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Review Article
New developments in the management of COPD: clinical utility of indacaterol 75 μg
Paschalis Steiropoulos, Kostas Archontogeorgis, Evangelia Nena & Demosthenes Bouros
Pages: 1-7
Published online: 06 Dec 2013
AbstractforNew developments in the management of COPD: clinical utility of indacaterol 75 μg | Full Text | References | PDF (199.4 KB)
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Effect of repeated Waon therapy on exercise tolerance and pulmonary function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot controlled clinical trial
Hiroshi Kikuchi, Nobuyoshi Shiozawa, Shingo Takata, Kozo Ashida & Fumihiro Mitsunobu
Pages: 9-15
Published online: 12 Dec 2013
AbstractforEffect of repeated Waon therapy on exercise tolerance and pulmonary function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot controlled clinical trial | Full Text | References | PDF (259.3 KB)
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Experience of fatigue, and its relationship to physical capacity and disease severity in men and women with COPD
Kristina Tödt, Elisabeth Skargren, Magnus Kentson, Kersti Theander, Per Jakobsson & Mitra Unosson
Pages: 17-25
Published online: 16 Dec 2013
AbstractforExperience of fatigue, and its relationship to physical capacity and disease severity in men and women with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (275 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Pulmonary rehabilitation and COPD: providing patients a good environment for optimizing therapy
Jean-Louis Corhay, Delphine Nguyen Dang, Hélène Van Cauwenberge & Renaud Louis
Pages: 27-39
Published online: 16 Dec 2013
AbstractforPulmonary rehabilitation and COPD: providing patients a good environment for optimizing therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (483.8 KB)
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A 1-year follow-up study exploring the associations between perception of illness and health-related quality of life in persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Tore Bonsaksen, Stacey Haukeland-Parker, Anners Lerdal & May Solveig Fagermoen
Pages: 41-50
Published online: 19 Dec 2013
AbstractforA 1-year follow-up study exploring the associations between perception of illness and health-related quality of life in persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (298.8 KB)
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Clinical factors associated with the humoral immune response to influenza vaccination in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Karthik D Nath, Julie G Burel, Viswanathan Shankar, Antonia L Pritchard, Michelle Towers, David Looke, Janet M Davies & John W Upham
Pages: 51-56
Published online: 24 Dec 2013
AbstractforClinical factors associated with the humoral immune response to influenza vaccination in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (304.9 KB)
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Comparison of clinical features between non-smokers with COPD and smokers with COPD: a retrospective observational study
Jing Zhang, Xin-feng Lin & Chun-xue Bai
Pages: 57-63
Published online: 08 Jan 2014
AbstractforComparison of clinical features between non-smokers with COPD and smokers with COPD: a retrospective observational study | Full Text | References | PDF (265.9 KB)
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COPD management costs according to the frequency of COPD exacerbations in UK primary care
Yogesh Suresh Punekar, Amit Shukla & Hana Müllerova
Pages: 65-73
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforCOPD management costs according to the frequency of COPD exacerbations in UK primary care | Full Text | References | PDF (334 KB)
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The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994–2006
Yong Liu, Janet B Croft, Lynda A Anderson, Anne G Wheaton, Letitia R Presley-Cantrell & Earl S Ford
Pages: 75-83
Published online: 15 Jan 2014
AbstractforThe association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994–2006 | Full Text | References | PDF (305.7 KB)
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Correction
Efficacy and safety of QVA149 compared to the concurrent administration of its monocomponents indacaterol and glycopyrronium: the BEACON study [Corrigendum]
Page: 85
Published online: 16 Jan 2014
CitationforEfficacy and safety of QVA149 compared to the concurrent administration of its monocomponents indacaterol and glycopyrronium: the BEACON study [Corrigendum] | Full Text | PDF (181.7 KB)
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Article
Time spent by people managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease indicates biographical disruption
Tanisha Jowsey, Laurann E Yen, Nasser Bagheri & Ian S McRae
Pages: 87-97
Published online: 15 Jan 2014
AbstractforTime spent by people managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease indicates biographical disruption | Full Text | References | PDF (246.9 KB)
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Factors associated with a prolonged length of stay after acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD)
Ying Wang, Knut Stavem, Fredrik A Dahl, Sjur Humerfelt & Torbjørn Haugen
Pages: 99-105
Published online: 20 Jan 2014
AbstractforFactors associated with a prolonged length of stay after acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) | Full Text | References | PDF (271.8 KB)
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Efficacy of indacaterol on quality of life and pulmonary function in patients with COPD and inhaler device preferences
Takeshi Ohno, Shota Wada, Souichirou Hanada, Hirochiyo Sawaguchi, Masato Muraki & Yuji Tohda
Pages: 107-114
Published online: 21 Jan 2014
AbstractforEfficacy of indacaterol on quality of life and pulmonary function in patients with COPD and inhaler device preferences | Full Text | References | PDF (376.9 KB)
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Barriers to and enablers of physical activity in patients with COPD following a hospital admission: a qualitative study
Olivia Thorpe, Saravana Kumar & Kylie Johnston
Pages: 115-128
Published online: 21 Jan 2014
AbstractforBarriers to and enablers of physical activity in patients with COPD following a hospital admission: a qualitative study | Full Text | References | PDF (308 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Regadenoson use in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the state of current knowledge
Yasmeen Golzar & Rami Doukky
Pages: 129-137
Published online: 22 Jan 2014
AbstractforRegadenoson use in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the state of current knowledge | Full Text | References | PDF (312.6 KB)
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Review Article
Clinical issues of mucus accumulation in COPD
Frederick L Ramos, Jason S Krahnke & Victor Kim
Pages: 139-150
Published online: 24 Jan 2014
AbstractforClinical issues of mucus accumulation in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (945.9 KB)
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Letter

Letter
Anemia and health performance score evaluation as decisive factors for noninvasive mechanical ventilation decisions in AECOPD: are there new key cornerstones?
Antonio M Esquinas & Marco Confalonieri
Pages: 151-154
Published online: 30 Jan 2014
First Page PreviewforAnemia and health performance score evaluation as decisive factors for noninvasive mechanical ventilation decisions in AECOPD: are there new key cornerstones? | Full Text | References | PDF (172.8 KB)
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Changes in plasma levels of B-type natriuretic peptide with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Koichi Nishimura, Takashi Nishimura, Katsuya Onishi, Toru Oga, Yoshinori Hasegawa & Paul W Jones
Pages: 155-162
Published online: 05 Feb 2014
AbstractforChanges in plasma levels of B-type natriuretic peptide with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (349.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Biomarkers in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: confusing or useful?
Robert A Stockley
Pages: 163-177
Published online: 07 Feb 2014
AbstractforBiomarkers in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: confusing or useful? | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Effect of levofloxacin on neutrophilic airway inflammation in stable COPD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Roshan Siva, Mona Bafadhel, William Monteiro, Christopher E Brightling & Ian D Pavord
Pages: 179-186
Published online: 07 Feb 2014
AbstractforEffect of levofloxacin on neutrophilic airway inflammation in stable COPD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (359.4 KB)
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Review Article
Pathogenesis of hyperinflation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Philippe Gagnon, Jordan A Guenette, Daniel Langer, Louis Laviolette, Vincent Mainguy, François Maltais, Fernanda Ribeiro & Didier Saey
Pages: 187-201
Published online: 15 Feb 2014
AbstractforPathogenesis of hyperinflation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1,013.8 KB)
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Sex discrepancies in COPD patients and burden of the disease in females: a nationwide study in Greece (Greek Obstructive Lung Disease Epidemiology and health ecoNomics: GOLDEN study)
Andriana I Papaioannou, Eleni Bania, Evangelos C Alexopoulos, Eirini Mitsiki, Foteini Malli & Konstantinos I Gourgoulianis
Pages: 203-213
Published online: 17 Feb 2014
AbstractforSex discrepancies in COPD patients and burden of the disease in females: a nationwide study in Greece (Greek Obstructive Lung Disease Epidemiology and health ecoNomics: GOLDEN study) | Full Text | References | PDF (742.4 KB)
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Efficacy and safety of coadministration of once-daily indacaterol and glycopyrronium versus indacaterol alone in COPD patients: the GLOW6 study
Walter Vincken, Joseph Aumann, Hungta Chen, Michelle Henley, Danny McBryan & Pankaj Goyal
Pages: 215-228
Published online: 24 Feb 2014
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of coadministration of once-daily indacaterol and glycopyrronium versus indacaterol alone in COPD patients: the GLOW6 study | Full Text | References | PDF (484.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Bacterial microbiome of lungs in COPD
Marc A Sze, James C Hogg & Don D Sin
Pages: 229-238
Published online: 21 Feb 2014
AbstractforBacterial microbiome of lungs in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (505.5 KB)
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A review of halotherapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Rachael Rashleigh, Sheree MS Smith & Nicola J Roberts
Pages: 239-246
Published online: 21 Feb 2014
AbstractforA review of halotherapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (304 KB)
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Corrigendum

Correction
COPD management costs according to the frequency of COPD exacerbations in UK primary care [Corrigendum]
Page: 247
Published online: 24 Feb 2014
CitationforCOPD management costs according to the frequency of COPD exacerbations in UK primary care [Corrigendum] | Full Text | PDF (138.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Profile of fluticasone furoate/vilanterol dry powder inhaler combination therapy as a potential treatment for COPD
Gaetano Caramori, Kian Fan Chung & Ian M Adcock
Pages: 249-256
Published online: 24 Feb 2014
AbstractforProfile of fluticasone furoate/vilanterol dry powder inhaler combination therapy as a potential treatment for COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (226.4 KB)
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How do informal self-care strategies evolve among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease managed in primary care? A qualitative study
Lindsay D Apps, Samantha L Harrison, Johanna EA Williams, Nicky Hudson, Michael Steiner, Mike D Morgan & Sally J Singh
Pages: 257-263
Published online: 26 Feb 2014
AbstractforHow do informal self-care strategies evolve among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease managed in primary care? A qualitative study | Full Text | References | PDF (268.3 KB)
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Sleep hypoventilation and daytime hypercapnia in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Nils Henrik Holmedahl, Britt Øverland, Ove Fondenes, Ivar Ellingsen & Jon Andrew Hardie
Pages: 265-275
Published online: 27 Feb 2014
AbstractforSleep hypoventilation and daytime hypercapnia in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (885.2 KB)
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Review

Review Article
New developments in the assessment of COPD: early diagnosis is key
Nicholas G Csikesz & Eric J Gartman
Pages: 277-286
Published online: 27 Feb 2014
AbstractforNew developments in the assessment of COPD: early diagnosis is key | Full Text | References | PDF (357 KB)
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Corrigendum

Correction
Profile of glycopyrronium for once-daily treatment of moderate-to-severe COPD [Corrigendum]
Page: 287
Published online: 19 Mar 2014
CitationforProfile of glycopyrronium for once-daily treatment of moderate-to-severe COPD [Corrigendum] | Full Text | PDF (137.2 KB)
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Review Article
Indirect costs in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A review of the economic burden on employers and individuals in the United States
Jeetvan G Patel, Saurabh P Nagar & Anand A Dalal
Pages: 289-300
Published online: 19 Mar 2014
AbstractforIndirect costs in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A review of the economic burden on employers and individuals in the United States | Full Text | References | PDF (316.4 KB)
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Letter

Letter
Clinical issues of mucus accumulation in COPD
Christian R Osadnik, Christine F McDonald & Anne E Holland
Pages: 301-302
Published online: 25 Mar 2014
CitationforClinical issues of mucus accumulation in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (118.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
The role of microparticles in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Toru Takahashi & Hiroshi Kubo
Pages: 303-314
Published online: 27 Mar 2014
AbstractforThe role of microparticles in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (684.5 KB)
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Review Article
Examining the relationship between anxiety and depression and exacerbations of COPD which result in hospital admission: a systematic review
Alison Pooler & Roger Beech
Pages: 315-330
Published online: 29 Mar 2014
AbstractforExamining the relationship between anxiety and depression and exacerbations of COPD which result in hospital admission: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (452.7 KB)
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Review Article
Clinical benefit of fixed-dose dual bronchodilation with glycopyrronium and indacaterol once daily in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review
Charlotte Suppli Ulrik
Pages: 331-338
Published online: 01 Apr 2014
AbstractforClinical benefit of fixed-dose dual bronchodilation with glycopyrronium and indacaterol once daily in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (215.8 KB)
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Article
Explaining the increased health care expenditures associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease among elderly Medicare beneficiaries with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cost-decomposition analysis
Mayank Ajmera, Amit D Raval, Chan Shen & Usha Sambamoorthi
Pages: 339-348
Published online: 08 Apr 2014
AbstractforExplaining the increased health care expenditures associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease among elderly Medicare beneficiaries with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cost-decomposition analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (337 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Update on obstructive sleep apnea and its relation to COPD
Brian Mieczkowski & Michael E Ezzie
Pages: 349-362
Published online: 08 Apr 2014
AbstractforUpdate on obstructive sleep apnea and its relation to COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (928 KB)
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Article
Assessment of patients’ preferences regarding the characteristics associated with the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Emel Bulcun, Mehmet Ekici & Aydanur Ekici
Pages: 363-368
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforAssessment of patients’ preferences regarding the characteristics associated with the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (187.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Clinical use of aclidinium in patients with COPD
Debra J Reid & Alexa A Carlson
Pages: 369-379
Published online: 28 Apr 2014
AbstractforClinical use of aclidinium in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (270.7 KB)
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Expert Opinion

Editorial
Expert consensus on acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the People’s Republic of China
Bai-qiang Cai, Shao-xi Cai, Rong-chang Chen, Li-ying Cui, Yu-lin Feng, Yu-tong Gu, Shao-guang Huang, Rong-yu Liu, Guang-nan Liu, Huan-zhong Shi, Yi Shi, Yuan-lin Song, Tie-ying Sun, Chang-zheng Wang, Jing-lan Wang, Fu-qiang Wen, Wei Xiao, Yong-jian Xu, Xi-xin Yan, Wan-zhen Yao, Qin Yu, Jing Zhang, Jin-ping Zheng, Jie Liu & Chun-xue Bai
Pages: 381-395
Published online: 25 Apr 2014
AbstractforExpert consensus on acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the People’s Republic of China | Full Text | References | PDF (307.2 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Cytokine inhibition in the treatment of COPD
Gaetano Caramori, Ian M Adcock, Antonino Di Stefano & Kian Fan Chung
Pages: 397-412
Published online: 28 Apr 2014
AbstractforCytokine inhibition in the treatment of COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (325.4 KB)
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Case Series

The successful treatment of hypercapnic respiratory failure with oral modafinil
Helen Parnell, Ginny Quirke, Sally Farmer, Sumbo Adeyemo & Veronica Varney
Pages: 413-419
Published online: 30 Apr 2014
AbstractforThe successful treatment of hypercapnic respiratory failure with oral modafinil | Full Text | References | PDF (225 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Corticosteroids in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
J Andrew Woods, James S Wheeler, Christopher K Finch & Nathan A Pinner
Pages: 421-430
Published online: 03 May 2014
AbstractforCorticosteroids in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (265.5 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Long-acting bronchodilator use after hospitalization for COPD: an observational study of health insurance claims data
Christine L Baker, Kelly H Zou & Jun Su
Pages: 431-439
Published online: 03 May 2014
AbstractforLong-acting bronchodilator use after hospitalization for COPD: an observational study of health insurance claims data | Full Text | References | PDF (693.9 KB)
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Article
Living in negotiation: patients’ experiences of being in the diagnostic process of COPD
Sari Lindgren, Sissel Lisa Storli & Lena Wiklund-Gustin
Pages: 441-451
Published online: 06 May 2014
AbstractforLiving in negotiation: patients’ experiences of being in the diagnostic process of COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (250.9 KB)
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Article
The relationship between early reversibility test and maximal inspiratory pressure in patients with airway obstruction
Sevket Ozkaya, Adem Dirican, Sule Ozbay Kaya, Rabia C Karanfil, Merve G Bayrak, Ozgür Bostancı & Ferah Ece
Pages: 453-456
Published online: 05 May 2014
AbstractforThe relationship between early reversibility test and maximal inspiratory pressure in patients with airway obstruction | Full Text | References | PDF (206.6 KB)
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Article
Risk of pneumonia with inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β2 agonist therapy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cluster analysis
Rachael L DiSantostefano, Hao Li, David Hinds, Dmitry V Galkin & David B Rubin
Pages: 457-468
Published online: 07 May 2014
AbstractforRisk of pneumonia with inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β2 agonist therapy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cluster analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (419 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Comparative efficacy of inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist combinations in preventing COPD exacerbations: a Bayesian network meta-analysis
Yuji Oba & Nazir A Lone
Pages: 469-479
Published online: 12 May 2014
AbstractforComparative efficacy of inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist combinations in preventing COPD exacerbations: a Bayesian network meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (587.3 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Efficacy of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction: a meta-analysis
Imran H Iftikhar, Franklin R McGuire & Ali I Musani
Pages: 481-491
Published online: 14 May 2014
AbstractforEfficacy of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (669.8 KB)
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Article
Does the duration of smoking cessation have an impact on hospital admission and health-related quality of life amongst COPD patients?
Hazlinda Abu Hassan, Noorizan Abd Aziz, Yahaya Hassan & Fahmi Hassan
Pages: 493-499
Published online: 14 May 2014
AbstractforDoes the duration of smoking cessation have an impact on hospital admission and health-related quality of life amongst COPD patients? | Full Text | References | PDF (232.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Depression and anxiety predict health-related quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review and meta-analysis
Amy Blakemore, Chris Dickens, Else Guthrie, Peter Bower, Evangelos Kontopantelis, Cara Afzal & Peter A Coventry
Pages: 501-512
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforDepression and anxiety predict health-related quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (398.8 KB)
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Article
Chronic disease self-management and exercise in COPD as pulmonary rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial
Helen L Cameron-Tucker, Richard Wood-Baker, Christine Owen, Lyn Joseph & E Haydn Walters
Pages: 513-523
Published online: 19 May 2014
AbstractforChronic disease self-management and exercise in COPD as pulmonary rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (670.6 KB)
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Article
Pulmonary adenocarcinoma mutation profile in smokers with smoking-related interstitial fibrosis
Andrea Primiani, Dora Dias-Santagata, A John Iafrate & Richard L Kradin
Pages: 525-531
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforPulmonary adenocarcinoma mutation profile in smokers with smoking-related interstitial fibrosis | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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A randomized controlled trial of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on markers of epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) in large airway samples in COPD: an exploratory proof of concept study
Sukhwinder Singh Sohal, Amir Soltani, David Reid, Chris Ward, Karen E Wills, H Konrad Muller & Eugene Haydn Walters
Pages: 533-542
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforA randomized controlled trial of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on markers of epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) in large airway samples in COPD: an exploratory proof of concept study | Full Text | References | PDF (1,022.9 KB)
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Article
Increased serum levels of lipocalin-1 and -2 in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Xiao-ru Wang, Yong-pu Li, Shui Gao, Wei Xia, Kun Gao, Qing-hua Kong, Hui Qi, Ling Wu, Jing Zhang, Jie-ming Qu & Chun-xue Bai
Pages: 543-549
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforIncreased serum levels of lipocalin-1 and -2 in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (776 KB)
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Article
Real-world characterization and differentiation of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease strategy classification
David B Price, Christine L Baker, Kelly H Zou, Victoria S Higgins, James T Bailey & James S Pike
Pages: 551-561
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforReal-world characterization and differentiation of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease strategy classification | Full Text | References | PDF (555.5 KB)
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Article
Prevalence of airflow limitation in outpatients with cardiovascular diseases in Japan
Katsuya Onishi, Daisuke Yoshimoto, Gerry W Hagan & Paul W Jones
Pages: 563-568
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforPrevalence of airflow limitation in outpatients with cardiovascular diseases in Japan | Full Text | References | PDF (395.5 KB)
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Article
Outcomes and costs of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with inhaled fixed combinations: the Italian perspective of the PATHOS study
Alessandro Roggeri, Claudio Micheletto & Daniela Paola Roggeri
Pages: 569-576
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforOutcomes and costs of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with inhaled fixed combinations: the Italian perspective of the PATHOS study | Full Text | References | PDF (317.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Activity restriction in mild COPD: a challenging clinical problem
Denis E O’Donnell & Kevin B Gebke
Pages: 577-588
Published online: 04 Jun 2014
AbstractforActivity restriction in mild COPD: a challenging clinical problem | Full Text | References | PDF (411.8 KB)
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Article
Ventilatory requirements of quadriceps resistance training in people with COPD and healthy controls
Linzy Houchen-Wolloff, Carolyn J Sandland, Samantha L Harrison, Manoj K Menon, Mike D Morgan, Michael C Steiner & Sally J Singh
Pages: 589-595
Published online: 05 Jun 2014
AbstractforVentilatory requirements of quadriceps resistance training in people with COPD and healthy controls | Full Text | References | PDF (273.7 KB)
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Continuing to Confront COPD International Patient Survey: methods, COPD prevalence, and disease burden in 2012–2013
Sarah H Landis, Hana Muellerova, David M Mannino, Ana M Menezes, MeiLan K Han, Thys van der Molen, Masakazu Ichinose, Zaurbek Aisanov, Yeon-Mok Oh & Kourtney J Davis
Pages: 597-611
Published online: 06 Jun 2014
AbstractforContinuing to Confront COPD International Patient Survey: methods, COPD prevalence, and disease burden in 2012–2013 | Full Text | References | PDF (454.5 KB)
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Long-term dynamics of death rates of emphysema, asthma, and pneumonia and improving air quality
Julia Kravchenko, Igor Akushevich, Amy P Abernethy, Sheila Holman, William G Ross Jr & H Kim Lyerly
Pages: 613-627
Published online: 16 Jun 2014
AbstractforLong-term dynamics of death rates of emphysema, asthma, and pneumonia and improving air quality | Full Text | References | PDF (567.1 KB)
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Efficacy and safety of olodaterol once daily delivered via Respimat® in patients with GOLD 2–4 COPD: results from two replicate 48-week studies
Gary T Ferguson, Gregory J Feldman, Peter Hofbauer, Alan Hamilton, Lisa Allen, Lawrence Korducki & Paul Sachs
Pages: 629-645
Published online: 16 Jun 2014
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of olodaterol once daily delivered via Respimat® in patients with GOLD 2–4 COPD: results from two replicate 48-week studies | Full Text | References | PDF (644 KB)
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Surveillance of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in high-risk individuals by using regional lung cancer mass screening
Yasuo Sekine, Ryoko Yanagibori, Kiminori Suzuki, Sonomi Sugiyama, Haruko Yamaji, Michiko Ishibashi & Takehiko Fujisawa
Pages: 647-656
Published online: 23 Jun 2014
AbstractforSurveillance of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in high-risk individuals by using regional lung cancer mass screening | Full Text | References | PDF (789 KB)
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Roflumilast and dyspnea in patients with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pooled analysis of four clinical trials
Stephen I Rennard, Shawn X Sun, Stavros Tourkodimitris, Paul Rowe, Udo M Goehring, Dirk Bredenbröker & Peter M A Calverley
Pages: 657-673
Published online: 24 Jun 2014
AbstractforRoflumilast and dyspnea in patients with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pooled analysis of four clinical trials | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB)
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Extent and prevalence of cognitive dysfunction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic non-obstructive bronchitis, and in asymptomatic smokers, compared to normal reference values
Roberto W Dal Negro, Luca Bonadiman, Silvia Tognella, Fernanda P Bricolo & Paola Turco
Pages: 675-683
Published online: 26 Jun 2014
AbstractforExtent and prevalence of cognitive dysfunction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic non-obstructive bronchitis, and in asymptomatic smokers, compared to normal reference values | Full Text | References | PDF (538.5 KB)
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Efficacy of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction: a meta-analysis [Corrigendum]
Page: 685
Published online: 27 Jun 2014
CitationforEfficacy of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction: a meta-analysis [Corrigendum] | Full Text | PDF (104.6 KB)
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Review Article
Differential pharmacology and clinical utility of emerging combination treatments in the management of COPD – role of umeclidinium/vilanterol
Mario Malerba, Jaymin Bhagwanji Morjaria & Alessandro Radaeli
Pages: 687-695
Published online: 27 Jun 2014
AbstractforDifferential pharmacology and clinical utility of emerging combination treatments in the management of COPD – role of umeclidinium/vilanterol | Full Text | References | PDF (341.8 KB)
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Lung function efficacy and symptomatic benefit of olodaterol once daily delivered via Respimat® versus placebo and formoterol twice daily in patients with GOLD 2–4 COPD: results from two replicate 48-week studies
Andrea Koch, Emilio Pizzichini, Alan Hamilton, Lorna Hart, Lawrence Korducki, Maria Cristina De Salvo & Pierluigi Paggiaro
Pages: 697-714
Published online: 05 Jul 2014
AbstractforLung function efficacy and symptomatic benefit of olodaterol once daily delivered via Respimat® versus placebo and formoterol twice daily in patients with GOLD 2–4 COPD: results from two replicate 48-week studies | Full Text | References | PDF (782.3 KB)
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Adjunctive treatment with oral AKL1, a botanical nutraceutical, in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Claire Brockwell, Sundari Ampikaipakan, Darren W Sexton, David Price, Daryl Freeman, Mike Thomas, Muzammil Ali & Andrew M Wilson
Pages: 715-721
Published online: 09 Jul 2014
AbstractforAdjunctive treatment with oral AKL1, a botanical nutraceutical, in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (231.1 KB)
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Review Article
Influence of diet and obesity on COPD development and outcomes
Corrine Hanson, Erica P Rutten, Emiel FM Wouters & Stephen Rennard
Pages: 723-733
Published online: 05 Aug 2014
AbstractforInfluence of diet and obesity on COPD development and outcomes | Full Text | References | PDF (281.1 KB)
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Interleukin-6 and interleukin-8 blood levels’ poor association with the severity and clinical profile of ex-smokers with COPD
Maria Rosedália de Moraes, Adeliane Castro da Costa, Krislainy de Sousa Corrêa, Ana Paula Junqueira-Kipnis & Marcelo Fouad Rabahi
Pages: 735-743
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforInterleukin-6 and interleukin-8 blood levels’ poor association with the severity and clinical profile of ex-smokers with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (535.5 KB)
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Characterization of airway inflammation in patients with COPD using fractional exhaled nitric oxide levels: a pilot study
James F Donohue, Nancy Herje, Glenn Crater & Kathleen Rickard
Pages: 745-751
Published online: 16 Jul 2014
AbstractforCharacterization of airway inflammation in patients with COPD using fractional exhaled nitric oxide levels: a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (314.5 KB)
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Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adult male cigarettes smokers: a community-based study in Jordan
Mousa Al Omari, Basheer Y Khassawneh, Yousef Khader, Ali Shakir Dauod & George Bergus
Pages: 753-758
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforPrevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adult male cigarettes smokers: a community-based study in Jordan | Full Text | References | PDF (216.3 KB)
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Serum cytokine profiling and enrichment analysis reveal the involvement of immunological and inflammatory pathways in stable patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Geetanjali Bade, Meraj Alam Khan, Akhilesh Kumar Srivastava, Parul Khare, Krishna Kumar Solaiappan, Randeep Guleria, Nades Palaniyar & Anjana Talwar
Pages: 759-773
Published online: 05 Aug 2014
AbstractforSerum cytokine profiling and enrichment analysis reveal the involvement of immunological and inflammatory pathways in stable patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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A US database study characterizing patients initiating a budesonide–formoterol combination versus tiotropium bromide as initial maintenance therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
David M Kern, Setareh A Williams, Ozgur Tunceli, Catrin Wessman, Siting Zhou, Ned Pethick, Hanaa Elhefni & Frank Trudo
Pages: 775-783
Published online: 18 Jul 2014
AbstractforA US database study characterizing patients initiating a budesonide–formoterol combination versus tiotropium bromide as initial maintenance therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (385.1 KB)
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Symptoms and impact of symptoms on function and health in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic heart failure in primary health care
Kersti Theander, Mikael Hasselgren, Kristina Luhr, Jeanette Eckerblad, Mitra Unosson & Ingela Karlsson
Pages: 785-794
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforSymptoms and impact of symptoms on function and health in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic heart failure in primary health care | Full Text | References | PDF (301.4 KB)
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Characteristics and self-rated health of overlap syndrome
Jung Wha Chung, Kyoung Ae Kong, Jin Hwa Lee, Seok Jeong Lee, Yon Ju Ryu & Jung Hyun Chang
Pages: 795-804
Published online: 21 Jul 2014
AbstractforCharacteristics and self-rated health of overlap syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (345.1 KB)
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Pulmonary function impairment in patients with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema with and without airflow obstruction
Yoshiaki Kitaguchi, Keisaku Fujimoto, Masayuki Hanaoka, Takayuki Honda, Junichi Hotta & Jiro Hirayama
Pages: 805-811
Published online: 29 Jul 2014
AbstractforPulmonary function impairment in patients with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema with and without airflow obstruction | Full Text | References | PDF (273.8 KB)
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Once-daily long-acting beta-agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an indirect comparison of olodaterol and indacaterol
Neil S Roskell, Antonio Anzueto, Alan Hamilton, Bernd Disse & Karin Becker
Pages: 813-824
Published online: 31 Jul 2014
AbstractforOnce-daily long-acting beta-agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an indirect comparison of olodaterol and indacaterol | Full Text | References | PDF (480.8 KB)
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Review Article
Update on the pathological processes, molecular biology, and clinical utility of N-acetylcysteine in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Hoi Nam Tse & Cee Zhung Steven Tseng
Pages: 825-836
Published online: 06 Aug 2014
AbstractforUpdate on the pathological processes, molecular biology, and clinical utility of N-acetylcysteine in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (282.9 KB)
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Noninvasive ventilation in acute respiratory failure
Arantxa Mas & Josep Masip
Pages: 837-852
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforNoninvasive ventilation in acute respiratory failure | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Airway epithelial platelet-activating factor receptor expression is markedly upregulated in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Shakti Dhar Shukla, Sukhwinder Singh Sohal, Malik Quasir Mahmood, David Reid, Hans Konrad Muller & Eugene Haydn Walters
Pages: 853-861
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforAirway epithelial platelet-activating factor receptor expression is markedly upregulated in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Evaluation of ghrelin level and appetite regulation in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Ye Wang, Yongchun Shen, Qiunan Zuo, Li Zhao, Chun Wan, Panwen Tian, Lei Chen & Fuqiang Wen
Pages: 863-870
Published online: 14 Aug 2014
AbstractforEvaluation of ghrelin level and appetite regulation in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (860.1 KB)
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Epidemiology and clinical impact of major comorbidities in patients with COPD
Miranda Caroline Smith & Jeremy P Wrobel
Pages: 871-888
Published online: 27 Aug 2014
AbstractforEpidemiology and clinical impact of major comorbidities in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (499.8 KB)
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Management of COPD in the UK primary-care setting: an analysis of real-life prescribing patterns
David Price, Daniel West, Guy Brusselle, Kevin Gruffydd-Jones, Rupert Jones, Marc Miravitlles, Andrea Rossi, Catherine Hutton, Valerie L Ashton, Rebecca Stewart & Katsiaryna Bichel
Pages: 889-905
Published online: 27 Aug 2014
AbstractforManagement of COPD in the UK primary-care setting: an analysis of real-life prescribing patterns | Full Text | References | PDF (2.8 MB)
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Self-management in patients with COPD: theoretical context, content, outcomes, and integration into clinical care
Ad A Kaptein, Maarten J Fischer & Margreet Scharloo
Pages: 907-917
Published online: 01 Sep 2014
AbstractforSelf-management in patients with COPD: theoretical context, content, outcomes, and integration into clinical care | Full Text | References | PDF (990.4 KB)
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Once-daily indacaterol 75 μg in moderate- to-severe COPD: results of a Phase IV study assessing time until patients’ perceived onset of effect
Thomas M Siler, Craig F LaForce, Farid Kianifard, James Williams & Selwyn Spangenthal
Pages: 919-925
Published online: 01 Sep 2014
AbstractforOnce-daily indacaterol 75 μg in moderate- to-severe COPD: results of a Phase IV study assessing time until patients’ perceived onset of effect | Full Text | References | PDF (250.1 KB)
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Central airways remodeling in COPD patients
Laura Pini, Valentina Pinelli, Denise Modina, Michela Bezzi, Laura Tiberio & Claudio Tantucci
Pages: 927-933
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforCentral airways remodeling in COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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A telehealth program for self-management of COPD exacerbations and promotion of an active lifestyle: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Monique Tabak, Marjolein Brusse-Keizer, Paul van der Valk, Hermie Hermens & Miriam Vollenbroek-Hutten
Pages: 935-944
Published online: 09 Sep 2014
AbstractforA telehealth program for self-management of COPD exacerbations and promotion of an active lifestyle: a pilot randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (638.2 KB)
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Review Article
Distinguishing adult-onset asthma from COPD: a review and a new approach
Michael J Abramson, Jennifer L Perret, Shyamali C Dharmage, Vanessa M McDonald & Christine F McDonald
Pages: 945-962
Published online: 09 Sep 2014
AbstractforDistinguishing adult-onset asthma from COPD: a review and a new approach | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB)
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Chronic respiratory diseases and risk factors in 12 regions of the Russian Federation
Alexander G Chuchalin, Nikolai Khaltaev, Nikolay S Antonov, Dmitry V Galkin, Leonid G Manakov, Paola Antonini, Michael Murphy, Alexander G Solodovnikov, Jean Bousquet, Marcelo HS Pereira & Irina V Demko
Pages: 963-974
Published online: 12 Sep 2014
AbstractforChronic respiratory diseases and risk factors in 12 regions of the Russian Federation | Full Text | References | PDF (328.7 KB)
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Systemic and pulmonary inflammation is independent of skeletal muscle changes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bethan L Barker, Susan McKenna, Vijay Mistry, Mitesh Pancholi, Hemu Patel, Koirobi Haldar, Michael R Barer, Ian D Pavord, Michael C Steiner, Christopher E Brightling & Mona Bafadhel
Pages: 975-981
Published online: 15 Sep 2014
AbstractforSystemic and pulmonary inflammation is independent of skeletal muscle changes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (413.1 KB)
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Volumetric capnography for the evaluation of chronic airways diseases
Liliani Veronez, Monica Corso Pereira, Silvia Maria Doria da Silva, Luisa Affi Barcaui, Eduardo Mello De Capitani, Marcos Mello Moreira & Ilma Aparecida Paschoal
Pages: 983-989
Published online: 23 Sep 2014
AbstractforVolumetric capnography for the evaluation of chronic airways diseases | Full Text | References | PDF (520.6 KB)
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Comparison of disease-severity measures within severe and very severe COPD patients: results from a nationally representative chart review and patient survey
Caitlyn T Solem, Shawn X Sun, Sizhu Liu, Cynthia Macahilig, Monica Katyal, Xin Gao & Andrew F Shorr
Pages: 991-998
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforComparison of disease-severity measures within severe and very severe COPD patients: results from a nationally representative chart review and patient survey | Full Text | References | PDF (352.7 KB)
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Health status in patients with coexistent COPD and heart failure: a validation and comparison between the Clinical COPD Questionnaire and the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire
Farida F Berkhof, Leola Metzemaekers, Steven M Uil, Huib AM Kerstjens & Jan WK van den Berg
Pages: 999-1008
Published online: 22 Sep 2014
AbstractforHealth status in patients with coexistent COPD and heart failure: a validation and comparison between the Clinical COPD Questionnaire and the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire | Full Text | References | PDF (320.3 KB)
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A simple semipaced 3-minute chair rise test for routine exercise tolerance testing in COPD
Bernard Aguilaniu, Hubert Roth, Jesus Gonzalez-Bermejo, Marie Jondot, Jocelyne Maitre, François Denis & Thomas Similowski
Pages: 1009-1019
Published online: 23 Sep 2014
AbstractforA simple semipaced 3-minute chair rise test for routine exercise tolerance testing in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (724.3 KB)
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Characteristics of patients with COPD newly prescribed a long-acting bronchodilator: a retrospective cohort study
Keele E Wurst, Samantha St Laurent, Hana Mullerova & Kourtney J Davis
Pages: 1021-1031
Published online: 25 Sep 2014
AbstractforCharacteristics of patients with COPD newly prescribed a long-acting bronchodilator: a retrospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (398.9 KB)
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Sex-specific relationships between adverse childhood experiences and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in five states
Timothy J Cunningham, Earl S Ford, Janet B Croft, Melissa T Merrick, Italia V Rolle & Wayne H Giles
Pages: 1033-1043
Published online: 26 Sep 2014
AbstractforSex-specific relationships between adverse childhood experiences and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in five states | Full Text | References | PDF (331.9 KB)
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Relationship between the GOLD combined COPD assessment staging system and bacterial isolation
Yusuf Aydemir, Özlem Aydemir & Fatma Kalem
Pages: 1045-1051
Published online: 27 Sep 2014
AbstractforRelationship between the GOLD combined COPD assessment staging system and bacterial isolation | Full Text | References | PDF (252.4 KB)
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Impact of COPD in patients with lung cancer and advanced disease treated with chemotherapy and/or tyrosine kinase inhibitors
José Luis Izquierdo, Pilar Resano, Abdulkader El Hachem, Desiré Graziani, Carlos Almonacid & Ignacio M Sánchez
Pages: 1053-1058
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforImpact of COPD in patients with lung cancer and advanced disease treated with chemotherapy and/or tyrosine kinase inhibitors | Full Text | References | PDF (819.9 KB)
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Reduction of exacerbation frequency in patients with COPD after participation in a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program
D van Ranst, WA Stoop, JW Meijer, HJ Otten & IG van de Port
Pages: 1059-1067
Published online: 03 Oct 2014
AbstractforReduction of exacerbation frequency in patients with COPD after participation in a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program | Full Text | References | PDF (402.7 KB)
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The effects of high intensity exercise during pulmonary rehabilitation on ventilatory parameters in people with moderate to severe stable COPD: a systematic review
Kristin Osterling, Kimbly MacFadyen, Robert Gilbert & Gail Dechman
Pages: 1069-1079
Published online: 01 Oct 2014
AbstractforThe effects of high intensity exercise during pulmonary rehabilitation on ventilatory parameters in people with moderate to severe stable COPD: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (294.3 KB)
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Self-efficacy enhancing intervention increases light physical activity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Janet L Larson, Margaret K Covey, Mary C Kapella, Charles G Alex & Edward McAuley
Pages: 1081-1090
Published online: 03 Oct 2014
AbstractforSelf-efficacy enhancing intervention increases light physical activity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (305.2 KB)
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The mediating role of cytokine IL-6 on the relationship of FEV1 upon 6-minute walk distance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Simonetta Baldi, Paul E Jose, Claudio Bruschi, Gian Domenico Pinna, Roberto Maestri, Antonella Rezzani, Ezio Bellinzona, Claudio Fracchia, Elena Dacosto, Paola Crotti & Silvia Montemartini
Pages: 1091-1099
Published online: 07 Oct 2014
AbstractforThe mediating role of cytokine IL-6 on the relationship of FEV1 upon 6-minute walk distance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (408.3 KB)
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Review Article
The causes and consequences of seasonal variation in COPD exacerbations
Gavin C Donaldson & Jadwiga A Wedzicha
Pages: 1101-1110
Published online: 06 Oct 2014
AbstractforThe causes and consequences of seasonal variation in COPD exacerbations | Full Text | References | PDF (955.6 KB)
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The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome-related symptoms and their relation to airflow limitation in an elderly population receiving home care
Christos F Kleisiaris, Evangelos I Kritsotakis, Zoe Daniil, Nikolaos Tzanakis, Agelos Papaioannou & Konstantinos I Gourgoulianis
Pages: 1111-1117
Published online: 10 Oct 2014
AbstractforThe prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome-related symptoms and their relation to airflow limitation in an elderly population receiving home care | Full Text | References | PDF (284 KB)
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Review Article
Lower airway colonization and inflammatory response in COPD: a focus on Haemophilus influenzae
Lydia J Finney, Andrew Ritchie, Elizabeth Pollard, Sebastian L Johnston & Patrick Mallia
Pages: 1119-1132
Published online: 13 Oct 2014
AbstractforLower airway colonization and inflammatory response in COPD: a focus on Haemophilus influenzae | Full Text | References | PDF (527.1 KB)
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Efficacy and safety of combining olodaterol Respimat® and tiotropium HandiHaler® in patients with COPD: results of two randomized, double-blind, active-controlled studies
Richard ZuWallack, Lisa Allen, Gemzel Hernandez, Naitee Ting & Roger Abrahams
Pages: 1133-1144
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of combining olodaterol Respimat® and tiotropium HandiHaler® in patients with COPD: results of two randomized, double-blind, active-controlled studies | Full Text | References | PDF (441.1 KB)
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Review Article
Influence of sex on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk and treatment outcomes
Shambhu Aryal, Enrique Diaz-Guzman & David M Mannino
Pages: 1145-1154
Published online: 14 Oct 2014
AbstractforInfluence of sex on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk and treatment outcomes | Full Text | References | PDF (468.2 KB)
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Characteristics of undiagnosed COPD in a senior community center
Simeão Rodrigo Santos, Elisângela Silva Lizzi & Elcio Oliveira Vianna
Pages: 1155-1161
Published online: 15 Oct 2014
AbstractforCharacteristics of undiagnosed COPD in a senior community center | Full Text | References | PDF (226.9 KB)
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Comparing the effectiveness of small-particle versus large-particle inhaled corticosteroid in COPD
Dirkje S Postma, Nicolas Roche, Gene Colice, Elliot Israel, Richard J Martin, Willem MC van Aalderen, Jonathan Grigg, Anne Burden, Elizabeth V Hillyer, Julie von Ziegenweidt, Gokul Gopalan & David Price
Pages: 1163-1186
Published online: 17 Oct 2014
AbstractforComparing the effectiveness of small-particle versus large-particle inhaled corticosteroid in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (4.2 MB)
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How do COPD comorbidities affect ICU outcomes?
Esra Akkutuk Ongel, Zuhal Karakurt, Cuneyt Salturk, Huriye Berk Takir, Bunyamin Burunsuzoglu, Feyza Kargin, Gulbanu H Ekinci, Ozlem Mocin, Gokay Gungor, Nalan Adiguzel & Adnan Yilmaz
Pages: 1187-1196
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforHow do COPD comorbidities affect ICU outcomes? | Full Text | References | PDF (424.4 KB)
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Optimizing nonpharmacological management following an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Samantha L Harrison, Roger Goldstein, Laura Desveaux, Verity Tulloch & Dina Brooks
Pages: 1197-1205
Published online: 29 Oct 2014
AbstractforOptimizing nonpharmacological management following an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (240.2 KB)
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Oxidative stress and free radicals in COPD – implications and relevance for treatment
Wolfgang Domej, Karl Oettl & Wilfried Renner
Pages: 1207-1224
Published online: 17 Oct 2014
AbstractforOxidative stress and free radicals in COPD – implications and relevance for treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (498.1 KB)
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Low FEV1, smoking history, and obesity are factors associated with oxygen saturation decrease in an adult population cohort
Monica Linea Vold, Ulf Aasebø & Hasse Melbye
Pages: 1225-1233
Published online: 21 Oct 2014
AbstractforLow FEV1, smoking history, and obesity are factors associated with oxygen saturation decrease in an adult population cohort | Full Text | References | PDF (395.7 KB)
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Application of a new parameter in the 6-minute walk test for manifold analysis of exercise capacity in patients with COPD
Naoki Ijiri, Hiroshi Kanazawa, Takahiro Yoshikawa & Kazuto Hirata
Pages: 1235-1240
Published online: 29 Oct 2022
AbstractforApplication of a new parameter in the 6-minute walk test for manifold analysis of exercise capacity in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (383.4 KB)
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Oxygen therapy in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Simon E Brill & Jadwiga A Wedzicha
Pages: 1241-1252
Published online: 07 Nov 2014
AbstractforOxygen therapy in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (367.1 KB)
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Effects of Tai Chi on exercise capacity and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Weibing Wu, Xiaodan Liu, Longbing Wang, Zhenwei Wang, Jun Hu & Juntao Yan
Pages: 1253-1263
Published online: 07 Nov 2014
AbstractforEffects of Tai Chi on exercise capacity and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (405.6 KB)
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Czech multicenter research database of severe COPD
Barbora Novotna, Vladimir Koblizek, Jaromir Zatloukal, Marek Plutinsky, Karel Hejduk, Zuzana Zbozinkova, Jiri Jarkovsky, Ondrej Sobotik, Tomas Dvorak & Petr Safranek
Pages: 1265-1274
Published online: 10 Nov 2014
AbstractforCzech multicenter research database of severe COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (649.2 KB)
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Time to adapt exercise training regimens in pulmonary rehabilitation – a review of the literature
Annemarie L Lee & Anne E Holland
Pages: 1275-1288
Published online: 10 Nov 2014
AbstractforTime to adapt exercise training regimens in pulmonary rehabilitation – a review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (431.7 KB)
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Overview of the prevalence, impact, and management of depression and anxiety in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Maria Panagioti, Charlotte Scott, Amy Blakemore & Peter A Coventry
Pages: 1289-1306
Published online: 13 Nov 2014
AbstractforOverview of the prevalence, impact, and management of depression and anxiety in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (395.8 KB)
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Comorbidity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Related to disease severity?
Jose M Echave-Sustaeta, Lorena Comeche Casanova, Borja G Cosio, Juan Jose Soler-Cataluña, Ricardo Garcia-Lujan & Xavier Ribera
Pages: 1307-1314
Published online: 19 Nov 2014
AbstractforComorbidity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Related to disease severity? | Full Text | References | PDF (234.1 KB)
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Gait speed as a measure of functional status in COPD patients
Craig Karpman & Roberto Benzo
Pages: 1315-1320
Published online: 21 Nov 2014
AbstractforGait speed as a measure of functional status in COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (318.2 KB)
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Prevalence and correlates of suicide ideation in patients with COPD: a mixed methods study
Sara Fleehart, Vincent S Fan, Huong Q Nguyen, Jungeun Lee, Ruth Kohen, Jerald R Herting, Gustavo Matute-Bello, Sandra G Adams, Genevieve Pagalilauan & Soo Borson
Pages: 1321-1329
Published online: 04 Dec 2014
AbstractforPrevalence and correlates of suicide ideation in patients with COPD: a mixed methods study | Full Text | References | PDF (276 KB)
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Systematic review comparing LABA, olodaterol, and indacaterol: limitations
James F Donohue
Pages: 1331-1335
Published online: 05 Dec 2014
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Paradoxical association between body mass index and in-hospital mortality in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Japan
Yasuhiro Yamauchi, Wakae Hasegawa, Hideo Yasunaga, Mitsuhiro Sunohara, Taisuke Jo, Kazutaka Takami, Hiroki Matsui, Kiyohide Fushimi & Takahide Nagase
Pages: 1337-1346
Published online: 09 Dec 2014
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Lobar analysis of collapsibility indices to assess functional lung volumes in COPD patients
Mariko Kitano, Shingo Iwano, Naozumi Hashimoto, Keiji Matsuo, Yoshinori Hasegawa & Shinji Naganawa
Pages: 1347-1356
Published online: 09 Dec 2014
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The relationship between the COPD Assessment Test score and airflow limitation in Japan in patients aged over 40 years with a smoking history
Daisuke Yoshimoto, Yasutaka Nakano, Katsuya Onishi, Gerry Hagan & Paul Jones
Pages: 1357-1363
Published online: 09 Dec 2014
AbstractforThe relationship between the COPD Assessment Test score and airflow limitation in Japan in patients aged over 40 years with a smoking history | Full Text | References | PDF (427.2 KB)
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Ease-of-use preference for the ELLIPTA® dry powder inhaler over a commonly used single-dose capsule dry powder inhaler by inhalation device-naïve Japanese volunteers aged 40 years or older
Yuko Komase, Akimoto Asako, Akihiro Kobayashi & Raj Sharma
Pages: 1365-1375
Published online: 11 Dec 2014
AbstractforEase-of-use preference for the ELLIPTA® dry powder inhaler over a commonly used single-dose capsule dry powder inhaler by inhalation device-naïve Japanese volunteers aged 40 years or older | Full Text | References | PDF (477.3 KB)
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Use of time in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – a systematic review
Toby Hunt, Sarah Madigan, Marie T Williams & Tim S Olds
Pages: 1377-1388
Published online: 12 Dec 2014
AbstractforUse of time in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (946.6 KB)
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The clinical use of regenerative therapy in COPD
Roberto Lipsi, Paola Rogliani, Luigino Calzetta, Andrea Segreti & Mario Cazzola
Pages: 1389-1396
Published online: 12 Dec 2014
AbstractforThe clinical use of regenerative therapy in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (205.5 KB)
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The concept of control of COPD in clinical practice
Juan José Soler-Cataluña, Bernardino Alcázar-Navarrete & Marc Miravitlles
Pages: 1397-1405
Published online: 12 Dec 2014
AbstractforThe concept of control of COPD in clinical practice | Full Text | References | PDF (993.1 KB)
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