinophil cationic protein (ECP). A new clinical approach to asthma management Original Articles H. S. R. Hosker, C. W. Lam, T. K. NG, H. K. Ma anp S. L. Cuan, The prevalence and clinical significance of pulmonary infection due to non-tuberculous mycobacteria in Hong Kong Z. Duné, J. Tocis AND D. Ererovic, Increase of lung transfer factor in early sarcoidosis P. Pityn, M. J. CHAMBERLAIN, M. E. KING AND W. K. C. MorGan, Differences in particle deposition between the two lungs D. MobEL, Preventable factors and death certification in death due to asthma B. F. WHITEHEAD, C. STOEHR, C. FINKLE, G. PATTERSON, J. THEODORE, C. CLAYBERGER AND V. A. STARNES, Analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage from human lung transplant recipients by flow cytometry I. F. A. Hesse, Knowledge of asthma and its management in newly qualified doctors in Accra, Ghana E. S. NYLEN, J. JENG, M. H. JonDAN, R. H. SNIDER, K. A. THompson, M. S. Lewis, W. J. O’NEILL AND K. L. BECKER, Late pulmonary sequela following burns: persistence of hyperprocalcitonemia using a 1-57 amino acid N-terminal flanking peptide assay H.S. R. Hosker, C. TEALE, M. A. GREENSTONE AND M. F. Muers, Assessment and provision of home nebulizers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the Yorkshire region of the U.K. J. H. Greic, S. M. Cooper, H. J. N. Kasimsazi, R. D. H. Moniz, A. G. FENNERTY AND B. WATSON, Sedation for fibre optic bronchoscopy Short Report N. A. CALDWELL AND R. MILRoy, Optimizing nebulization practice within a large teaching hospital: easier said than done Case Reports R. S. DYKHUIZEN AND J. S. LEGGE, Minocycline induced pulmonary eosinophilia P. I. Prttans, A. F. R. Tooke, E. D. BATEMAN AND G. M. AINSLIE, Acute polyarthritis associated with azathioprine for interstitial lung disease N. KAmiInskKI, I. S. Lossos, L. BEN-SirA, U. LAXER AND R. JAFFE, Flank pain as a presentation of pulmonary embolism A. SUPERViA, V. CURULL, J. M. COROMINAS, I. CAMPODARVE AND C. SANJUAS, Pulmonary metastases from renal cell carcinoma simulating alveolar haemorrhage J. L. Kiety, D. M. O’RiorpDaN, S. SHEEHAN, J. CURTIN, J. HOGAN AND C. P. BREDIN, Tenosynovitis due to mycobacteria other than tuberculosis: a hazard of water sports and hobbies S. REYNOLDs, G. JENKINS, A. AKOSA AND C. M. Roserts, Carcinosarcoma of the lung: an unusual cause of empyema Letters to the Editor Number 2. February 1995 Original Articles A. G. STEWART, J. C. WATERHOUSE and P. Howarp, The QTc interval, autonomic neuropathy and mortality in hypoxaemic COPD 79 S. SUTINEN, H. RiskA, R. BACKMAN, S. H. SUTINEN and B. FrOseTH, Alveolar lavage fluid (ALF) of normal volunteer subjects: cytologic, immunocytochemical, and biochemical reference values B. G. M. Konaar, J. L. M. JANSSEN, H. FOLGERING, H. J. M. VAN DEN HOOGEN and C. VAN WEEL, The relationship between respiratory symptoms and bronchial hyperresponsiveness in a population- based sample of adolescents and young adults M. Q. F. Hatton, A. S. VATHENEN, M. J. ALLEN, S. Davies and N. J. Cooke, A comparison of ‘abruptly stopping’ with ‘tailing off’ oral corticosteroids in acute asthma V. K. VIJAYAN, K. SANKARAN, S. K. SHARMA and N. P. Misra, Chronic lung inflammation in victims of toxic gas leak at Bhopal M. Rusivar, M. J. BRocHWwicz-LEWINSKI, M. ANDERSON and A. G. LeitcH, The outcome of contact procedures for tuberculosis in Edinburgh, Scotland 1982-1991 HornG-CHyYuAN Lin, CHUN-HUA WANG, CHENG-TA YANG, TUNG-JUNG HUANG, CHIH-TENG YU, WEN-BIN SHIEH and HAN-PIN Kuo, Effect of nasal continuous positive airway pressure on methacholine-induced bronchoconstriction R. Matuur, J. CULLEN, W. J. M. KINNEAR and I. D. A. JOHNSTON, Time course of resolution of persistent air leak in spontaneous pneumothorax Case Reports N. J. A. Struyr, J. P. A. VAN MEERBEECK, M. R. L. RAMAEL, P. E. Y. VAN SCHIL, E. A. E. VAN Marck and P. A. VeRMEIRE, Atypical bronchial carcinoid tumours J. M. L. HENSELMANS, F. M. N. H. SCHRAMEL, G. SUTEDJA and P. E. Postmus, Acute necrotizing pneumonia 16 years after aspiration of a conifer branch A. GANASSINI and A. CAZZADORI, Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis complicating allergic broncho- pulmonary aspergillosis V. MicHaiLova, T. BOSHNAKOVA and R. Dresov, Atypical pulmonary sequestration (broncho- arterial pulmonary malinosculation) in a child Book Reviews Letters to the Editor Number 3. March 1995 Editorial A. H. Kenprick, E. C. SmitH and J. DENYER, Nebulizers — fill volume, residual volume and matching of nebulizer to compressor Topical Review A. J. Prior, M. A. CALDERON, R. J. LAVELLE and R. J. Davies, Nasal biopsy: indications, techniques and complications Original Articles K. P. Jones, The role of measuring forced expiratory volume in one second in determining therapeutic changes made in an asthma clinic in general practice N. C. G. HANSEN and P. B. ANDERSEN, Salbutamol powder inhaled from the Diskhaler compared to salbutamol as nebulizer solution in severe chronic airways obstruction S. C. STenton, J. R. BeEacH, A. J. Avery and D. J. HENprRicK, Asthmatic symptoms, airway responsiveness and recognition of bronchoconstriction C. FELDMAN, S. Ross, A. GOOLAM MAHOMED, J. OMAR and C. SmirH, The aetiology of severe community-acquired pneumonia and its impact on initial, empiric, antimicrobial chemotherapy iv E. Mu_toy, M. Fitzpatrick, S. BouRKE, A. O'REGAN and W. T. McNicHo.as, Oxygen desaturation during sleep and exercise in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease P. C. ONYEBUJOH, T. ABDULMUMINI, S. Ropinson, G. A. W. Rook and J. L. STANFORD, Immuno- therapy with Mycobacterium vaccae as an addition to chemotherapy for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis under difficult conditions in Africa E. H. J. vAN Haren, J-W. J. Lammers, J. Festen, H. G. M. HeverMan, C. A. R. Groor and C. L. A. VAN HERWAARDEN, The effects of the inhaled corticosteroid budesonide on lung function and bronchial hyperresponsiveness in adult patients with cystic fibrosis Case Reports S. A. Paprris, M. A. MAntaTi, E. I. VELOGIANNI, K. BAssiouKAS and S. H. CONSTANTOPOULOS, Endobronchial metastasis from basal cell skin cancer H. OGawa, M. Fustmura, U. Hexi, M. KitaGawa and T. Matsupa, Eosinophilic bronchitis presenting with only severe dry cough due to bucillamine A. O. C. JOHNSON and M. B. ALLEN, Rectal metastases from small cell lung cancer R. Potosa, M. MAGNaANo, N. Crimi, C. VANCHERI and A. MistreTTA, Pulmonary tuberous sclerosis in a woman of child-bearing age with no mental retardation M. I. Potkey, P. O. G. Witson and P. J. Rees, Amiodarone pneumonitis: no safe dose Letters to the Editor Number 4 April 1995 Topical Review A. PERRIER and A. F. JUNoD, Has the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism become easier to establish? Workshop Report EpITeD BY D. F. RoGers and D. GANDERTON, Determining equivalence of inhaled medications: Consensus statement from a workshop of the British Association for Lung Research, held at Royal Brompton National Heart & Lung Institute, London 24 June 1994 Original Articles M. Musutaq, R. Hayton, T. Watts, J. SHURVINTON, R. Goocu and W. H. Perks, An audit of pulmonary function laboratories in the West Midlands T. YosHinoucui, Y. OnTsuUKI, K. Kuso and Y. SHIKATA, Clinicopathological study on two types of cryptogenic organizing pneumonitis J. M. Hecarty, S. ROUHBAKHSH, J. A. WARNER and J. O. WARNER, A comparison of the effect of conventional and filter vacuum cleaners on airborne house dust mite allergen T. L. BENFIELD, R. VAN STEENWUK, T. L. NIELSEN, J. R. DICHTER, G. Y. LIPSCHIK, B. N. JENSEN, J. JUNGE, J. H. SHELHAMER and J. D. LUNDGREN, Interleukin-8 and eicosanoid production in the lung during moderate to severe Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in AIDS: a role of interleukin-8 in the pathogenesis of P. carinii pneumonia J. CONGLETON and M. F. Muers, The incidence of airflow obstruction in bronchial carcinoma, its relation to breathlessness, and response to bronchodilator therapy S. ROMERO, C. MARTIN, L. HERNANDEZ, J. M. ARRIERO, N. BENITO and J. Gi, Effect of body position on gas exchange in patients with unilateral pleural effusion: influence of effusion volume Case Reports E. Prats, J. SANS, J. VALLDEPERAS, J. E. FERRER and F. MANRESA, Pulmonary mycetoma-like lesion caused by Candida tropicalis R. L. Meacuer, D. L. Situ, J. V. CoLuins and A. F. Lant, Bronchoscopy in hereditary angio-oedema D. Bouros, P. PANAGOoU, P. ARSENIOU and N. M. SIarakas, Idiopathic pulmonary haemosiderosis and autoimmune hypothyroidism: bronchoalveolar lavage findings after cimetidine treatment Letters to the Editor Number 5 May 1995 Editorial J. D. LUNDGREN and J. VestBo, The pathophysiological role of mucus production in inflammatory airway diseases Topical Review V. BRrusasco and R. PELLEGRINO, Hysteresis of airways and lung parenchymna Original Articles P. CuitTano, R. E. Luccuini, E. Coser, A. Papi, M. SAETTA, P. MAESTRELLI, A. Ciacci, L. M. Fapsri and C. E. Mapp, /n-vitro exposure of guinea pig main bronchi to 2:5 ppm of nitrogen dioxide does not alter airway smooth muscle response P. Demoty, P. CHANEZ, J-L. PusJoL, C. GAUTHIER-ROUVIERE, F-B. MICHEL, P. GODARD and J. BousQuET, Fos immunoreactivity assessment on human normal and pathological bronchial biopsies L. FERINI-STRAMBI, G, CALORI, A. OLDANI, G. DELLA Marca, M. ZUCCONI, V. CASTRONOVO, G. GALLus and S. Smirng, Snoring in twins B. G. Hicains and J. R. Britton, Geographical and social class effects on asthma mortality in England and Wales O. D. WotTuers and S. PEDERSEN, Measures of systemic activity of inhaled glucocorticosteroids in children: a comparison of urine cortisol excretion and knemometry E. J. M. Weersink, F. J. J. v.o. ELsHout, C. v. HERWAARDEN and H. FOLGERING, Bronchial responsiveness to histamine and methacholine measured with forced expirations and with the forced oscillation technique M. Cazzora, M. G. Matera, G. SANTANGELO, A. VINCIGUERRA, F. Rossi and G. D’AMaTo, Salmeterol and formoterol in partially reversible severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a dose-response study J. F. Price and P. H. WELLER, Comparison of fluticasone propionate and sodium cromoglycate for the treatment of childhood asthma (an open parallel group study) Short Reports C. Setsy, D. THoMson and A. G. Leitcu, Death in notified cases of tuberculosis in Edinburgh: 1983-1992 J. R. CLARKE, R. J. Coker, J. R. W. Harris and D. M. MitTcHELL, Evolution of pulmonary HIV-1 infection in a patient with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia Case Reports Z. K. WauBi and A. G. ARNOLD, Spontaneous closure of a large emphysematous bulla N. BERKMAN, A. BLooM, P. CoHEN, E. Deviri, Y. BAR-Ziv, D. SHIMON and M. R. KRAmeR, Bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax as the presenting feature in lymphangioleiomyomatosis S. R. Craic and W. S. WALKER, Pneumomediastinum: an unusual presentation of a carcinoma of the carina S. J. BourRKE, N. C. Munro, J. E. S. Wuite, G. J. Gipson, T. AsHcrort and P. A. Corris, Platypnoea-orthodeoxia in cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis Book Reviews Letters to the Editor Number 6 July 1995 Topical Review L. F. F. Kox, Tests for detection and identification of mycobacteria. How should they be used? Workshop Report N. CHANARIN, J. CoRNE and S. T. HoLGAte, Asthma: basis and management at different ages Original Articles L. P. ORMEROD, Adult Asian acute asthma admissions reassessed: Blackburn 1991-1992 C. S. Park, K. U. Kim, S. M. Leg, S. W. JEonc, S. Un, H. T. Kim and Y. H. Kim, Bronchial hyperreactivity in patients with endobronchial tuberculosis K. TAKIGAWA, J. Fuyira, K. NEGAYAMA, S. TERADA, Y. YAMAJI, K. KAWANISHI and J. TAKAHARA, Eradication of contaminating Mycobacterium chelonae from bronchofibrescopes and an automated bronchoscope disinfection machine B. YUKSEL and A. GREENOUGH, Functional residual capacity to thoracic gas volume (FRC:TGV) ratio in healthy neonates S. LANGTON HEwer, J. Hospss, D. FRENCH and W. LENNEY, Pilgrim’s progress: the effect of salmeterol in older children with chronic severe asthma D. UKENA, K. RENTZ, C. REIBER and G. W. SyBRECHT, Effects of the mixed phosphodiesterase III/IV inhibitor, zardaverine, on airway function in patients with chronic airflow obstruction Case Reports N. Prasab, C. C. LANG, H. M. McA-ping, A-M. J. CHoy, T. M. MACDONALD and A. D. STRUTHERS, Raised plasma concentrations of brain natriuretic peptide in pulmonary arterial hypertension M. Drent, M. Tu. M. VAN Rens, SJ. Sc. WAGENAAR, B. M. DE JONGH, H. VAN VELZEN-BLAD and J. M. M. VAN DEN Boscu, Invasive aspergillosis after bilateral lung transplantation in cystic fibrosis I. TAKANAMI, T. IMAMUMA, Y. YAMAMOTO, T. YAMAMOTO and S. Kopaira, Bronchiectasis complicating rheumatoid arthritis Book Reviews Letters to the Editor Forthcoming Meetings Number 7 August 1995 Editorial T. HAAHTELA, The importance of inflammation in early asthma Topical Review J. COLLAzos, J. Mayo and E. MARTINEZ, The chemotherapy of tuberculosis — from the past to the future Original Articles P. JAKOBSSON and L. JoRFELDT, Long-term oxygen therapy may improve skeletal muscle metabolism in advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with chronic hypoxaemia A. Nosepa, J. SCHMERBER, T. PRIGOGINE, V. DE MAERTELAER and J-C. YERNAULT, Perception of dyspnoea during acute changes in lung function in patients with either asthma or COPD R. K. Grecson, J. O. WARNER and M. Raprorpb, Assessment of the continued supervision and asthma management knowledge of patients possessing home nebulizers Vil A. G. Leircu, M. RusiLar, B. Watt, R. Lainc, L. Wittcocks, R. P. BRETTLE and C. L. S. LEEN, Why disease due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis is less common than expected in HIV-positive patients in Edinburgh P. L. SHAH, S. F. Scott, D. M. GeppEs and M. E. Hopson, Two years experience with recombinant Human DNase | in the treatment of pulmonary disease in cystic fibrosis Short Report J. TAMAOKI, A. CHIYOTANI, A. SAKAI, H. TAKEMURA and K. Konno, Effect of menthol vapour on airway hyperresponsiveness in patients with mild asthma Case Reports J. Fusrra, I. YAMADORI, K. TAKIGAWA, H. MiyAwakI, Y. YAMAJI and J. TAKAHARA, Distribution of human neutrophil elastase in diffuse alveolar damage and pneumonia in a case of neonatal sepsis H. TANAKA, E. ITon, T. SHrpusa, H. Curpa, M. Hirasawa and S. ABg, Pleural effusion in ankylosing spondylitis: successful treatment with intra-pleural steroid administration British Association for Lung Research Abstracts Number 8 September 1995 Editorial R. W. FULLER, C. HALLETT and R. DAHL, Assessing equivalence of inhaled drugs Topical Review G. J. Gipson, Measurement of respiratory muscle strength Original Articles J-L. MALo, A. Cartier, H. Guezzo, C. TRUDEAU, J. Morris and B. JENNINGS, Comparison of four-times-a-day and twice-a-day dosing regimens in subjects requiring 1200 wg or less of budesonide to control mild to moderate asthma T. J. Wittias and K. J. Dar, The role of fine needle aspiration in the diagnosis of palpable metastases from lung cancer C. S. Utrik, V. BAcKerR, A. Dirksen, M. PeperseN and C. Kocu, Extrinsic and intrinsic asthma from childhood to adult age: a 10-yr follow-up L. P. OrmMeRopD and N. HorsFie_p, Miliary tuberculosis in a high prevalence area of the U.K.: Blackburn 1978-1993 R. Fox, N. Frencu, L. Davies, A. Remp, K. Mutton, P. CHAKRAVERTY and J. Earis, Influenza immunization status and viral respiratory tract infections in patients with chronic airflow limitation Short Reports P. D. WATERWORTH, P. KALLIS, E. R. TOWNSEND and S. W. Fountain, Thoracoscopic bullectomy and tetracycline pleurodesis for the treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax M. L. EVERARD and A. D. MILner, A drying chamber for use with small volume jet nebulizers Case Reports T-S. Lee and Y. Wu, Bedside fiberoptic bronchoscopy for tracheostomy decannulation K. PARAMESWARAN, N. P. KEANEY and D. VEALE, A case of chronic gastrointestinal blood loss in cystic fibrosis N. Otcun, D. Ozaxsoy, E. SABRI Ugan, M. ALI TURKMEN, T. CANDA, O. Oro, A. AKKOGLU and N. Cevik, Paediatric endobronchial leiomyoma mimicking asthma Letters to the Editor Vili Supplement A September 1995 D. Davis, Introduction R. FULLER, M. JOHNSON and A. Bye, Fluticasone propionate—an update on preclinical and clinical experience Number 9 October 1995 Topical Review D. FERRIGNO and G. BUCCHERI, Clinical applications of serum markers for lung cancer Original Articles D. R. BALpwi, A. J. Bates, A. H. Evans, S. P. BRADBuRY and C. F. A. PANTIN, Nocturnal oxygen desaturation and exercise-induced desaturation in subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease J. F. Mires, P. Bricut, J. G. Ayres, R. M. CAyTON and M. R. MILLer, The performance of Mini Wright peak flow meters after prolonged use G. J. PHittips, W. MOHAMMED and F. J. KeLty, Oxygen-induced lung injury in the pre-term guinea pig: the role of Leukotriene B, P. J. E. Vos, H. TH. M. FoLGERING and C. L. A. VAN HERWAARDEN, Sufficient indication of nocturnal oxygen saturation and breathing pattern in COPD patients, from a single night’s study F. M. Harpince, D. J. Pitson and J. R. STRADLING, Use of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale to demonstrate response to treatment with nasal continuous positive airways pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea S. CHAROENRATANAKUL, W. DEJSOMRITRUTAI and A. CHAIPRASERT, Diagnostic role of fiberoptic bronchoscopy in suspected smear negative pulmonary tuberculosis Case Reports D. Bouros, P. AGourtDAKIS, A. TSATSAKIS, E. ASKITOPOULOU and N. M. S1AFAKas, Orthodeoxia and platypnoea after acute organophosphorus poisoning reversed by CPAP: a newly described cause and review of the literature N. M. K. Rosinson, M. R. THomas and D. E. Jewitt, Spontaneous haemothorax as a complication of anti-coagulation following coronary angioplasty G. E. WILSON and C. C. Evans, Cor pulmonale due to untreated asthma in a young woman with coexistent anorexia nervosa J. P. Watson and R. A. Lewis, Ulcerative colitis responsive to smoking and to nicotine chewing gum in a patient with al anti-trypsin deficiency P. HuGues, K. CHIDLEY and J. Cowie, Neurological complications in psittacosis: a case report and literature review W. M. Cuan, M. Ip, C. S. Lau, E. WANG and W. C. G. Pen, Anti-Jo-1 Syndrome presenting as cryptogenic organizing pneumonia Book Reviews Forthcoming Meetings Number 10 November 1995 Topical Review 4 F. J. Kevry, I. Mupway, M. T. KRrisHna and S. T. Hotcate, The free radical basis of air pollution: focus on ozone Original Articles K. P. Jones and M. A. MuLLEE, Lung function measurement in general practice: a comparison oft he Escort spirometer with the Micromed turbine spirometer and the mini-Wright peak flow meter A. BAUMAN, C. Cooper, C. BRIDGES-WEBB, M. TsE, D. MILES, A. BHASALE and M. PoLLock, Asthma management and morbidity in Australian general practice: the relationship between patient and doctor estimates A. PAPAGIANNIS, R. RICHARDS and D. J. SHALE, Patient satisfaction with information provided at an outpatient clinic for respiratory diseases Y. IsHrurA, M. Fusimmura, M. Sarro, K. SHrpata, M. Nomura, Y. NAKATSUMI and T. MATSUDA, Additive effect of continuous low-dose ofloxacin on erythromycin therapy for sinobronchial syndrome F. Neuxirc, I. Pin, J. KNANI, C. Henry, C. Pison, R. Liarp, S. RoMAzzini and J. Bousquet, Prevalence of asthma and asthma-like symptoms in three French cities Case Reports V. M. KusALa, K. E. REWULA, E-M. RUOTSALAINEN and K. HEIKKINEN, Occupational asthma due to chloramine-T solution A. EL-Soin, K. AMEEN and S. SHEriF, Endobronchial non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in an AIDS patient A. A. ABBA, M. AFZAL, F. I. ALMOHARAB and A. BAEZ-GIANGRECO, Kikuchi’s disease presenting as bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy J. A. MILLER, K. TOMKOVICH and C. ROMBERGER, Primitive neuroectodermal tumour of the chest wall (Askin tumour): CT and roentgenographic findings in a 51-year-old male Book Reviews Letters to the Editor British Association for Lung Research Abstracts Fibres, particles and the lung: new perspectives Acknowledgements Index to Volume 89