International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Volume 4, Issue (2009)

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Effects of singing classes on pulmonary function and quality of life of COPD patients
Amanda Gimenes Bonilha, Fernanda Onofre, Maria Lucia Vieira, Maria Yuka Almeida Prado & José Antônio Baddini Martinez
Pages: 1-8
Published online: 02 Dec 2008
AbstractforEffects of singing classes on pulmonary function and quality of life of COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (114.6 KB)
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Validity, reliability, and responsiveness of a new shortVisual Simplified Respiratory Questionnaire (VSRQ©) for health-related quality of life assessment in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
T Perez, B Arnould, J-M Grosbois, V Bosch, I Guillemin, M-L Bravo, M Brun, A-B Tonnel & On behalf of TIPHON Study Group
Pages: 9-18
Published online: 11 Dec 2008
AbstractforValidity, reliability, and responsiveness of a new shortVisual Simplified Respiratory Questionnaire (VSRQ©) for health-related quality of life assessment in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (171.9 KB)
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Review Article
Alveolar epithelial and endothelial cell apoptosis in emphysema: What we know and what we need to know
Mathieu C Morissette, Julie Parent & Julie Milot
Pages: 19-31
Published online: 02 Dec 2008
AbstractforAlveolar epithelial and endothelial cell apoptosis in emphysema: What we know and what we need to know | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Desensitization to dyspnea in COPD with specificity for exercise training mode
Christopher B Cooper
Pages: 33-43
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforDesensitization to dyspnea in COPD with specificity for exercise training mode | Full Text | References | PDF (153.6 KB)
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Efficacy of amoxycillin versus amoxycillin/clavulanate in acute exacerbations of chronic pulmonary obstructive disease in primary care
Carl Llor, Silvia Hernández, Anna Ribas, Carmen Álvarez, Josep Maria Cots, Carolina Bayona, Isabel González, Marc Miravitlles & BRAMOX Study Group
Pages: 45-53
Published online: 15 Oct 2008
AbstractforEfficacy of amoxycillin versus amoxycillin/clavulanate in acute exacerbations of chronic pulmonary obstructive disease in primary care | Full Text | References | PDF (179.6 KB)
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Early discharge care with ongoing follow-up support may reduce hospital readmissions in COPD
Maria Lawlor, Sinead Kealy, Michelle Agnew, Bettina Korn, Jennifer Quinn, Ciara Cassidy, Bernard Silke, Finbarr O’Connell & Rory O’Donnell
Pages: 55-60
Published online: 30 Oct 2008
AbstractforEarly discharge care with ongoing follow-up support may reduce hospital readmissions in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (78.4 KB)
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Review Article
Focusing on outcomes: Making the most of COPD interventions
Noreen M Clark, Julia A Dodge, Martyn R Partridge & Fernando J Martinez
Pages: 61-77
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforFocusing on outcomes: Making the most of COPD interventions | Full Text | References | PDF (218.1 KB)
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Measurement of tumor necrosis factor-α, leukotriene B4, and interleukin 8 in the exhaled breath condensate in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Fanny WS Ko, Ting-Fan Leung, Gary WK Wong, Jenny Ngai, Kin W To, Susanna Ng & David SC Hui
Pages: 79-86
Published online: 10 Dec 2008
AbstractforMeasurement of tumor necrosis factor-α, leukotriene B4, and interleukin 8 in the exhaled breath condensate in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (121.3 KB)
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Identifying potentially cost effective chronic care programs for people with COPD
L M G Steuten, K M M Lemmens, A P Nieboer & H JM Vrijhoef
Pages: 87-100
Published online: 22 Dec 2008
AbstractforIdentifying potentially cost effective chronic care programs for people with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (161 KB)
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Change in inflammation in out-patient COPD patients from stable phase to a subsequent exacerbation
Erik Bathoorn, Jeroen JW Liesker, Dirkje S Postma, Gerard H Koëter, Marco van der Toorn, Sicco van der Heide, H Alec Ross, Antoon JM van Oosterhout & Huib AM Kerstjens
Pages: 101-109
Published online: 02 Feb 2009
AbstractforChange in inflammation in out-patient COPD patients from stable phase to a subsequent exacerbation | Full Text | References | PDF (153.4 KB)
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Frequency and clinical relevance of human bocavirus infection in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Felix C Ringshausen, Ai-Yui M Tan, Tobias Allander, Irmgard Borg, Umut Arinir, Juliane Kronsbein, Barbara M Hauptmeier, Gerhard Schultze-Werninghaus & Gernot Rohde
Pages: 111-117
Published online: 04 Feb 2009
AbstractforFrequency and clinical relevance of human bocavirus infection in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (142.3 KB)
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Study design considerations in a large COPD trial comparing effects of tiotropium with salmeterol on exacerbations
Kai-Michael Beeh, Bettina Hederer, Thomas Glaab, Achim Müller, Maureen Rutten-van Moelken, Steven Kesten & Claus Vogelmeier
Pages: 119-125
Published online: 26 Feb 2009
AbstractforStudy design considerations in a large COPD trial comparing effects of tiotropium with salmeterol on exacerbations | Full Text | References | PDF (150.5 KB)
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Article
Reticular basement membrane in asthma and COPD: Similar thickness, yet different composition
Jeroen JW Liesker, Nick H Ten Hacken, Mieke Zeinstra-Smith, Steven R Rutgers, Dirkje S Postma & Wim Timens
Pages: 127-135
Published online: 26 Feb 2009
AbstractforReticular basement membrane in asthma and COPD: Similar thickness, yet different composition | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Life expectancy and years of life lost in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Findings from the NHANES III Follow-up Study
Robert M Shavelle, David R Paculdo, Scott J Kush, David M Mannino & David J Strauss
Pages: 137-148
Published online: 18 Mar 2009
AbstractforLife expectancy and years of life lost in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Findings from the NHANES III Follow-up Study | Full Text | References | PDF (308.7 KB)
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The repeatability of interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and C-reactive protein in COPD patients over one year
Umme Kolsum, Kay Roy, Cerys Starkey, Zoë Borrill, Nick Truman, Jørgen Vestbo & Dave Singh
Pages: 149-156
Published online: 03 Apr 2009
AbstractforThe repeatability of interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and C-reactive protein in COPD patients over one year | Full Text | References | PDF (197.3 KB)
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Reviews

Review Article
Markers of early disease and prognosis in COPD
Morten Dahl & Børge G Nordestgaard
Pages: 157-167
Published online: 07 Apr 2009
AbstractforMarkers of early disease and prognosis in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (386.3 KB)
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The impact of SHS exposure on health status and exacerbations among patients with COPD
Mark D Eisner, Carlos Iribarren, Edward H Yelin, Stephen Sidney, Patricia P Katz, Gabriela Sanchez & Paul D Blanc
Pages: 169-176
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforThe impact of SHS exposure on health status and exacerbations among patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (107 KB)
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Beta-blockers and health-related quality of life in patients with peripheral arterial disease and COPD
Yvette RBM van Gestel, Sanne E Hoeks, Don D Sin, Henk Stam, Frans W Mertens, Jeroen J Bax, Ron T van Domburg & Don Poldermans
Pages: 177-183
Published online: 08 May 2009
AbstractforBeta-blockers and health-related quality of life in patients with peripheral arterial disease and COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (275.3 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Insights into interventions in managing COPD patients: lessons from the TORCH and UPLIFT® studies
Marc Miravitlles & Antonio Anzueto
Pages: 185-201
Published online: 08 May 2009
AbstractforInsights into interventions in managing COPD patients: lessons from the TORCH and UPLIFT® studies | Full Text | References | PDF (968.6 KB)
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Exacerbation rate, health status and mortality in COPD – a review of potential interventions
Terence AR Seemungal, John R Hurst & Jadwiga A Wedzicha
Pages: 203-223
Published online: 29 May 2009
AbstractforExacerbation rate, health status and mortality in COPD – a review of potential interventions | Full Text | References | PDF (327.8 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Asthma patients prefer Respimat® Soft Mist™ Inhaler to Turbuhaler®
Rick Hodder, Pat Ray Reese & Terra Slaton
Pages: 225-232
Published online: 26 May 2009
AbstractforAsthma patients prefer Respimat® Soft Mist™ Inhaler to Turbuhaler® | Full Text | References | PDF (623.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Particulate matter air pollution exposure: role in the development and exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Sean H Ling & Stephan F van Eeden
Pages: 233-243
Published online: 10 Jun 2009
AbstractforParticulate matter air pollution exposure: role in the development and exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Article
Impact of frequency of COPD exacerbations on pulmonary function, health status and clinical outcomes
A Anzueto, I Leimer & S Kesten
Pages: 245-251
Published online: 24 Jun 2009
AbstractforImpact of frequency of COPD exacerbations on pulmonary function, health status and clinical outcomes | Full Text | References | PDF (153.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
A systematic review of the cardiovascular risk of inhaled anticholinergics in patients with COPD
Daniel E Hilleman, Mark A Malesker, Lee E Morrow & Dan Schuller
Pages: 253-263
Published online: 30 Jun 2009
AbstractforA systematic review of the cardiovascular risk of inhaled anticholinergics in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (177.1 KB)
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Editorial

Editorial
Impact factor and its role in academic promotion
Richard Russell & Dave Singh
Pages: 265-266
Published online: 16 Jul 2009
CitationforImpact factor and its role in academic promotion | Full Text | References | PDF (95.5 KB)
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Article
The relationship between adipokines, body composition, and bone density in men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Sheryl F Vondracek, Norbert F Voelkel, Michael T McDermott & Connie Valdez
Pages: 267-277
Published online: 13 Jul 2009
AbstractforThe relationship between adipokines, body composition, and bone density in men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (191.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Management of invasive aspergillosis in patients with COPD: Rational use of voriconazole
Florence Ader, Anne-Lise Bienvenu, Blandine Rammaert & Saad Nseir
Pages: 279-287
Published online: 24 Jul 2009
AbstractforManagement of invasive aspergillosis in patients with COPD: Rational use of voriconazole | Full Text | References | PDF (169.2 KB)
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Guest Editorial

Editorial
ICS and COPD: Time to clear the air
Paul A Ford, Richard EK Russell & Peter J Barnes
Pages: 289-290
Published online: 31 Jul 2009
CitationforICS and COPD: Time to clear the air | Full Text | References | PDF (77.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Gemifloxacin use in the treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
Cristian Jivcu & Mark Gotfried
Pages: 291-300
Published online: 31 Jul 2009
AbstractforGemifloxacin use in the treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis | Full Text | References | PDF (243.4 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Pilot study of a cell phone-based exercise persistence intervention post-rehabilitation for COPD
Huong Q Nguyen, Dawn P Gill, Seth Wolpin, Bonnie G Steele & Joshua O Benditt
Pages: 301-313
Published online: 05 Aug 2009
AbstractforPilot study of a cell phone-based exercise persistence intervention post-rehabilitation for COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (259.9 KB)
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Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on exercise capacity in patients with COPD: A number needed to treat study
Gian Galeazzo Riario-Sforza, Cristoforo Incorvaia, Fulvia Paterniti, Laura Pessina, Roberta Caligiuri, Chiara Pravettoni, Fabiano Di Marco & Stefano Centanni
Pages: 315-319
Published online: 21 Aug 2009
AbstractforEffects of pulmonary rehabilitation on exercise capacity in patients with COPD: A number needed to treat study | Full Text | References | PDF (130.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Targeted treatment in COPD: a multi-system approach for a multi-system disease
David Anderson & William MacNee
Pages: 321-335
Published online: 31 Aug 2009
AbstractforTargeted treatment in COPD: a multi-system approach for a multi-system disease | Full Text | References | PDF (223.1 KB)
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Article
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity
Joseph Finkelstein, Eunme Cha & Steven M Scharf
Pages: 337-349
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforChronic obstructive pulmonary disease as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity | Full Text | References | PDF (208.3 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Update on pulmonary hypertension complicating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Soma Jyothula & Zeenat Safdar
Pages: 351-363
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforUpdate on pulmonary hypertension complicating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (262.1 KB)
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Review Article
Long-term therapy in COPD: any evidence of adverse effect on bone?
Arnulf Langhammer, Siri Forsmo & Unni Syversen
Pages: 365-380
Published online: 30 Sep 2009
AbstractforLong-term therapy in COPD: any evidence of adverse effect on bone? | Full Text | References | PDF (417.4 KB)
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Review Article
Patient preferences for inhaler devices in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: experience with Respimat® Soft Mist™ Inhaler
Richard Hodder & David Price
Pages: 381-390
Published online: 14 Oct 2009
AbstractforPatient preferences for inhaler devices in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: experience with Respimat® Soft Mist™ Inhaler | Full Text | References | PDF (301.8 KB)
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Article
Sequential comparison of tiotropium to high-dose ipratropium in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a practice setting
Umair Gauhar, Mark Dransfield & J Allen D Cooper
Pages: 391-395
Published online: 14 Oct 2009
AbstractforSequential comparison of tiotropium to high-dose ipratropium in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a practice setting | Full Text | References | PDF (158.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Tiotropium HandiHaler® in the treatment of COPD: A safety review
Steven Kesten, Bart Celli, Marc Decramer, Inge Leimer & Donald Tashkin
Pages: 397-409
Published online: 28 Oct 2009
AbstractforTiotropium HandiHaler® in the treatment of COPD: A safety review | Full Text | References | PDF (243.9 KB)
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Review Article
The pathophysiology of bronchiectasis
Paul T King
Pages: 411-419
Published online: 30 Oct 2009
AbstractforThe pathophysiology of bronchiectasis | Full Text | References | PDF (620.9 KB)
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Review Article
Clinical utility of varenicline for smokers with medical and psychiatric comorbidity
Jon O Ebbert, Kirk D Wyatt, Ali Zirakzadeh, Michael V Burke & JT Hays
Pages: 421-430
Published online: 17 Nov 2009
AbstractforClinical utility of varenicline for smokers with medical and psychiatric comorbidity | Full Text | References | PDF (179 KB)
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Article
Predictive value and utility of oral steroid testing for treatment of COPD in primary care: the COOPT study
Niels H Chavannes, Tjard RJ Schermer, Emiel FM Wouters, Reinier P Akkermans, Richard PN Dekhuijzen, Jean WM Muris, Chris Van Weel & Onno CP Van Schayck
Pages: 431-436
Published online: 19 Nov 2009
AbstractforPredictive value and utility of oral steroid testing for treatment of COPD in primary care: the COOPT study | Full Text | References | PDF (144.6 KB)
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Can dead space fraction predict the length of mechanical ventilation in exacerbated COPD patients?
Raymond Farah & Nicola Makhoul
Pages: 437-441
Published online: 25 Nov 2009
AbstractforCan dead space fraction predict the length of mechanical ventilation in exacerbated COPD patients? | Full Text | References | PDF (125.2 KB)
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Alpha-1-antitrypsin augmentation therapy in deficient individuals enrolled in the Alpha-1 Foundation DNA and Tissue Bank
Adriano R Tonelli, Farshid Rouhani, Ning Li, Pam Schreck & Mark L Brantly
Pages: 443-452
Published online: 08 Dec 2009
AbstractforAlpha-1-antitrypsin augmentation therapy in deficient individuals enrolled in the Alpha-1 Foundation DNA and Tissue Bank | Full Text | References | PDF (260.3 KB)
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