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Sleep quality predicts quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Steven M Scharf, Nimrod Maimon, Tzahit Simon-Tuval, Barbara J Bernhard-Scharf, Haim Reuveni & Ariel Tarasiuk
Pages: 1-12
Published online: 22 Dec 2010
AbstractforSleep quality predicts quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (243.2 KB)
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Comparative cost-effectiveness of a fluticasone-propionate/salmeterol combination versus anticholinergics as initial maintenance therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Anand A Dalal, Melissa H Roberts, Hans V Petersen, Christopher M Blanchette & Douglas W Mapel
Pages: 13-22
Published online: 31 Dec 2010
AbstractforComparative cost-effectiveness of a fluticasone-propionate/salmeterol combination versus anticholinergics as initial maintenance therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (274.2 KB)
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Fractal correlation property of heart rate variability in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Tatiana D Carvalho, Carlos Marcelo Pastre, Moacir Fernandes de Godoy, Celso Fereira, Fábio O Pitta, Luiz Carlos de Abreu, Ercy Mara Cipulo Ramos, Vitor E Valenti & Luiz Carlos Marques Vanderlei
Pages: 23-28
Published online: 06 Jan 2011
AbstractforFractal correlation property of heart rate variability in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (149.3 KB)
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Short Report

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Vitamin D and responses to inhaled fluticasone in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Ken M Kunisaki & Thomas S Rector
Pages: 29-34
Published online: 19 Oct 2022
AbstractforVitamin D and responses to inhaled fluticasone in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (224.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Changing patterns in long-acting bronchodilator trials in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
James F Donohue & Paul W Jones
Pages: 35-45
Published online: 07 Jan 2011
AbstractforChanging patterns in long-acting bronchodilator trials in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (261.5 KB)
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Optimizing management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the upcoming decade
Richard Russell, Antonio Anzueto & Idelle Weisman
Pages: 47-61
Published online: 10 Jan 2011
AbstractforOptimizing management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the upcoming decade | Full Text | References | PDF (349.3 KB)
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Unicentric study of cell therapy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/pulmonary emphysema
João Tadeu Ribeiro-Paes, Aldemir Bilaqui, Oswaldo T Greco, Milton Artur Ruiz, Monica Y Marcelino, Talita Stessuk, Carolina A de Faria & Mario R Lago
Pages: 63-71
Published online: 12 Jan 2011
AbstractforUnicentric study of cell therapy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/pulmonary emphysema | Full Text | References | PDF (518.7 KB)
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Economic burden of chronic bronchitis in the United States: a retrospective case-control study
Christopher M Blanchette, Melissa H Roberts, Hans Petersen, Anand A Dalal & Douglas W Mapel
Pages: 73-81
Published online: 13 Jan 2011
AbstractforEconomic burden of chronic bronchitis in the United States: a retrospective case-control study | Full Text | References | PDF (260.9 KB)
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A gender difference in circulating neutrophils in malnourished patients with COPD
Sven Larsson, Anita Nordenson, Pernilla Glader, Shigemi Yoshihara, Anders Lindén & Frode Slinde
Pages: 83-88
Published online: 17 Jan 2011
AbstractforA gender difference in circulating neutrophils in malnourished patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (176 KB)
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Prevalence and risk factors for unrecognized obstructive lung disease among urban drug users
M Bradley Drummond, Gregory D Kirk, Jacquie Astemborski, Meredith C McCormack, Mariah M Marshall, Shruti H Mehta, Robert A Wise & Christian A Merlo
Pages: 89-95
Published online: 19 Jan 2011
AbstractforPrevalence and risk factors for unrecognized obstructive lung disease among urban drug users | Full Text | References | PDF (189.4 KB)
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Relationships between repeated instruction on inhalation therapy, medication adherence, and health status in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Masaya Takemura, Katsumi Mitsui, Ryo Itotani, Manabu Ishitoko, Shinko Suzuki, Masataka Matsumoto, Kensaku Aihara, Tsuyoshi Oguma, Tetsuya Ueda, Hitoshi Kagioka & Motonari Fukui
Pages: 97-104
Published online: 20 Jan 2011
AbstractforRelationships between repeated instruction on inhalation therapy, medication adherence, and health status in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (196 KB)
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Components of physical capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: relationship with phenotypic expression
Eduardo Márquez-Martín, Pilar Cejudo Ramos, José Luis López-Campos, María del Pilar Serrano Gotarredona, Silvia Navarro Herrero, Rodrigo Tallón Aguilar, Emilia Barrot Cortes & Francisco Ortega Ruiz
Pages: 105-112
Published online: 26 Jan 2011
AbstractforComponents of physical capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: relationship with phenotypic expression | Full Text | References | PDF (212.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer
Seyed Javad Moghaddam, Cesar E Ochoa, Sanjay Sethi & Burton F Dickey
Pages: 113-123
Published online: 27 Jan 2011
AbstractforNontypeable Haemophilus influenzae in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (244.2 KB)
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Original Research

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Early detection of COPD in general practice
Charlotte Suppli Ulrik, Anders Løkke, Ronald Dahl, Jens Dollerup, Gert Hansen, Patrick Hagge Cording, Klaus Kaae Andersen & On behalf of the TOP study group
Pages: 123-127
Published online: 28 Jan 2011
AbstractforEarly detection of COPD in general practice | Full Text | References | PDF (217.4 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Clinical effectiveness of the Respimat® inhaler device in managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: evidence when compared with other handheld inhaler devices
Felix SF Ram, Celso R Carvallho & John White
Pages: 129-139
Published online: 02 Feb 2011
AbstractforClinical effectiveness of the Respimat® inhaler device in managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: evidence when compared with other handheld inhaler devices | Full Text | References | PDF (287.8 KB)
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Review Article
Spirometric testing on World COPD Day
Tanja Grzetic-Romcevic, Boris Devcic & Silvana Sonc
Pages: 141-146
Published online: 10 Feb 2011
AbstractforSpirometric testing on World COPD Day | Full Text | References | PDF (215.2 KB)
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Review Article
New therapeutic options in the management of COPD – focus on roflumilast
Sabina Antonela Antoniu
Pages: 147-155
Published online: 17 Feb 2011
AbstractforNew therapeutic options in the management of COPD – focus on roflumilast | Full Text | References | PDF (161.3 KB)
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Original Research

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Value of procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, and neopterin in exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Alicia Lacoma, Cristina Prat, Felipe Andreo, Luis Lores, Juan Ruiz-Manzano, Vicente Ausina & Jose Domínguez
Pages: 157-169
Published online: 28 Feb 2011
AbstractforValue of procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, and neopterin in exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (336.9 KB)
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Article
Barriers to adherence to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease guidelines by primary care physicians
Gregory D Salinas, James C Williamson, Ravi Kalhan, Byron Thomashow, Jodi L Scheckermann, John Walsh, Maziar Abdolrasulnia & Jill A Foster
Pages: 171-179
Published online: 28 Feb 2011
AbstractforBarriers to adherence to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease guidelines by primary care physicians | Full Text | References | PDF (246.1 KB)
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Lower FEV1 in non-COPD, nonasthmatic subjects: association with smoking, annual decline in FEV1, total IgE levels, and TSLP genotypes
Hironori Masuko, Tohru Sakamoto, Yoshiko Kaneko, Hiroaki Iijima, Takashi Naito, Emiko Noguchi, Tomomitsu Hirota, Mayumi Tamari & Nobuyuki Hizawa
Pages: 181-189
Published online: 02 Mar 2011
AbstractforLower FEV1 in non-COPD, nonasthmatic subjects: association with smoking, annual decline in FEV1, total IgE levels, and TSLP genotypes | Full Text | References | PDF (393.8 KB)
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Perspectives

Article
Lung injury after cigarette smoking is particle related
Rahul G Sangani & Andrew J Ghio
Pages: 191-198
Published online: 10 Mar 2011
AbstractforLung injury after cigarette smoking is particle related | Full Text | References | PDF (189.3 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Hypoxemia in patients with COPD: cause, effects, and disease progression
Brian D Kent, Patrick D Mitchell & Walter T McNicholas
Pages: 199-208
Published online: 14 Mar 2011
AbstractforHypoxemia in patients with COPD: cause, effects, and disease progression | Full Text | References | PDF (193.6 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Oxidative DNA damage in lung tissue from patients with COPD is clustered in functionally significant sequences
Viktor M Pastukh, Li Zhang, Mykhaylo V Ruchko, Olena Gorodnya, Gina C Bardwell, Rubin M Tuder & Mark N Gillespie
Pages: 209-217
Published online: 13 Mar 2011
AbstractforOxidative DNA damage in lung tissue from patients with COPD is clustered in functionally significant sequences | Full Text | References | PDF (806.2 KB)
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Comparison of efficacy of long-acting bronchodilators in emphysema dominant and emphysema nondominant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Keisaku Fujimoto, Yoshiaki Kitaguchi, Shintaro Kanda, Kazuhisa Urushihata, Masayuki Hanaoka & Keishi Kubo
Pages: 219-227
Published online: 01 Apr 2011
AbstractforComparison of efficacy of long-acting bronchodilators in emphysema dominant and emphysema nondominant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (175.3 KB)
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Article
Bronchodilation improves endurance but not muscular efficiency in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Hester van der Vaart, Dirkje S Postma, René Grevink, Willem Roemer & Nick ten Hacken
Pages: 229-235
Published online: 08 Apr 2011
AbstractforBronchodilation improves endurance but not muscular efficiency in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (217.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Long-acting β-adrenoceptor agonists in the management of COPD: focus on indacaterol
Jutta Beier & Kai M Beeh
Pages: 237-243
Published online: 12 Apr 2011
AbstractforLong-acting β-adrenoceptor agonists in the management of COPD: focus on indacaterol | Full Text | References | PDF (141.8 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Lack of paradoxical bronchoconstriction after administration of tiotropium via Respimat® Soft Mist™ Inhaler in COPD
Rick Hodder, Demetri Pavia, Angela Lee & Eric Bateman
Pages: 245-251
Published online: 26 Apr 2011
AbstractforLack of paradoxical bronchoconstriction after administration of tiotropium via Respimat® Soft Mist™ Inhaler in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (167 KB)
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Long-term survival in elderly patients with a do-not-intubate order treated with noninvasive mechanical ventilation
Paolo Scarpazza, Cristoforo Incorvaia, Paolo Amboni, Giuseppe di Franco, Stefania Raschi, Pierfranco Usai, Monica Bernareggi, Cristiano Bonacina, Chiara Melacini, Roberta Cattaneo, Serena Bencini, Chiara Pravettoni, Gian Galeazzo Riario-Sforza, Gianni Passalacqua & Walter Casali
Pages: 253-257
Published online: 26 Apr 2011
AbstractforLong-term survival in elderly patients with a do-not-intubate order treated with noninvasive mechanical ventilation | Full Text | References | PDF (212 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Improved patient outcome with smoking cessation: when is it too late?
Jane Wu & Don D Sin
Pages: 259-267
Published online: 02 May 2011
AbstractforImproved patient outcome with smoking cessation: when is it too late? | Full Text | References | PDF (262.1 KB)
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Original Research

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Tiotropium reduces risk of exacerbations irrespective of previous use of inhaled anticholinergics in placebo-controlled clinical trials
Christopher B Cooper, Antonio Anzueto, Marc Decramer, Bartolome Celli, Donald P Tashkin, Inge Leimer & Steven Kesten
Pages: 269-275
Published online: 09 May 2011
AbstractforTiotropium reduces risk of exacerbations irrespective of previous use of inhaled anticholinergics in placebo-controlled clinical trials | Full Text | References | PDF (269.5 KB)
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Article
Effect of gene environment interactions on lung function and cardiovascular disease in COPD
Tillie-Louise Hackett, Dorota Stefanowicz, Farzian Aminuddin, Don D Sin, John E Connett, Nicholas R Anthonisen, Peter D Paré & Andrew J Sandford
Pages: 277-287
Published online: 10 May 2011
AbstractforEffect of gene environment interactions on lung function and cardiovascular disease in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (355.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Role of clinical questionnaires in optimizing everyday care of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Paul W Jones, David Price & Thys van der Molen
Pages: 289-296
Published online: 26 May 2011
AbstractforRole of clinical questionnaires in optimizing everyday care of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (452.3 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Measuring the impact of a live, case-based, multiformat, interactive continuing medical education program on improving clinician knowledge and competency in evidence-based COPD care
Carole Drexel, Anne Jacobson, Nicola A Hanania, Ben Whitfield, Jay Katz & Thomas Sullivan
Pages: 297-307
Published online: 23 May 2011
AbstractforMeasuring the impact of a live, case-based, multiformat, interactive continuing medical education program on improving clinician knowledge and competency in evidence-based COPD care | Full Text | References | PDF (229.9 KB)
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Article
Induction of the unfolded protein response by cigarette smoke is primarily an activating transcription factor 4-C/EBP homologous protein mediated process
Patrick Geraghty, Alison Wallace & Jeanine M D’Armiento
Pages: 309-319
Published online: 02 Jun 2011
AbstractforInduction of the unfolded protein response by cigarette smoke is primarily an activating transcription factor 4-C/EBP homologous protein mediated process | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Article
Geographic disparities in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hospitalization among Medicare beneficiaries in the United States
James B Holt, Xingyou Zhang, Letitia Presley-Cantrell & Janet B Croft
Pages: 321-328
Published online: 08 Jun 2011
AbstractforGeographic disparities in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hospitalization among Medicare beneficiaries in the United States | Full Text | References | PDF (3.6 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Comparative efficacy of indacaterol 150 μg and 300 μg versus fixed-dose combinations of formoterol + budesonide or salmeterol + fluticasone for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – a network meta-analysis
Shannon Cope, Gorana Capkun-Niggli, Rupert Gale, José R Jardim & Jeroen P Jansen
Pages: 329-344
Published online: 08 Jun 2011
AbstractforComparative efficacy of indacaterol 150 μg and 300 μg versus fixed-dose combinations of formoterol + budesonide or salmeterol + fluticasone for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – a network meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (306.6 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Haemophilus influenzae and smoking-related obstructive airways disease
Diana C Otczyk, Robert L Clancy & Allan W Cripps
Pages: 345-351
Published online: 16 Jun 2011
AbstractforHaemophilus influenzae and smoking-related obstructive airways disease | Full Text | References | PDF (164.1 KB)
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Article
Delivery characteristics and patients’ handling of two single-dose dry-powder inhalers used in COPD
Kenneth R Chapman, Charles M Fogarty, Clare Peckitt, Cheryl Lassen, Dalal Jadayel, Juergen Dederichs, Mukul Dalvi, Benjamin Kramer & On behalf of the INDEED (indacaterol: handling and preference evaluation of the Breezhaler device in COPD) study investigators
Pages: 353-363
Published online: 23 Jun 2011
AbstractforDelivery characteristics and patients’ handling of two single-dose dry-powder inhalers used in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (336.5 KB)
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Methodology

Article
Clinical pathway for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: method development and five years of experience
Koichi Nishimura, Maya Yasui, Takashi Nishimura & Toru Oga
Pages: 365-372
Published online: 29 Jun 2011
AbstractforClinical pathway for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: method development and five years of experience | Full Text | References | PDF (175.8 KB)
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Article
A novel study design for antibiotic trials in acute exacerbations of COPD: MAESTRAL methodology
Robert Wilson, Antonio Anzueto, Marc Miravitlles, Pierre Arvis, Geneviève Faragó, Daniel Haverstock, Mila Trajanovic & Sanjay Sethi
Pages: 373-383
Published online: 29 Jun 2011
AbstractforA novel study design for antibiotic trials in acute exacerbations of COPD: MAESTRAL methodology | Full Text | References | PDF (257.5 KB)
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Corrigendum

Correction
Corrigendum
Page: 385
Published online: 04 Jul 2011
CitationforCorrigendum | Full Text | PDF (60.7 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Disability related to COPD tool (DIRECT): towards an assessment of COPD-related disability in routine practice
B Aguilaniu, J Gonzalez-Bermejo, A Regnault, C Dias Barbosa, B Arnould, M Mueser, G Granet, M Bonnefoy & T Similowski
Pages: 387-398
Published online: 05 Jul 2011
AbstractforDisability related to COPD tool (DIRECT): towards an assessment of COPD-related disability in routine practice | Full Text | References | PDF (277.2 KB)
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Article
Dose-response curve to salbutamol during acute and chronic treatment with formoterol in COPD
Giuseppe Emanuele La Piana, Luciano Corda, Enrica Bertella, Luigi Taranto Montemurro, Laura Pini & Claudio Tantucci
Pages: 399-405
Published online: 12 Jul 2011
AbstractforDose-response curve to salbutamol during acute and chronic treatment with formoterol in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (179.2 KB)
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Short Report

Article
Monitoring and analysis of lung sounds remotely
Nitin Sahgal
Pages: 407-412
Published online: 20 Jul 2011
AbstractforMonitoring and analysis of lung sounds remotely | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Pathogenic triad in COPD: oxidative stress, protease–antiprotease imbalance, and inflammation
Bernard M Fischer, Elizabeth Pavlisko & Judith A Voynow
Pages: 413-421
Published online: 05 Aug 2011
AbstractforPathogenic triad in COPD: oxidative stress, protease–antiprotease imbalance, and inflammation | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Original Research

Article
Excessive visceral fat accumulation in advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Ryuko Furutate, Takeo Ishii, Ritsuko Wakabayashi, Takashi Motegi, Kouichi Yamada, Akihiko Gemma & Kozui Kida
Pages: 423-430
Published online: 08 Aug 2011
AbstractforExcessive visceral fat accumulation in advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (238.1 KB)
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Article
Bronchodilator efficacy and safety of indacaterol 150 μg once daily in patients with COPD: an analysis of pooled data
Eugene R Bleecker, Thomas Siler, Roger Owen & Benjamin Kramer
Pages: 431-438
Published online: 18 Aug 2011
AbstractforBronchodilator efficacy and safety of indacaterol 150 μg once daily in patients with COPD: an analysis of pooled data | Full Text | References | PDF (279.1 KB)
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Article
Suppression of IL-8 production from airway cells by tiotropium bromide in vitro
Isao Suzaki, Kazuhito Asano, Yusuke Shikama, Taisuke Hamasaki, Ayako Kanei & Harumi Suzaki
Pages: 439-448
Published online: 06 Sep 2011
AbstractforSuppression of IL-8 production from airway cells by tiotropium bromide in vitro | Full Text | References | PDF (313.8 KB)
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Long-term azithromycin therapy in patients with severe COPD and repeated exacerbations
Xavier Pomares, Concepción Montón, Mateu Espasa, Jordi Casabon, Eduard Monsó & Miguel Gallego
Pages: 449-456
Published online: 19 Oct 2022
AbstractforLong-term azithromycin therapy in patients with severe COPD and repeated exacerbations | Full Text | References | PDF (238.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Profile of aclidinium bromide in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Michael W Sims & Reynold A Panettieri Jr.
Pages: 457-466
Published online: 19 Oct 2022
AbstractforProfile of aclidinium bromide in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (238.5 KB)
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Original Research

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Long-term use of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol fixed-dose combination and incidence of cataracts and glaucoma among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in the UK General Practice Research Database
David P Miller, Stephanie E Watkins, Tim Sampson & Kourtney J Davis
Pages: 467-476
Published online: 16 Sep 2011
AbstractforLong-term use of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol fixed-dose combination and incidence of cataracts and glaucoma among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in the UK General Practice Research Database | Full Text | References | PDF (212.3 KB)
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Article
Safety of indacaterol in the treatment of patients with COPD
James F Donohue, Dave Singh, Oliver Kornmann, David Lawrence, Cheryl Lassen & Benjamin Kramer
Pages: 477-492
Published online: 19 Oct 2022
AbstractforSafety of indacaterol in the treatment of patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (301.2 KB)
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Determinants of polypharmacy and compliance with GOLD guidelines in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Frits ME Franssen, Martijn A Spruit & Emiel FM Wouters
Pages: 493-501
Published online: 26 Sep 2011
AbstractforDeterminants of polypharmacy and compliance with GOLD guidelines in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (232.8 KB)
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Effects of beclomethasone/formoterol fixed combination on lung hyperinflation and dyspnea in COPD patients
Panagiota Tzani, Ernesto Crisafulli, Gabriele Nicolini, Marina Aiello, Alfredo Chetta, Enrico Maria Clini & Dario Olivieri
Pages: 503-509
Published online: 04 Oct 2011
AbstractforEffects of beclomethasone/formoterol fixed combination on lung hyperinflation and dyspnea in COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (240.6 KB)
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Factors associated with good self-rated health and quality of life in subjects with self-reported COPD
Mats Arne, Fredrik Lundin, Gunnar Boman, Christer Janson, Staffan Janson & Margareta Emtner
Pages: 511-519
Published online: 07 Oct 2011
AbstractforFactors associated with good self-rated health and quality of life in subjects with self-reported COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (237.8 KB)
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Predictive properties of different multidimensional staging systems in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Toru Oga, Mitsuhiro Tsukino, Takashi Hajiro, Akihiko Ikeda & Koichi Nishimura
Pages: 521-526
Published online: 11 Oct 2011
AbstractforPredictive properties of different multidimensional staging systems in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (194.4 KB)
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Spirometry for patients in hospital and one month after admission with an acute exacerbation of COPD
Harry Rea, Timothy Kenealy, Jacqui Adair, Elizabeth Robinson & Nicolette Sheridan
Pages: 527-532
Published online: 19 Oct 2022
AbstractforSpirometry for patients in hospital and one month after admission with an acute exacerbation of COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (203.7 KB)
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Cost trends among commercially insured and Medicare Advantage-insured patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 2006 through 2009
Anand A Dalal, Fang Liu & Aylin A Riedel
Pages: 533-542
Published online: 14 Oct 2011
AbstractforCost trends among commercially insured and Medicare Advantage-insured patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 2006 through 2009 | Full Text | References | PDF (237.5 KB)
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Chronic airflow limitation in a rural Indian population: etiology and relationship to body mass index
Biswajit Chakrabarti, Sabita Purkait, Punyabrata Gun, Vicky C Moore, Samadrita Choudhuri, MJ Zaman, Christopher J Warburton, Peter MA Calverley & Rahul Mukherjee
Pages: 543-549
Published online: 19 Oct 2022
AbstractforChronic airflow limitation in a rural Indian population: etiology and relationship to body mass index | Full Text | References | PDF (171.3 KB)
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Expert Opinion

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Use of cluster analysis to describe desaturator phenotypes in COPD: correlations between pulmonary function tests and nocturnal oxygen desaturation
Domenico Maurizio Toraldo, Francesco De Nuccio, Annarita Gaballo & Giuseppe Nicolardi
Pages: 551-561
Published online: 09 Nov 2011
AbstractforUse of cluster analysis to describe desaturator phenotypes in COPD: correlations between pulmonary function tests and nocturnal oxygen desaturation | Full Text | References | PDF (204 KB)
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Safety-net facilities and hospitalization rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional analysis of the 2007 Texas Health Care Information Council inpatient data
Bradford E Jackson, Sumihiro Suzuki, David Coultas, Fenghsiu Su, Ravi Lingineni, Karan P Singh, Alfred Bartolucci & Sejong Bae
Pages: 563-571
Published online: 11 Nov 2011
AbstractforSafety-net facilities and hospitalization rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional analysis of the 2007 Texas Health Care Information Council inpatient data | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Severity of COPD at initial spirometry-confirmed diagnosis: data from medical charts and administrative claims
Douglas W Mapel, Anand A Dalal, Christopher M Blanchette, Hans Petersen & Gary T Ferguson
Pages: 573-581
Published online: 09 Nov 2011
AbstractforSeverity of COPD at initial spirometry-confirmed diagnosis: data from medical charts and administrative claims | Full Text | References | PDF (249.1 KB)
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Dyadic coping, quality of life, and psychological distress among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients and their partners
Caroline Meier, Guy Bodenmann, Hanspeter Mörgeli & Josef Jenewein
Pages: 583-595
Published online: 16 Nov 2011
AbstractforDyadic coping, quality of life, and psychological distress among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients and their partners | Full Text | References | PDF (339.1 KB)
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Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or both? Diagnostic labeling and spirometry in primary care patients aged 40 years or more
Hasse Melbye, Elin Drivenes, Lene G Dalbak, Tone Leinan, Svein Høegh-Henrichsen & Anders Østrem
Pages: 597-603
Published online: 17 Nov 2011
AbstractforAsthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or both? Diagnostic labeling and spirometry in primary care patients aged 40 years or more | Full Text | References | PDF (181 KB)
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Implementing chronic care for COPD: planned visits, care coordination, and patient empowerment for improved outcomes
Len Fromer
Pages: 605-614
Published online: 21 Nov 2011
AbstractforImplementing chronic care for COPD: planned visits, care coordination, and patient empowerment for improved outcomes | Full Text | References | PDF (207.7 KB)
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The effects of long-term noninvasive ventilation in hypercapnic COPD patients: a randomized controlled pilot study
L De Backer, W Vos, B Dieriks, D Daems, S Verhulst, S Vinchurkar, K Ides, J De Backer, P Germonpre & W De Backer
Pages: 615-624
Published online: 18 Nov 2011
AbstractforThe effects of long-term noninvasive ventilation in hypercapnic COPD patients: a randomized controlled pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia comorbid with COPD is feasible with preliminary evidence of positive sleep and fatigue effects
Mary C Kapella, James J Herdegen, Michael L Perlis, Joan L Shaver, Janet L Larson, Julie A Law & David W Carley
Pages: 625-635
Published online: 24 Nov 2011
AbstractforCognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia comorbid with COPD is feasible with preliminary evidence of positive sleep and fatigue effects | Full Text | References | PDF (238.4 KB)
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Functional imaging using computer methods to compare the effect of salbutamol and ipratropium bromide in patient-specific airway models of COPD
LA De Backer, WG Vos, R Salgado, JW De Backer, A Devolder, SL Verhulst, R Claes, PR Germonpré & WA De Backer
Pages: 637-646
Published online: 28 Nov 2011
AbstractforFunctional imaging using computer methods to compare the effect of salbutamol and ipratropium bromide in patient-specific airway models of COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (883.6 KB)
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Outcome of pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients with severely impaired health status
Dirk van Ranst, Henk Otten, Jan Willem Meijer & Alex J van ’t Hul
Pages: 647-657
Published online: 01 Dec 2011
AbstractforOutcome of pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients with severely impaired health status | Full Text | References | PDF (252.9 KB)
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Why are some evidence-based care recommendations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease better implemented than others? Perspectives of medical practitioners
Kylie N Johnston, Mary Young, Karen A Grimmer-Somers, Ral Antic & Peter A Frith
Pages: 659-667
Published online: 06 Dec 2011
AbstractforWhy are some evidence-based care recommendations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease better implemented than others? Perspectives of medical practitioners | Full Text | References | PDF (197.2 KB)
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Adjusting for COPD severity in database research: developing and validating an algorithm
Lucas MA Goossens, Christine L Baker, Brigitta U Monz, Kelly H Zou & Maureen PMH Rutten-van Mölken
Pages: 669-678
Published online: 06 Dec 2011
AbstractforAdjusting for COPD severity in database research: developing and validating an algorithm | Full Text | References | PDF (199.9 KB)
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Nutritional deficits in elderly smokers with respiratory symptoms that do not fulfill the criteria for COPD
Yasushi Obase, Keiji Mouri, Hiroki Shimizu, Yoshihiro Ohue, Yoshihiro Kobashi, Kazue Kawahara & Mikio Oka
Pages: 679-683
Published online: 09 Dec 2011
AbstractforNutritional deficits in elderly smokers with respiratory symptoms that do not fulfill the criteria for COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (140.2 KB)
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Sensitivity to environmental irritants and quality of life in COPD
Ewa Ternesten-Hasséus, Sven Larsson & Eva Millqvist
Pages: 685-691
Published online: 09 Dec 2011
AbstractforSensitivity to environmental irritants and quality of life in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (207.6 KB)
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A pilot study of the impact of high-frequency chest wall oscillation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with mucus hypersecretion
Indranil Chakravorty, Kamaljit Chahal & Gillian Austin
Pages: 693-699
Published online: 14 Dec 2011
AbstractforA pilot study of the impact of high-frequency chest wall oscillation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with mucus hypersecretion | Full Text | References | PDF (209.7 KB)
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