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Undertreatment of COPD: a retrospective analysis of US managed care and Medicare patients
Barry Make, Michael P Dutro, Ryne Paulose-Ram, Jenö P Marton & Douglas W Mapel
Pages: 1-9
Published online: 18 Jan 2012
AbstractforUndertreatment of COPD: a retrospective analysis of US managed care and Medicare patients | Full Text | References | PDF (240.1 KB)
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Clinical and economic outcomes for patients initiating fluticasone propionate/salmeterol combination therapy (250/50 mcg) versus anticholinergics in a comorbid COPD/depression population
Anand A Dalal, Manan Shah, Anna O D’Souza, Sham Chaudhari & Glenn Crater
Pages: 11-19
Published online: 18 Jan 2012
AbstractforClinical and economic outcomes for patients initiating fluticasone propionate/salmeterol combination therapy (250/50 mcg) versus anticholinergics in a comorbid COPD/depression population | Full Text | References | PDF (240.8 KB)
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Bronchoscopic thermal vapor ablation in a canine model of emphysema
Stephanie A Tuck, Vanessa Lopes-Berkas, Sheree Beam & Joseph C Anderson
Pages: 21-31
Published online: 26 Jan 2012
AbstractforBronchoscopic thermal vapor ablation in a canine model of emphysema | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Letter

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Letter
Martino Laurenzi
Pages: 33-34
Published online: 31 Jan 2012
CitationforLetter | Full Text | References | PDF (105.5 KB)
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Municipality screening of citizens with suspicion of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Tina Riegels-Jakobsen, Malene Skouboe, Jens Dollerup, Christian Buus Andersen, Louise Barkan Staal, Rolf BH Jakobsen & Peter Bo Poulsen
Pages: 35-41
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforMunicipality screening of citizens with suspicion of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (279.3 KB)
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Efficacy and safety of a fixed-dose combination of mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate in subjects with moderate to very severe COPD: results from a 52-week Phase III trial
Donald P Tashkin, Dennis E Doherty, Edward Kerwin, Carlos E Matiz-Bueno, Barbara Knorr, Tulin Shekar, Sibabrata Banerjee & Heribert Staudinger
Pages: 43-55
Published online: 03 Feb 2012
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of a fixed-dose combination of mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate in subjects with moderate to very severe COPD: results from a 52-week Phase III trial | Full Text | References | PDF (346.8 KB)
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Effects of mometasone furoate/formoterol fumarate fixed-dose combination formulation on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): results from a 52-week Phase III trial in subjects with moderate-to-very severe COPD
Dennis E Doherty, Donald P Tashkin, Edward Kerwin, Barbara A Knorr, Tulin Shekar, Sibabrata Banerjee & Heribert Staudinger
Pages: 57-71
Published online: 03 Feb 2012
AbstractforEffects of mometasone furoate/formoterol fumarate fixed-dose combination formulation on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): results from a 52-week Phase III trial in subjects with moderate-to-very severe COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (549.5 KB)
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Efficacy and safety characteristics of mometasone furoate/formoterol fumarate fixed-dose combination in subjects with moderate to very severe COPD: findings from pooled analysis of two randomized, 52-week placebo-controlled trials
Donald P Tashkin, Dennis E Doherty, Edward Kerwin, Carlos E Matiz-Bueno, Barbara Knorr, Tulin Shekar, Davis Gates & Heribert Staudinger
Pages: 73-86
Published online: 03 Feb 2012
AbstractforEfficacy and safety characteristics of mometasone furoate/formoterol fumarate fixed-dose combination in subjects with moderate to very severe COPD: findings from pooled analysis of two randomized, 52-week placebo-controlled trials | Full Text | References | PDF (777.4 KB)
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Five-year follow-up of a one-year self-management program for patients with COPD
Borghild K Lomundal & Aslak Steinsbekk
Pages: 87-93
Published online: 09 Feb 2012
AbstractforFive-year follow-up of a one-year self-management program for patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (234.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Lung function decline in COPD
Claudio Tantucci & Denise Modina
Pages: 95-99
Published online: 09 Feb 2012
AbstractforLung function decline in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (171.3 KB)
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Original Research

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Guideline-based survey of outpatient COPD management by pulmonary specialists in Germany
Thomas Glaab, Claus Vogelmeier, Andreas Hellmann & Roland Buhl
Pages: 101-108
Published online: 14 Feb 2012
AbstractforGuideline-based survey of outpatient COPD management by pulmonary specialists in Germany | Full Text | References | PDF (194.1 KB)
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Effects of tiotropium on sympathetic activation during exercise in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Kenji Yoshimura, Ryoji Maekura, Toru Hiraga, Seigo Kitada, Keisuke Miki, Mari Miki & Yoshitaka Tateishi
Pages: 109-118
Published online: 02 May 2012
AbstractforEffects of tiotropium on sympathetic activation during exercise in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Total lung capacity by plethysmography and high-resolution computed tomography in COPD
Jamie L Garfield, Nathaniel Marchetti, John P Gaughan, Robert M Steiner & Gerard J Criner
Pages: 119-126
Published online: 22 Feb 2012
AbstractforTotal lung capacity by plethysmography and high-resolution computed tomography in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (642.2 KB)
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Utility of serum procalcitonin values in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cautionary note
Ann R Falsey, Kenneth L Becker, Andrew J Swinburne, Eric S Nylen, Richard H Snider, Maria A Formica, Patricia A Hennessey, Mary M Criddle, Derick R Peterson & Edward E Walsh
Pages: 127-135
Published online: 23 Feb 2012
AbstractforUtility of serum procalcitonin values in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cautionary note | Full Text | References | PDF (263.1 KB)
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Article
Differences in subjective and objective respiratory parameters in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with and without pain
Signe Berit Bentsen, Tone Rustøen & Christine Miaskowski
Pages: 137-143
Published online: 28 Feb 2012
AbstractforDifferences in subjective and objective respiratory parameters in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with and without pain | Full Text | References | PDF (196.4 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Comparative efficacy of indacaterol in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Marcos Ribeiro & Kenneth R Chapman
Pages: 145-152
Published online: 05 Mar 2012
AbstractforComparative efficacy of indacaterol in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (223.8 KB)
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Original Research

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Safety and efficacy of dual therapy with GSK233705 and salmeterol versus monotherapy with salmeterol, tiotropium, or placebo in a crossover pilot study in partially reversible COPD patients
Jutta Beier, Jan van Noord, Amanda Deans, Jean Brooks, Claire Maden, Suus Baggen, Rashmi Mehta & Anthony Cahn
Pages: 153-164
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforSafety and efficacy of dual therapy with GSK233705 and salmeterol versus monotherapy with salmeterol, tiotropium, or placebo in a crossover pilot study in partially reversible COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (243.3 KB)
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Relationships between respiratory and airway resistances and activity-related dyspnea in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bruno Mahut, Aurore Caumont-Prim, Laurent Plantier, Karine Gillet-Juvin, Etienne Callens, Olivier Sanchez, Brigitte Chevalier-Bidaud, Plamen Bokov & Christophe Delclaux
Pages: 165-171
Published online: 06 Mar 2012
AbstractforRelationships between respiratory and airway resistances and activity-related dyspnea in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (186.6 KB)
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Article
Fibrinogen, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and outcomes in two United States cohorts
Deepa Valvi, David M Mannino, Hana Müllerova & Ruth Tal-Singer
Pages: 173-182
Published online: 07 Mar 2012
AbstractforFibrinogen, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and outcomes in two United States cohorts | Full Text | References | PDF (261.7 KB)
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Cost-effectiveness of available treatment options for patients suffering from severe COPD in the UK: a fully incremental analysis
Nadine Hertel, Robert W Kotchie, Yevgeniy Samyshkin, Matthew Radford, Samantha Humphreys & Kevin Jameson
Pages: 183-199
Published online: 19 Mar 2012
AbstractforCost-effectiveness of available treatment options for patients suffering from severe COPD in the UK: a fully incremental analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (769.7 KB)
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Adherence to current guidelines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among patients treated with combination of long-acting bronchodilators or inhaled corticosteroids
Carl Victor Asche, Shelah Leader, Craig Plauschinat, Swetha Raparla, Ming Yan, Xiangyang Ye & Dave Young
Pages: 201-209
Published online: 15 Mar 2012
AbstractforAdherence to current guidelines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among patients treated with combination of long-acting bronchodilators or inhaled corticosteroids | Full Text | References | PDF (201.5 KB)
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The burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among employed adults
Marco daCosta DiBonaventura, Ryne Paulose-Ram, Jun Su, Margaret McDonald, Kelly H Zou, Jan-Samuel Wagner & Hemal Shah
Pages: 211-219
Published online: 19 Mar 2012
AbstractforThe burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among employed adults | Full Text | References | PDF (252.5 KB)
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Methodology

Article
Clinical and economic outcomes in an observational study of COPD maintenance therapies: multivariable regression versus propensity score matching
Melissa H Roberts & Anand A Dalal
Pages: 221-233
Published online: 22 Mar 2012
AbstractforClinical and economic outcomes in an observational study of COPD maintenance therapies: multivariable regression versus propensity score matching | Full Text | References | PDF (701.9 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Alveolar fractal box dimension inversely correlates with mean linear intercept in mice with elastase-induced emphysema
Mary P Andersen, A Read Parham, J Clifford Waldrep, Wayland N McKenzie & Rajiv Dhand
Pages: 235-243
Published online: 27 Mar 2012
AbstractforAlveolar fractal box dimension inversely correlates with mean linear intercept in mice with elastase-induced emphysema | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Effect of theophylline on exercise capacity in COPD patients treated with combination long-acting bronchodilator therapy: a pilot study
Nha Voduc, Gonzalo G Alvarez, Kayvan Amjadi, Caroline Tessier, Elham Sabri & Shawn D Aaron
Pages: 245-252
Published online: 29 Mar 2012
AbstractforEffect of theophylline on exercise capacity in COPD patients treated with combination long-acting bronchodilator therapy: a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (188 KB)
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Epidemiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a descriptive study in the mid-western region of Nepal
Ramjee Bhandari & Rajan Sharma
Pages: 253-257
Published online: 04 Apr 2012
AbstractforEpidemiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a descriptive study in the mid-western region of Nepal | Full Text | References | PDF (795.5 KB)
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Article
Dynamic change in respiratory resistance during inspiratory and expiratory phases of tidal breathing in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yasuhiro Yamauchi, Tadashi Kohyama, Taisuke Jo & Takahide Nagase
Pages: 259-269
Published online: 11 Apr 2012
AbstractforDynamic change in respiratory resistance during inspiratory and expiratory phases of tidal breathing in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Primary care physician perceptions on the diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in diverse regions of the world
Zaurbek Aisanov, Chunxue Bai, Otto Bauerle, Federico D Colodenco, Charles Feldman, Shu Hashimoto, Jose Jardim, Christopher KW Lai, Rafael Laniado-Laborin, Gilbert Nadeau, Abdullah Sayiner, Jae Jeong Shim, Ying Huang Tsai, Richard D Walters & Grant Waterer
Pages: 271-282
Published online: 05 Apr 2012
AbstractforPrimary care physician perceptions on the diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in diverse regions of the world | Full Text | References | PDF (275.7 KB)
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Sputum eosinophilia can predict responsiveness to inhaled corticosteroid treatment in patients with overlap syndrome of COPD and asthma
Yoshiaki Kitaguchi, Yoshimichi Komatsu, Keisaku Fujimoto, Masayuki Hanaoka & Keishi Kubo
Pages: 283-289
Published online: 12 Apr 2012
AbstractforSputum eosinophilia can predict responsiveness to inhaled corticosteroid treatment in patients with overlap syndrome of COPD and asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (187.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Correlation of health-related quality of life with other disease severity indices in Indian chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Seema Aziyakath Shavro, Punitha Ezhilarasu, Jebamani Augustine, Joel J Bechtel & Devasahayam J Christopher
Pages: 291-296
Published online: 01 May 2012
AbstractforCorrelation of health-related quality of life with other disease severity indices in Indian chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients | Full Text | References | PDF (154.7 KB)
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Exercise prescription for hospitalized people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and comorbidities: a synthesis of systematic reviews
W Darlene Reid, Cristiane Yamabayashi, Donna Goodridge, Frank Chung, Michael A Hunt, Darcy D Marciniuk, Dina Brooks, Yi-Wen Chen, Alison M Hoens & Pat G Camp
Pages: 297-320
Published online: 14 May 2012
AbstractforExercise prescription for hospitalized people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and comorbidities: a synthesis of systematic reviews | Full Text | References | PDF (320.2 KB)
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Article
Role of BiPAP applied through endotracheal tube in unconscious patients suffering from acute exacerbation of COPD: a pilot study
Jagdish Rawat, Girish Sindhwani, Debasis Biswas & Ruchi Dua
Pages: 321-325
Published online: 11 May 2012
AbstractforRole of BiPAP applied through endotracheal tube in unconscious patients suffering from acute exacerbation of COPD: a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (137.2 KB)
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Article
Microbiological study of patients hospitalized for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AE-COPD) and the usefulness of analytical and clinical parameters in its identification (VIRAE study)
Ramon Boixeda, Nuria Rabella, Goretti Sauca, Maria Delgado, Xavier Martínez-Costa, Montserrat Mauri, Vanessa Vicente, Elisabet Palomera, Mateu Serra-Prat & Josep Antón Capdevila
Pages: 327-335
Published online: 25 May 2012
AbstractforMicrobiological study of patients hospitalized for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AE-COPD) and the usefulness of analytical and clinical parameters in its identification (VIRAE study) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Article
Excellent adherence and no contamination by physiotherapists involved in a randomized controlled trial on reactivation of COPD patients: a qualitative process evaluation study
Tanja W Effing, Manon Krabbenbos, Marcel E Pieterse, Paul DLPM van der Valk, Gerhard A Zielhuis, Huib AM Kerstjens & Job van der Palen
Pages: 337-344
Published online: 25 May 2012
AbstractforExcellent adherence and no contamination by physiotherapists involved in a randomized controlled trial on reactivation of COPD patients: a qualitative process evaluation study | Full Text | References | PDF (648.7 KB)
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Article
Proposing a standardized method for evaluating patient report of the intensity of dyspnea during exercise testing in COPD
Asha Hareendran, Nancy K Leidy, Brigitta U Monz, Randall Winnette, Karin Becker & Donald A Mahler
Pages: 345-355
Published online: 28 May 2012
AbstractforProposing a standardized method for evaluating patient report of the intensity of dyspnea during exercise testing in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (282 KB)
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Article
Signs of progress in the Australian post-2000 COPD experience, but some old problems remain
David Dunt & Colleen Doyle
Pages: 357-366
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforSigns of progress in the Australian post-2000 COPD experience, but some old problems remain | Full Text | References | PDF (292.7 KB)
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Article
Bronchial hyperresponsiveness in women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease related to wood smoke
Mauricio González-García, Carlos A Torres-Duque, Adriana Bustos, Claudia Jaramillo & Darío Maldonado
Pages: 367-373
Published online: 15 Jun 2012
AbstractforBronchial hyperresponsiveness in women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease related to wood smoke | Full Text | References | PDF (258.3 KB)
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Article
Does roflumilast decrease exacerbations in severe COPD patients not controlled by inhaled combination therapy? the REACT study protocol
Peter MA Calverley, Fernando J Martinez, Leonardo M Fabbri, Udo-Michael Goehring & Klaus F Rabe
Pages: 375-382
Published online: 20 Jun 2012
AbstractforDoes roflumilast decrease exacerbations in severe COPD patients not controlled by inhaled combination therapy? the REACT study protocol | Full Text | References | PDF (208.7 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Genetic, host, and environmental interactions in a 19 year old with severe chronic obstructive lung disease; observations regarding the pathophysiology of airflow obstruction
Horiana B Grosu, Jonathan Killam, Elvina Khusainova, James Lozada, Andrew Needelman & Edward Eden
Pages: 383-388
Published online: 22 Jun 2012
AbstractforGenetic, host, and environmental interactions in a 19 year old with severe chronic obstructive lung disease; observations regarding the pathophysiology of airflow obstruction | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Original Research

Article
Diagnosis of airway obstruction in the elderly: contribution of the SARA study
Claudio Sorino, Salvatore Battaglia, Nicola Scichilone, Claudio Pedone, Raffaele Antonelli-Incalzi, Duane Sherrill & Vincenzo Bellia
Pages: 389-395
Published online: 27 Jun 2012
AbstractforDiagnosis of airway obstruction in the elderly: contribution of the SARA study | Full Text | References | PDF (214.5 KB)
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Article
Characterization of outcomes 1 year after endoscopic thermal vapor ablation for patients with heterogeneous emphysema
Felix JF Herth, Armin Ernst, Kimberly M Baker, Jim J Egan, Mark H Gotfried, Peter Hopkins, Franz Stanzel, Arschang Valipour, Manfred Wagner, Christian Witt, Steven Kesten & Gregory Snell
Pages: 397-405
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforCharacterization of outcomes 1 year after endoscopic thermal vapor ablation for patients with heterogeneous emphysema | Full Text | References | PDF (280.8 KB)
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Article
Clinical trial of community nurse mentoring to improve self-management in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Richard Wood-Baker, David Reid, Andrew Robinson & E Haydn Walters
Pages: 407-413
Published online: 04 Jul 2012
AbstractforClinical trial of community nurse mentoring to improve self-management in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (235.4 KB)
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Short Report

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Efficacy of indacaterol 75 μg versus fixed-dose combinations of formoterol-budesonide or salmeterol-fluticasone for COPD: a network meta-analysis
Shannon Cope, Matthias Kraemer, Jie Zhang, Gorana Capkun-Niggli & Jeroen P Jansen
Pages: 415-420
Published online: 05 Jul 2012
AbstractforEfficacy of indacaterol 75 μg versus fixed-dose combinations of formoterol-budesonide or salmeterol-fluticasone for COPD: a network meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (207.6 KB)
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Original Research

Article
The importance of knowing the home conditions of patients receiving long-term oxygen therapy
Ilda Godoy, Suzana Erico Tanni, Carme Hernández & Irma Godoy
Pages: 421-425
Published online: 05 Jul 2012
AbstractforThe importance of knowing the home conditions of patients receiving long-term oxygen therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (153.6 KB)
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Article
Clinical diaries in COPD: compliance and utility in predicting acute exacerbations
E Haydn Walters, Julia Walters, Karen E Wills, Andrew Robinson & Richard Wood-Baker
Pages: 427-435
Published online: 10 Jul 2012
AbstractforClinical diaries in COPD: compliance and utility in predicting acute exacerbations | Full Text | References | PDF (265.9 KB)
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Methodology

Article
Design, rationale, and baseline demographics of SEARCH I: a prospective cluster-randomized study
Frank Albers, Asif Shaikh & Ahmar Iqbal
Pages: 437-445
Published online: 11 Jul 2012
AbstractforDesign, rationale, and baseline demographics of SEARCH I: a prospective cluster-randomized study | Full Text | References | PDF (212.4 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Assessment of COPD wellness tools for use in primary care: an IPCRG initiative
Andrew J Cave, Lana Atkinson, Ioanna G Tsiligianni & Alan G Kaplan
Pages: 447-456
Published online: 17 Jul 2012
AbstractforAssessment of COPD wellness tools for use in primary care: an IPCRG initiative | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Epidemiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a literature review
Catherine E Rycroft, Anne Heyes, Lee Lanza & Karin Becker
Pages: 457-494
Published online: 20 Jul 2012
AbstractforEpidemiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a literature review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Review Article
Practical aspects of inhaler use in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the primary care setting
Barbara P Yawn, Gene L Colice & Rick Hodder
Pages: 495-502
Published online: 25 Jul 2012
AbstractforPractical aspects of inhaler use in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the primary care setting | Full Text | References | PDF (210.6 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Once-daily NVA237 improves exercise tolerance from the first dose in patients with COPD: the GLOW3 trial
Kai M Beeh, Dave Singh, Lilla Di Scala & Anton Drollmann
Pages: 503-513
Published online: 31 Jul 2012
AbstractforOnce-daily NVA237 improves exercise tolerance from the first dose in patients with COPD: the GLOW3 trial | Full Text | References | PDF (329.8 KB)
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Article
Association of plasma adiponectin levels with cellular hydration state measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis in patients with COPD
Takahiro Yoshikawa & Hiroshi Kanazawa
Pages: 515-521
Published online: 10 Aug 2012
AbstractforAssociation of plasma adiponectin levels with cellular hydration state measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (259.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Muscle function in COPD: a complex interplay
Anna V Donaldson, Matthew Maddocks, Dario Martolini, Michael I Polkey & William D-C Man
Pages: 523-535
Published online: 17 Aug 2012
AbstractforMuscle function in COPD: a complex interplay | Full Text | References | PDF (764 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Associations between isokinetic muscle strength, high-level functional performance, and physiological parameters in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Scotty J Butcher, Brendan J Pikaluk, Robyn L Chura, Mark J Walkner, Jonathan P Farthing & Darcy D Marciniuk
Pages: 537-542
Published online: 22 Aug 2012
AbstractforAssociations between isokinetic muscle strength, high-level functional performance, and physiological parameters in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (181.4 KB)
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Assessing patient report of function: content validity of the Functional Performance Inventory-Short Form (FPI-SF) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Nancy Kline Leidy, Alan Hamilton & Karin Becker
Pages: 543-554
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforAssessing patient report of function: content validity of the Functional Performance Inventory-Short Form (FPI-SF) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | Full Text | References | PDF (304.4 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Lung microbiology and exacerbations in COPD
Victoria Beasley, Priya V Joshi, Aran Singanayagam, Philip L Molyneaux, Sebastian L Johnston & Patrick Mallia
Pages: 555-569
Published online: 31 Aug 2012
AbstractforLung microbiology and exacerbations in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (297.7 KB)
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Long-term survival in patients hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a prospective observational study in the Nordic countries
Gunnar Gudmundsson, Charlotte Suppli Ulrik, Thorarinn Gislason, Eva Lindberg, Eva Brøndum, Per Bakke & Christer Janson
Pages: 571-576
Published online: 14 Sep 2012
AbstractforLong-term survival in patients hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a prospective observational study in the Nordic countries | Full Text | References | PDF (381.5 KB)
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Correlates of COPD and chronic bronchitis in nonsmokers: data from a cross-sectional study
Mirna Waked, Joseph Salame, Georges Khayat & Pascale Salameh
Pages: 577-585
Published online: 07 Sep 2012
AbstractforCorrelates of COPD and chronic bronchitis in nonsmokers: data from a cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (201.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Effects of inhaled corticosteroids on airway inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Rachel Jen, Stephen I Rennard & Don D Sin
Pages: 587-595
Published online: 19 Sep 2012
AbstractforEffects of inhaled corticosteroids on airway inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (351.7 KB)
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Challenge models to assess new therapies in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
René van der Merwe & Nestor A Molfino
Pages: 597-605
Published online: 13 Sep 2012
AbstractforChallenge models to assess new therapies in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (743.8 KB)
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Updates on the COPD gene list
Yohan Bossé
Pages: 607-631
Published online: 18 Sep 2012
AbstractforUpdates on the COPD gene list | Full Text | References | PDF (601.9 KB)
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The role of small heat-shock protein αB-crystalline (HspB5) in COPD pathogenesis
Radostina V Cherneva, Ognian B Georgiev, Daniela S Petrova, Nedka L Trifonova, Maria Stamenova, Vesela Ivanova & Veselin I Vlasov
Pages: 633-640
Published online: 04 Oct 2012
AbstractforThe role of small heat-shock protein αB-crystalline (HspB5) in COPD pathogenesis | Full Text | References | PDF (941.4 KB)
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Geroprotectors as a novel therapeutic strategy for COPD, an accelerating aging disease
Kazuhiro Ito, Thomas Colley & Nicolas Mercado
Pages: 641-652
Published online: 21 Sep 2012
AbstractforGeroprotectors as a novel therapeutic strategy for COPD, an accelerating aging disease | Full Text | References | PDF (560.1 KB)
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Exacerbation frequency and course of COPD
David MG Halpin, Marc Decramer, Bartolome Celli, Steven Kesten, Dacheng Liu & Donald P Tashkin
Pages: 653-661
Published online: 21 Sep 2012
AbstractforExacerbation frequency and course of COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (271.4 KB)
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GOLD and the fixed ratio
Jørgen Vestbo
Pages: 663-665
Published online: 25 Sep 2012
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Acute effects of intrapulmonary percussive ventilation in COPD patients assessed by using conventional outcome parameters and a novel computational fluid dynamics technique
Kris Ides, Wim Vos, Lieve De Backer, Dirk Vissers, Rita Claes, Glenn Leemans, Kevin Ongena, Oswald Peters & Wilfried De Backer
Pages: 667-671
Published online: 25 Sep 2012
AbstractforAcute effects of intrapulmonary percussive ventilation in COPD patients assessed by using conventional outcome parameters and a novel computational fluid dynamics technique | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Review Article
Once-daily glycopyrronium bromide, a long-acting muscarinic antagonist, for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review of clinical benefit
Charlotte Suppli Ulrik
Pages: 673-678
Published online: 26 Sep 2012
AbstractforOnce-daily glycopyrronium bromide, a long-acting muscarinic antagonist, for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review of clinical benefit | Full Text | References | PDF (158.6 KB)
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as a cardiovascular risk factor. Results of a case–control study (CONSISTE study)
Pilar de Lucas-Ramos, Jose Luis Izquierdo-Alonso, Jose Miguel Rodriguez-Gonzalez Moro, Jesus Fernandez Frances, Paz Vaquero Lozano, Jose M Bellón-Cano & CONSISTE study group
Pages: 679-686
Published online: 01 Oct 2012
AbstractforChronic obstructive pulmonary disease as a cardiovascular risk factor. Results of a case–control study (CONSISTE study) | Full Text | References | PDF (281.7 KB)
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The effects of weekly augmentation therapy in patients with PiZZ α1-antitrypsin deficiency
ST Schmid, J Koepke, M Dresel, A Hattesohl, E Frenzel, J Perez, DA Lomas, E Miranda, T Greulich, S Noeske, M Wencker, H Teschler, C Vogelmeier, S Janciauskiene & AR Koczulla
Pages: 687-696
Published online: 28 Sep 2012
AbstractforThe effects of weekly augmentation therapy in patients with PiZZ α1-antitrypsin deficiency | Full Text | References | PDF (370.3 KB)
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Beyond FEV1 in COPD: a review of patient-reported outcomes and their measurement
Paul Jones, Marc Miravitlles, Thys van der Molen & Karoly Kulich
Pages: 697-709
Published online: 16 Oct 2012
AbstractforBeyond FEV1 in COPD: a review of patient-reported outcomes and their measurement | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Relationship between oxygen consumption kinetics and BODE Index in COPD patients
Audrey Borghi-Silva, Thomas Beltrame, Michel Silva Reis, Luciana Maria Malosá Sampaio, Aparecida Maria Catai, Ross Arena & Dirceu Costa
Pages: 711-718
Published online: 17 Oct 2012
AbstractforRelationship between oxygen consumption kinetics and BODE Index in COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (264.7 KB)
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Randomized trial of pragmatic education for low-risk COPD patients: impact on hospitalizations and emergency department visits
Haamid H Siddique, Raymond H Olson, Connie M Parenti, Thomas S Rector, Michael Caldwell, Naresh A Dewan & Kathryn L Rice
Pages: 719-728
Published online: 25 Oct 2012
AbstractforRandomized trial of pragmatic education for low-risk COPD patients: impact on hospitalizations and emergency department visits | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Profile of glycopyrronium for once-daily treatment of moderate-to-severe COPD
Roland Buhl & Donald Banerji
Pages: 729-741
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforProfile of glycopyrronium for once-daily treatment of moderate-to-severe COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (800.1 KB)
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Physical inactivity in COPD and increased patient perception of dyspnea
Milla Katajisto, Henna Kupiainen, Piritta Rantanen, Ari Lindqvist, Maritta Kilpeläinen, Heikki Tikkanen & Tarja Laitinen
Pages: 743-755
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforPhysical inactivity in COPD and increased patient perception of dyspnea | Full Text | References | PDF (369.1 KB)
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Impact of exacerbations on health care cost and resource utilization in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with chronic bronchitis from a predominantly Medicare population
Margaret K Pasquale, Shawn X Sun, Frank Song, Heather J Hartnett & Stephen A Stemkowski
Pages: 757-764
Published online: 01 Nov 2012
AbstractforImpact of exacerbations on health care cost and resource utilization in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with chronic bronchitis from a predominantly Medicare population | Full Text | References | PDF (268.6 KB)
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Corrigendum

Correction
Corrigendum
Page: 765
Published online: 16 Nov 2012
CitationforCorrigendum | Full Text | PDF (97.8 KB)
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Mannose-binding lectin deficiency and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Richard K Albert, John Connett, Jeffrey L Curtis, Fernando J Martinez, MeiLan K Han, Stephen C Lazarus & Prescott G Woodruff
Pages: 767-777
Published online: 23 Nov 2012
AbstractforMannose-binding lectin deficiency and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (433.6 KB)
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Patient characteristics, treatment patterns, and health outcomes among COPD phenotypes
Felicia C Allen-Ramey, Shaloo Gupta & Marco daCosta DiBonaventura
Pages: 779-787
Published online: 22 Nov 2012
AbstractforPatient characteristics, treatment patterns, and health outcomes among COPD phenotypes | Full Text | References | PDF (315 KB)
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Relationship between frequency, length, and treatment outcome of exacerbations to baseline lung function and lung density in alpha-1 antitrypsin-deficient COPD
Kesavaperumal Vijayasaratha & Robert A Stockley
Pages: 789-796
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforRelationship between frequency, length, and treatment outcome of exacerbations to baseline lung function and lung density in alpha-1 antitrypsin-deficient COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (329.3 KB)
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Effects of inspiratory muscle training on dynamic hyperinflation in patients with COPD
Milos Petrovic, Michael Reiter, Harald Zipko, Wolfgang Pohl & Theodor Wanke
Pages: 797-805
Published online: 30 Nov 2012
AbstractforEffects of inspiratory muscle training on dynamic hyperinflation in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (409.8 KB)
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Letter

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Noninvasive mechanical ventilation with BiPAP therapy for comatose exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease through an endotracheal tube: is it justified?
Antonio Esquinas & Ritesh Agarwal
Pages: 807-808
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
First Page PreviewforNoninvasive mechanical ventilation with BiPAP therapy for comatose exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease through an endotracheal tube: is it justified? | Full Text | References | PDF (110 KB)
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High pressure versus high intensity noninvasive ventilation in stable hypercapnic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized crossover trial
Patrick B Murphy, Kate Brignall, John Moxham, Michael I Polkey, A Craig Davidson & Nicholas Hart
Pages: 811-818
Published online: 11 Dec 2012
AbstractforHigh pressure versus high intensity noninvasive ventilation in stable hypercapnic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized crossover trial | Full Text | References | PDF (327.7 KB)
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: hospital and intensive care unit outcomes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Abdulsalam M Alaithan, Javed I Memon, Rifat S Rehmani, Arif A Qureshi & Abdul Salam
Pages: 819-823
Published online: 18 Dec 2012
AbstractforChronic obstructive pulmonary disease: hospital and intensive care unit outcomes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Full Text | References | PDF (173.3 KB)
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Vulnerability of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease according to gender in China
Peian Lou, Yanan Zhu, Peipei Chen, Pan Zhang, Jiaxi Yu, Ning Zhang, Lei Zhang, Hongmin Wu, Jing Zhao & Na Chen
Pages: 825-832
Published online: 20 Dec 2012
AbstractforVulnerability of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease according to gender in China | Full Text | References | PDF (258.8 KB)
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Clinical COPD Questionnaire score (CCQ) and mortality
Josefin Sundh, Christer Janson, Karin Lisspers, Scott Montgomery & Björn Ställberg
Pages: 833-842
Published online: 20 Dec 2012
AbstractforClinical COPD Questionnaire score (CCQ) and mortality | Full Text | References | PDF (355.6 KB)
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