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Article
Indacaterol improves daily physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Osamu Hataji, Masahiro Naito, Kentaro Ito, Fumiaki Watanabe, Esteban C Gabazza & Osamu Taguchi
Pages: 1-5
Published online: 28 Dec 2012
AbstractforIndacaterol improves daily physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (218.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Dysfunctional lung anatomy and small airways degeneration in COPD
Clémence Martin, Justine Frija & Pierre-Régis Burgel
Pages: 7-13
Published online: 04 Jan 2013
AbstractforDysfunctional lung anatomy and small airways degeneration in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (981.1 KB)
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Managing mood disorders in patients attending pulmonary rehabilitation clinics
Colleen Doyle, David Dunt, David Ames & Suganya Selvarajah
Pages: 15-20
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforManaging mood disorders in patients attending pulmonary rehabilitation clinics | Full Text | References | PDF (145.7 KB)
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Review Article
A challenge to the seven widely believed concepts of COPD
Feisal A Al-Kassimi & Esam H Alhamad
Pages: 21-30
Published online: 14 Jan 2013
AbstractforA challenge to the seven widely believed concepts of COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (884.3 KB)
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Characteristics of stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in the pulmonology clinics of seven Asian cities
Yeon-Mok Oh, Arvind B Bhome, Watchara Boonsawat, Kirthi Dias Gunasekera, Dushantha Madegedara, Luisito Idolor, Camilo Roa, Woo Jin Kim, Han-Pin Kuo, Chun-Hua Wang, Le Thi Tuyet Lan, Li-Cher Loh, Choo-Khoon Ong, Alan Ng, Masaharu Nishimura, Hironi Makita, Edwin K Silverman, Jae Seung Lee, Ting Yang, Yingxiang Lin, Chen Wang & Sang-Do Lee
Pages: 31-39
Published online: 14 Jan 2013
AbstractforCharacteristics of stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in the pulmonology clinics of seven Asian cities | Full Text | References | PDF (445.2 KB)
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Optimal electrocardiographic limb lead set for rapid emphysema screening
Rishi Bajaj, Lovely Chhabra, Zainab Basheer & David H Spodick
Pages: 41-44
Published online: 19 Jan 2013
AbstractforOptimal electrocardiographic limb lead set for rapid emphysema screening | Full Text | References | PDF (807.8 KB)
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Deficiency of α-1-antitrypsin influences systemic iron homeostasis
Andrew J Ghio, Joleen M Soukup, Judy H Richards, Bernard M Fischer, Judith A Voynow & Donald E Schmechel
Pages: 45-51
Published online: 22 Jan 2013
AbstractforDeficiency of α-1-antitrypsin influences systemic iron homeostasis | Full Text | References | PDF (367.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
The safety of long-acting β2-agonists in the treatment of stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Marc L Decramer, Nicola A Hanania, Jan O Lötvall & Barbara P Yawn
Pages: 53-64
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforThe safety of long-acting β2-agonists in the treatment of stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (288.5 KB)
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The search for common pathways underlying asthma and COPD
Yoshiko Kaneko, Yohei Yatagai, Hideyasu Yamada, Hiroki Iijima, Hironori Masuko, Tohru Sakamoto & Nobuyuki Hizawa
Pages: 65-78
Published online: 25 Jan 2013
AbstractforThe search for common pathways underlying asthma and COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (814.6 KB)
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Cost-effectiveness of roflumilast in combination with bronchodilator therapies in patients with severe and very severe COPD in Switzerland
Yevgeniy Samyshkin, Michael Schlunegger, Susan Haefliger, Sabine Ledderhose & Matthew Radford
Pages: 79-87
Published online: 30 Jan 2013
AbstractforCost-effectiveness of roflumilast in combination with bronchodilator therapies in patients with severe and very severe COPD in Switzerland | Full Text | References | PDF (297.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Improving the quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: focus on indacaterol
Gregory J Feldman
Pages: 89-96
Published online: 14 Feb 2013
AbstractforImproving the quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: focus on indacaterol | Full Text | References | PDF (215.7 KB)
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Supplemental vitamin D and physical performance in COPD: a pilot randomized trial
Sonja M Bjerk, Bradley D Edgington, Thomas S Rector & Ken M Kunisaki
Pages: 97-104
Published online: 15 Feb 2013
AbstractforSupplemental vitamin D and physical performance in COPD: a pilot randomized trial | Full Text | References | PDF (220.1 KB)
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Letter

Letter
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as a cardiovascular risk factor: results of a case-control study (CONSISTE study)
Michael Falola
Pages: 105-106
Published online: 21 Feb 2013
CitationforChronic obstructive pulmonary disease as a cardiovascular risk factor: results of a case-control study (CONSISTE study) | Full Text | References | PDF (79.1 KB)
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Comparison of the systemic bioavailability of mometasone furoate after oral inhalation from a mometasone furoate/formoterol fumarate metered-dose inhaler versus a mometasone furoate dry-powder inhaler in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Teddy Kosoglou, James Hubbell, Fengjuan Xuan, David L Cutler, Alan G Meehan, Bhavna Kantesaria & Bret A Wittmer
Pages: 107-116
Published online: 04 Mar 2013
AbstractforComparison of the systemic bioavailability of mometasone furoate after oral inhalation from a mometasone furoate/formoterol fumarate metered-dose inhaler versus a mometasone furoate dry-powder inhaler in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (454.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Ten years of tiotropium: clinical impact and patient perspectives
Abebaw M Yohannes, Martin J Connolly & Nicola A Hanania
Pages: 117-125
Published online: 15 Mar 2013
AbstractforTen years of tiotropium: clinical impact and patient perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (196.4 KB)
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Prevalence of renal and hepatobiliary disease, laboratory abnormalities, and potentially toxic medication exposures among persons with COPD
Douglas W Mapel & Jenõ P Marton
Pages: 127-134
Published online: 15 Mar 2013
AbstractforPrevalence of renal and hepatobiliary disease, laboratory abnormalities, and potentially toxic medication exposures among persons with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (213.6 KB)
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Shrinking the room for invasive ventilation in hypercapnic respiratory failure
Paolo Scarpazza, Cristoforo Incorvaia, Chiara Melacini, Roberta Cattaneo, Cristiano Bonacina, Gian Galeazzo Riario-Sforza & Walter Casali
Pages: 135-137
Published online: 15 Mar 2013
AbstractforShrinking the room for invasive ventilation in hypercapnic respiratory failure | Full Text | References | PDF (110.4 KB)
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COPD patient satisfaction with ipratropium bromide/albuterol delivered via Respimat: a randomized, controlled study
Gary T Ferguson, Mo Ghafouri, Luyan Dai & Leonard J Dunn
Pages: 139-150
Published online: 19 Mar 2013
AbstractforCOPD patient satisfaction with ipratropium bromide/albuterol delivered via Respimat: a randomized, controlled study | Full Text | References | PDF (317.2 KB)
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Anemia and performance status as prognostic markers in acute hypercapnic respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Helmy Haja Mydin, Stephen Murphy, Howell Clague, Kishore Sridharan & Ian K Taylor
Pages: 151-157
Published online: 24 Mar 2013
AbstractforAnemia and performance status as prognostic markers in acute hypercapnic respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (231.2 KB)
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Effect of verapamil on systemic exposure and safety of umeclidinium and vilanterol: a randomized and open-label study
Rashmi Mehta, Dennis Kelleher, Andrew Preece, Stephen Hughes & Glenn Crater
Pages: 159-167
Published online: 27 Mar 2013
AbstractforEffect of verapamil on systemic exposure and safety of umeclidinium and vilanterol: a randomized and open-label study | Full Text | References | PDF (380.3 KB)
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Inspiratory drive is related to dynamic pulmonary hyperinflation in COPD patients
Diego Gatta, Marco Fredi, Giovanni Aliprandi, Laura Pini & Claudio Tantucci
Pages: 169-173
Published online: 28 Mar 2013
AbstractforInspiratory drive is related to dynamic pulmonary hyperinflation in COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (195.4 KB)
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Exacerbations among chronic bronchitis patients treated with maintenance medications from a US managed care population: an administrative claims data analysis
Azza AbuDagga, Shawn X Sun, Hiangkiat Tan & Caitlyn T Solem
Pages: 175-185
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforExacerbations among chronic bronchitis patients treated with maintenance medications from a US managed care population: an administrative claims data analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (729.2 KB)
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Evaluation of effects of shoulder girdle training on strength and performance of activities of daily living in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Marcelo Velloso, Nilce Helena do Nascimento, Mariana R Gazzotti & José R Jardim
Pages: 187-192
Published online: 09 Apr 2013
AbstractforEvaluation of effects of shoulder girdle training on strength and performance of activities of daily living in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (196.3 KB)
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Sweeper’s lung disease: a cross-sectional study of an overlooked illness among sweepers of Pakistan
Shaikh Khurshid Anwar, Naeem Mehmood, Nasir Nasim, Maryam Khurshid & Bilal Khurshid
Pages: 193-197
Published online: 17 Apr 2013
AbstractforSweeper’s lung disease: a cross-sectional study of an overlooked illness among sweepers of Pakistan | Full Text | References | PDF (221.3 KB)
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Article
Diagnosis of COPD and clinical course in patients with unrecognized airflow limitation
Daniel E Murphy & Ralph J Panos
Pages: 199-208
Published online: 18 Apr 2013
AbstractforDiagnosis of COPD and clinical course in patients with unrecognized airflow limitation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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The relationship between self-management abilities, quality of chronic care delivery, and wellbeing among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in The Netherlands
Jane Murray Cramm & Anna Petra Nieboer
Pages: 209-214
Published online: 26 Apr 2013
AbstractforThe relationship between self-management abilities, quality of chronic care delivery, and wellbeing among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in The Netherlands | Full Text | References | PDF (172.9 KB)
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Long-term survival for COPD patients receiving noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure
Ingrid L Titlestad, Annmarie T Lassen & Jørgen Vestbo
Pages: 215-219
Published online: 26 Apr 2013
AbstractforLong-term survival for COPD patients receiving noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure | Full Text | References | PDF (204.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Efficacy and safety of eco-friendly inhalers: focus on combination ipratropium bromide and albuterol in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Ralph J Panos
Pages: 221-230
Published online: 30 Apr 2013
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of eco-friendly inhalers: focus on combination ipratropium bromide and albuterol in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Symptom variability in COPD: a narrative review
Jose Luis Lopez-Campos, Carmen Calero & Esther Quintana-Gallego
Pages: 231-238
Published online: 07 May 2013
AbstractforSymptom variability in COPD: a narrative review | Full Text | References | PDF (206.5 KB)
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Article
Effect of a network system for providing proper inhalation technique by community pharmacists on clinical outcomes in COPD patients
Masaya Takemura, Katsumi Mitsui, Masako Ido, Masataka Matsumoto, Misuzu Koyama, Daiki Inoue, Kazufumi Takamatsu, Ryo Itotani, Manabu Ishitoko, Shinko Suzuki, Kensaku Aihara, Minoru Sakuramoto, Hitoshi Kagioka & Motonari Fukui
Pages: 239-244
Published online: 09 May 2013
AbstractforEffect of a network system for providing proper inhalation technique by community pharmacists on clinical outcomes in COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (190.7 KB)
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P-wave indices in patients with pulmonary emphysema: do P-terminal force and interatrial block have confounding effects?
Lovely Chhabra, Vinod K Chaubey, Chandrasekhar Kothagundla, Rishi Bajaj, Sudesh Kaul & David H Spodick
Pages: 245-250
Published online: 14 May 2013
AbstractforP-wave indices in patients with pulmonary emphysema: do P-terminal force and interatrial block have confounding effects? | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Letter

Letter
The dangers of incense burning: COPD in Saudi Arabia
Feisal A Al-Kassimi
Pages: 251-253
Published online: 21 May 2013
First Page PreviewforThe dangers of incense burning: COPD in Saudi Arabia | Full Text | References | PDF (112.5 KB)
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Noninvasive mechanical ventilation with high pressure strategy remains a “double edged sword”?
Antonio M Esquinas, Gherardo Siscaro & Enrico M Clini
Pages: 255-256
Published online: 27 May 2013
First Page PreviewforNoninvasive mechanical ventilation with high pressure strategy remains a “double edged sword”? | Full Text | References | PDF (114.2 KB)
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A comparison of three multidimensional indices of COPD severity as predictors of future exacerbations
Takashi Motegi, Rupert C Jones, Takeo Ishii, Kumiko Hattori, Yuji Kusunoki, Ryuko Furutate, Kouich Yamada, Akihiko Gemma & Kozui Kida
Pages: 259-271
Published online: 31 May 2013
AbstractforA comparison of three multidimensional indices of COPD severity as predictors of future exacerbations | Full Text | References | PDF (385.7 KB)
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Day-to-day measurement of patient-reported outcomes in exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Jan Willem H Kocks, Jan Willem K van den Berg, Huib AM Kerstjens, Steven M Uil, Judith M Vonk, Ynze P de Jong, Ioanna G Tsiligianni & Thys van der Molen
Pages: 273-286
Published online: 06 Jun 2013
AbstractforDay-to-day measurement of patient-reported outcomes in exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (586.2 KB)
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Inhaled anticholinergic use and all-cause mortality among elderly Medicare beneficiaries with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Mayank Ajmera, Chan Shen, Xiaoyun Pan, Patricia A Findley, George Rust & Usha Sambamoorthi
Pages: 287-294
Published online: 10 Jun 2013
AbstractforInhaled anticholinergic use and all-cause mortality among elderly Medicare beneficiaries with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (482.6 KB)
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Inhaled corticosteroid use in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the risk of pneumonia: a retrospective claims data analysis
Barbara P Yawn, Yunfeng Li, Haijun Tian, Jie Zhang, Steve Arcona & Kristijan H Kahler
Pages: 295-304
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforInhaled corticosteroid use in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the risk of pneumonia: a retrospective claims data analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (340.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
The association between COPD and heart failure risk: a review
Javier de Miguel Díez, Jorge Chancafe Morgan & Rodrigo Jiménez García
Pages: 305-312
Published online: 28 Jun 2013
AbstractforThe association between COPD and heart failure risk: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (203.1 KB)
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Letter

Letter
Shrinking the room for invasive mechanical ventilation in acute chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure: yes, but must be sure to have opened windows for noninvasive ventilation
Antonio M Esquinas Rodriguez, Rafaelle Scala & Nicolino Ambrosino
Pages: 313-315
Published online: 09 Jul 2013
First Page PreviewforShrinking the room for invasive mechanical ventilation in acute chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure: yes, but must be sure to have opened windows for noninvasive ventilation | Full Text | References | PDF (102.5 KB)
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The development and pilot testing of the Self-management Programme of Activity, Coping and Education for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (SPACE for COPD)
Lindsay D Apps, Katy E Mitchell, Samantha L Harrison, Louise Sewell, Johanna E Williams, Hannah ML Young, Michael Steiner, Mike Morgan & Sally J Singh
Pages: 317-327
Published online: 09 Jul 2013
AbstractforThe development and pilot testing of the Self-management Programme of Activity, Coping and Education for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (SPACE for COPD) | Full Text | References | PDF (263.9 KB)
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Article
Efficacy of levofloxacin versus cefuroxime in treating acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Ho II Yoon, Chang-Hoon Lee, Deog Kyeom Kim, Geun Min Park, Sang-Min Lee, Jae-Joon Yim, Jae-Yeol Kim, Jae Ho Lee, Choon-Taek Lee, Hee Soon Chung, Young Whan Kim, Sung Koo Han & Chul-Gyu Yoo
Pages: 329-334
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforEfficacy of levofloxacin versus cefuroxime in treating acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (234.4 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Helping COPD patients change health behavior in order to improve their quality of life
Pere Almagro & Alejandra Castro
Pages: 335-345
Published online: 24 Jul 2013
AbstractforHelping COPD patients change health behavior in order to improve their quality of life | Full Text | References | PDF (301.5 KB)
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The 6-minute pegboard and ring test is correlated with upper extremity activity of daily living in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Kenichi Takeda, Yuji Kawasaki, Kazumasa Yoshida, Yoji Nishida, Tomoya Harada, Kosuke Yamaguchi, Shizuka Ito, Kiyoshi Hashimoto, Shingo Matsumoto, Akira Yamasaki, Tadashi Igishi & Eiji Shimizu
Pages: 347-351
Published online: 23 Jul 2013
AbstractforThe 6-minute pegboard and ring test is correlated with upper extremity activity of daily living in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (213.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Indacaterol: a comprehensive review
Andrea Rossi & Guido Polese
Pages: 353-363
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforIndacaterol: a comprehensive review | Full Text | References | PDF (610.6 KB)
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Letter

Letter
COPD exacerbations admitted to intensive care unit. Organization, mortality, and noninvasive or invasive mechanical ventilation strategies: are they sufficiently well known?
Antonio M Esquinas
Pages: 365-367
Published online: 29 Jul 2013
First Page PreviewforCOPD exacerbations admitted to intensive care unit. Organization, mortality, and noninvasive or invasive mechanical ventilation strategies: are they sufficiently well known? | Full Text | References | PDF (141.1 KB)
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Article
Should chest examination be reinstated in the early diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Katja Oshaug, Peder A Halvorsen & Hasse Melbye
Pages: 369-377
Published online: 31 Jul 2013
AbstractforShould chest examination be reinstated in the early diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? | Full Text | References | PDF (666.3 KB)
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Letter

Letter
Predicting survival after acute exacerbation chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (ACOPD): is long-term application of noninvasive ventilation the last life guard?
Antonio M Esquinas, Yoshinori Matsuoka & Sven Stieglitz
Pages: 379-381
Published online: 07 Aug 2013
First Page PreviewforPredicting survival after acute exacerbation chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (ACOPD): is long-term application of noninvasive ventilation the last life guard? | Full Text | References | PDF (132 KB)
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Drugs potentially affecting the extent of airways reversibility on pulmonary function testing are frequently consumed despite guidelines
Terry E Jones, AnneMarie Southcott & Sean Homan
Pages: 383-388
Published online: 09 Aug 2013
AbstractforDrugs potentially affecting the extent of airways reversibility on pulmonary function testing are frequently consumed despite guidelines | Full Text | References | PDF (209.3 KB)
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Spirometry is underused in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Wai Cho Yu, Sau Nga Fu, Emily Lai-bun Tai, Yiu Cheong Yeung, Kwok Chu Kwong, Yui Chang, Cheuk Ming Tam & Yuk Kwan Yiu
Pages: 389-395
Published online: 26 Aug 2013
AbstractforSpirometry is underused in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | Full Text | References | PDF (763.2 KB)
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Quantitative assessment of walking time and postural change in patients with COPD using a new triaxial accelerometer system
Atsuyoshi Kawagoshi, Noritaka Kiyokawa, Keiyu Sugawara, Hitomi Takahashi, Shunichi Sakata, Saori Miura, Sachie Sawamura, Masahiro Satake & Takanobu Shioya
Pages: 397-404
Published online: 02 Sep 2013
AbstractforQuantitative assessment of walking time and postural change in patients with COPD using a new triaxial accelerometer system | Full Text | References | PDF (966.3 KB)
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Comparative efficacy of aclidinium versus glycopyrronium and tiotropium, as maintenance treatment of moderate to severe COPD patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Andreas Karabis, Leandro Lindner, Michelle Mocarski, Eline Huisman & Andrew Greening
Pages: 405-423
Published online: 09 Sep 2013
AbstractforComparative efficacy of aclidinium versus glycopyrronium and tiotropium, as maintenance treatment of moderate to severe COPD patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (512.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Role of indacaterol and the newer very long-acting β2-agonists in patients with stable COPD: a review
Erminia Ridolo, Marcello Montagni, Elisa Olivieri, Gian Galeazzo Riario-Sforza & Cristoforo Incorvaia
Pages: 425-432
Published online: 18 Sep 2013
AbstractforRole of indacaterol and the newer very long-acting β2-agonists in patients with stable COPD: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (240.8 KB)
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MIOTIC study: a prospective, multicenter, randomized study to evaluate the long-term efficacy of mobile phone-based Internet of Things in the management of patients with stable COPD
Jing Zhang, Yuan-lin Song & Chun-xue Bai
Pages: 433-438
Published online: 19 Sep 2013
AbstractforMIOTIC study: a prospective, multicenter, randomized study to evaluate the long-term efficacy of mobile phone-based Internet of Things in the management of patients with stable COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (818 KB)
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Review Article
Evidence for cognitive–behavioral strategies improving dyspnea and related distress in COPD
Anna Norweg & Eileen G Collins
Pages: 439-451
Published online: 25 Sep 2013
AbstractforEvidence for cognitive–behavioral strategies improving dyspnea and related distress in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (290.8 KB)
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A study to assess COPD Symptom-based Management and to Optimise treatment Strategy in Japan (COSMOS-J) based on GOLD 2011
Tomoko Betsuyaku, Motokazu Kato, Keisaku Fujimoto, Gerry Hagan, Akihiro Kobayashi, Hideki Hitosugi, Mark James & Paul W Jones
Pages: 453-459
Published online: 03 Oct 2013
AbstractforA study to assess COPD Symptom-based Management and to Optimise treatment Strategy in Japan (COSMOS-J) based on GOLD 2011 | Full Text | References | PDF (221.9 KB)
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Review Article
COPD management: role of symptom assessment in routine clinical practice
Thys van der Molen, Marc Miravitlles & Janwillem WH Kocks
Pages: 461-471
Published online: 14 Oct 2013
AbstractforCOPD management: role of symptom assessment in routine clinical practice | Full Text | References | PDF (397.3 KB)
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Impact of active and passive smoking as risk factors for asthma and COPD in women presenting to primary care in Syria: first report by the WHO-GARD survey group
Yousser Mohammad, Rafea Shaaban, Bassam Abou Al-Zahab, Nikolai Khaltaev, Jean Bousquet & Basim Dubaybo
Pages: 473-482
Published online: 02 Oct 2013
AbstractforImpact of active and passive smoking as risk factors for asthma and COPD in women presenting to primary care in Syria: first report by the WHO-GARD survey group | Full Text | References | PDF (399.3 KB)
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SOSPES: SPIRIVA® observational study measuring SGRQ score in routine medical practice in Central and Eastern Europe
Matjaž Fležar, Karina Jahnz-Różyk, Gloria Enache, Tatiana Martynenko, Peter Kristufek, Sanda Škrinjarić-Cincar, Pavla Kadlecová & Goran Martinovic
Pages: 483-492
Published online: 09 Oct 2013
AbstractforSOSPES: SPIRIVA® observational study measuring SGRQ score in routine medical practice in Central and Eastern Europe | Full Text | References | PDF (335.7 KB)
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Development and validation of a model to predict the risk of exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Loes CM Bertens, Johannes B Reitsma, Karel GM Moons, Yvonne van Mourik, Jan Willem J Lammers, Berna DL Broekhuizen, Arno W Hoes & Frans H Rutten
Pages: 493-499
Published online: 10 Oct 2013
AbstractforDevelopment and validation of a model to predict the risk of exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (239.3 KB)
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Efficacy and safety of QVA149 compared to the concurrent administration of its monocomponents indacaterol and glycopyrronium: the BEACON study
Ronald Dahl, Dalal Jadayel, Vijay KT Alagappan, Hungta Chen & Donald Banerji
Pages: 501-508
Published online: 17 Oct 2013
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of QVA149 compared to the concurrent administration of its monocomponents indacaterol and glycopyrronium: the BEACON study | Full Text | References | PDF (349.8 KB)
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Review

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Pathophysiology and clinical implications of pulmonary arterial enlargement in COPD
J Michael Wells & Mark T Dransfield
Pages: 509-521
Published online: 29 Oct 2013
AbstractforPathophysiology and clinical implications of pulmonary arterial enlargement in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (878.4 KB)
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Changes in the airway lumen and surrounding parenchyma in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Kazuyoshi Kurashima, Toshiko Hoshi, Yotaro Takaku, Tetsu Kanauchi, Keitaro Nakamoto, Miyuki Ueda, Noboru Takayanagi, Thomas V Colby, Yutaka Sugita & Yoshinori Kawabata
Pages: 523-532
Published online: 30 Oct 2013
AbstractforChanges in the airway lumen and surrounding parenchyma in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (5.4 MB)
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Letter

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation frequency and severity
Eirini Stafyla, Theodora Kerenidi & Konstantinos I Gourgoulianis
Pages: 533-535
Published online: 06 Nov 2013
First Page PreviewforChronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation frequency and severity | Full Text | References | PDF (130.8 KB)
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Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized clinical trial
Fernanda Dultra Dias, Luciana Maria Malosá Sampaio, Graziela Alves da Silva, Évelim LF Dantas Gomes, Eloisa Sanches Pereira do Nascimento, Vera Lucia Santos Alves, Roberto Stirbulov & Dirceu Costa
Pages: 537-544
Published online: 05 Nov 2013
AbstractforHome-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized clinical trial | Full Text | References | PDF (505.9 KB)
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Over diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in an underserved patient population
Christian Ghattas, Allen Dai, David J Gemmel & Magdi H Awad
Pages: 545-549
Published online: 12 Nov 2013
AbstractforOver diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in an underserved patient population | Full Text | References | PDF (202.4 KB)
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Risk assessment of readmissions following an initial COPD-related hospitalization
Christine L Baker, Kelly H Zou & Jun Su
Pages: 551-559
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforRisk assessment of readmissions following an initial COPD-related hospitalization | Full Text | References | PDF (616 KB)
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The health care burden of high grade chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Korea: analysis of the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service data
JinHee Kim, Chin Kook Rhee, Kwang Ha Yoo, Young Sam Kim, Sei Won Lee, Yong Bum Park, Jin Hwa Lee, YeonMok Oh, Sang Do Lee, Yuri Kim, KyungJoo Kim & HyoungKyu Yoon
Pages: 561-568
Published online: 19 Nov 2013
AbstractforThe health care burden of high grade chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Korea: analysis of the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service data | Full Text | References | PDF (275.1 KB)
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Effect of high-dose N-acetylcysteine on airway geometry, inflammation, and oxidative stress in COPD patients
Jan De Backer, Wim Vos, Cedric Van Holsbeke, Samir Vinchurkar, Rita Claes, Paul M Parizel & Wilfried De Backer
Pages: 569-579
Published online: 22 Nov 2013
AbstractforEffect of high-dose N-acetylcysteine on airway geometry, inflammation, and oxidative stress in COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in subjects with stable COPD: a randomized trial
Surya P Bhatt, Michael W Peterson, Jeffrey S Wilson & Lakshmi Durairaj
Pages: 581-589
Published online: 22 Nov 2013
AbstractforNoninvasive positive pressure ventilation in subjects with stable COPD: a randomized trial | Full Text | References | PDF (313.7 KB)
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Diagnostic electrocardiographic dyad criteria of emphysema in left ventricular hypertrophy
Swapnil S Lanjewar, Lovely Chhabra, Vinod K Chaubey, Saurabh Joshi, Ganesh Kulkarni, Chandrasekhar Kothagundla, Sudesh Kaul & David H Spodick
Pages: 591-594
Published online: 22 Nov 2013
AbstractforDiagnostic electrocardiographic dyad criteria of emphysema in left ventricular hypertrophy | Full Text | References | PDF (182.8 KB)
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Impact of night-time symptoms in COPD: a real-world study in five European countries
David Price, Mark Small, Gary Milligan, Victoria Higgins, Esther Garcia Gil & Jordi Estruch
Pages: 595-603
Published online: 27 Nov 2013
AbstractforImpact of night-time symptoms in COPD: a real-world study in five European countries | Full Text | References | PDF (618.2 KB)
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Use of a care bundle in the emergency department for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a feasibility study
Cormac McCarthy, John R Brennan, Lindsay Brown, Deirdre Donaghy, Patricia Jones, Rory Whelan, Niamh McCormack, Ian Callanan, John Ryan & Timothy J McDonnell
Pages: 605-611
Published online: 28 Nov 2013
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Indacaterol therapy in moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: findings from a single-center primary care cohort
Mukesh P Singh
Pages: 613-619
Published online: 09 Dec 2013
AbstractforIndacaterol therapy in moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: findings from a single-center primary care cohort | Full Text | References | PDF (268.9 KB)
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Standardized evaluation of lung congestion during COPD exacerbation better identifies patients at risk of dying
Arne Didrik Høiseth, Torbjørn Omland, Bo Daniel Karlsson, Pål H Brekke & Vidar Søyseth
Pages: 621-629
Published online: 06 Dec 2013
AbstractforStandardized evaluation of lung congestion during COPD exacerbation better identifies patients at risk of dying | Full Text | References | PDF (425 KB)
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Hospital readmissions following initiation of nebulized arformoterol tartrate or nebulized short-acting beta-agonists among inpatients treated for COPD
Vamsi Bollu, Frank R Ernst, John Karafilidis, Krithika Rajagopalan, Scott B Robinson & Sidney S Braman
Pages: 631-639
Published online: 06 Dec 2013
AbstractforHospital readmissions following initiation of nebulized arformoterol tartrate or nebulized short-acting beta-agonists among inpatients treated for COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (296.6 KB)
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Exacerbation-related impairment of quality of life and work productivity in severe and very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Caitlyn T Solem, Shawn X Sun, Lavanya Sudharshan, Cynthia Macahilig, Monica Katyal & Xin Gao
Pages: 641-652
Published online: 10 Dec 2013
AbstractforExacerbation-related impairment of quality of life and work productivity in severe and very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (370.2 KB)
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