International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Volume 3, Issue 4 (2008)

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International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Volume 3, Issue 4 (2008)

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Review Article
Health literacy in COPD
Nicola J Roberts, Ramesh Ghiassi & Martyn R Partridge
Pages: 499-507
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforHealth literacy in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (592.3 KB)
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Tissue regeneration as next-generation therapy for COPD – potential applications
Shunsuke Ohnishi & Noritoshi Nagaya
Pages: 509-514
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforTissue regeneration as next-generation therapy for COPD – potential applications | Full Text | References | PDF (84.2 KB)
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Use of azithromycin in the treatment of acute exacerbations of COPD
Aaron P Milstone
Pages: 515-520
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforUse of azithromycin in the treatment of acute exacerbations of COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (81.8 KB)
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Long-acting β2-agonists (LABA) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: efficacy and safety
Andrea Rossi, Sonia Khirani & Mario Cazzola
Pages: 521-529
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforLong-acting β2-agonists (LABA) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: efficacy and safety | Full Text | References | PDF (97.7 KB)
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Role of T-lymphocytes and pro-inflammatory mediators in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Aneal Gadgil & Steven R Duncan
Pages: 531-541
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforRole of T-lymphocytes and pro-inflammatory mediators in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (7 MB)
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ABCD of the phosphodiesterase family: interaction and differential activity in COPD
David MG Halpin
Pages: 543-561
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforABCD of the phosphodiesterase family: interaction and differential activity in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (3.7 MB)
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Treatment of mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Alex Chee & Don D Sin
Pages: 563-573
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforTreatment of mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (213.2 KB)
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Safety, tolerability and risk benefit analysis of tiotropium in COPD
Yuji Oba, Tareq Zaza & Danish M Thameem
Pages: 575-584
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforSafety, tolerability and risk benefit analysis of tiotropium in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (230.7 KB)
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Airway biomarkers of the oxidant burden in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Current and future perspectives
Noora Louhelainen, Marjukka Myllärniemi, Irfan Rahman & Vuokko L Kinnula
Pages: 585-603
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforAirway biomarkers of the oxidant burden in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Current and future perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Treatment of respiratory failure in COPD
Stephan Budweiser, Rudolf A Jörres & Michael Pfeifer
Pages: 605-618
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforTreatment of respiratory failure in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (119.7 KB)
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Pathophysiological roles of microvascular alterations in pulmonary inflammatory diseases: possible implications of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and CXC chemokines
Kanami Orihara & Akio Matsuda
Pages: 619-627
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforPathophysiological roles of microvascular alterations in pulmonary inflammatory diseases: possible implications of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and CXC chemokines | Full Text | References | PDF (3.8 MB)
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Lung volume reduction surgery and lung transplantation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Jorge I Mora & Denis Hadjiliadis
Pages: 629-635
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforLung volume reduction surgery and lung transplantation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (108 KB)
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Skeletal muscle dysfunction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Ho Cheol Kim, Mahroo Mofarrahi & Sabah NA Hussain
Pages: 637-658
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforSkeletal muscle dysfunction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (4.9 MB)
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The role for S-carboxymethylcysteine (carbocisteine) in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C Hooper & J Calvert
Pages: 659-669
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforThe role for S-carboxymethylcysteine (carbocisteine) in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (97.2 KB)
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Association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea consequences
Carlos Zamarrón, Vanesa García Paz, Emilio Morete & Felix del Campo Matías
Pages: 671-682
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforAssociation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea consequences | Full Text | References | PDF (828.7 KB)
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Health-related quality of life in outpatients with COPD in daily practice: the VICE Spanish study
Antonio Martín, José M Rodríguez-González Moro, José L Izquierdo, Elena Gobartt, Pilar de Lucas & The VICE Study Group
Pages: 683-692
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforHealth-related quality of life in outpatients with COPD in daily practice: the VICE Spanish study | Full Text | References | PDF (448 KB)
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Diagnostic value of post-bronchodilator pulmonary function testing to distinguish between stable, moderate to severe COPD and asthma
Daphne C Richter, James R Joubert, Haylene Nell, Mace M Schuurmans & Elvis M Irusen
Pages: 693-699
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforDiagnostic value of post-bronchodilator pulmonary function testing to distinguish between stable, moderate to severe COPD and asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (284.1 KB)
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Determinants and predictors of the cost of COPD in primary care: A Spanish perspective
Javier de Miguel Diez, Pilar Carrasco Garrido, Marta García Carballo, Angel Gil de Miguel, Javier Rejas Gutierrez, José M Bellón Cano, Valentín Hernández Barrera & Rodrigo Jimenez García
Pages: 701-712
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforDeterminants and predictors of the cost of COPD in primary care: A Spanish perspective | Full Text | References | PDF (209.4 KB)
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Impact of social support and self-efficacy on functioning in depressed older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Patricia Marino, Jo Anne Sirey, Patrick J Raue & George S Alexopoulos
Pages: 713-718
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforImpact of social support and self-efficacy on functioning in depressed older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (79.6 KB)
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Pulmonary and systemic hepatocyte and keratinocyte growth factors in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Jaume Sauleda, Aina Noguera, David Blanquer, Jaume Pons, Meritxell López, Cristina Villena & Alvar GN Agustí
Pages: 719-725
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforPulmonary and systemic hepatocyte and keratinocyte growth factors in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (131.2 KB)
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Mental disorders and quality of life in COPD patients and their spouses
Kerstin Kühl, Wolfgang Schürmann & Winfried Rief
Pages: 727-736
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforMental disorders and quality of life in COPD patients and their spouses | Full Text | References | PDF (143.2 KB)
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Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in acute respiratory failure due to COPD vs other causes: Effectiveness and predictors of failure in a respiratory ICU in North India
Ritesh Agarwal, Rajesh Gupta, Ashutosh N Aggarwal & Dheeraj Gupta
Pages: 737-743
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforNoninvasive positive pressure ventilation in acute respiratory failure due to COPD vs other causes: Effectiveness and predictors of failure in a respiratory ICU in North India | Full Text | References | PDF (87.9 KB)
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C-reactive protein correlates with tissue oxygen availability in patients with stable COPD
Simonetta Baldi, Gian Domenico Pinna, Piera Mombaruzzo, Milena Biglieri, Angelo De Martini & Paolo Palange
Pages: 745-751
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforC-reactive protein correlates with tissue oxygen availability in patients with stable COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (158.5 KB)
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Caregivers for people with end-stage lung disease: Characteristics and unmet needs in the whole population
David C Currow, Alicia Ward, Katie Clark, Catherine M Burns & Amy P Abernethy
Pages: 753-762
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforCaregivers for people with end-stage lung disease: Characteristics and unmet needs in the whole population | Full Text | References | PDF (185.3 KB)
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Higher lung deposition with Respimat® Soft Mist™ Inhaler than HFA-MDI in COPD patients with poor technique
Peter Brand, Bettina Hederer, George Austen, Helen Dewberry & Thomas Meyer
Pages: 763-770
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforHigher lung deposition with Respimat® Soft Mist™ Inhaler than HFA-MDI in COPD patients with poor technique | Full Text | References | PDF (3.1 MB)
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Tiotropium and exercise training in COPD patients: Effects on dyspnea and exercise tolerance
Nicolino Ambrosino, Katia Foglio, Gianni Balzano, Pier Luigi Paggiaro, Patrizia Lessi & Steven Kesten
Pages: 771-780
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforTiotropium and exercise training in COPD patients: Effects on dyspnea and exercise tolerance | Full Text | References | PDF (231.5 KB)
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Suppressive activity of tiotropium bromide on matrix metalloproteinase production from lung fibroblasts in vitro
Kazuhito Asano, Yusuke Shikama, Yasuhiro Shibuya, Hiroaki Nakajima, Ken-ichi Kanai, Naohiro Yamada & Harumi Suzaki
Pages: 781-790
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforSuppressive activity of tiotropium bromide on matrix metalloproteinase production from lung fibroblasts in vitro | Full Text | References | PDF (259.9 KB)
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Self efficacy measurement and goal attainment after pulmonary rehabilitation
Rachel Garrod, Johanna Marshall & Fiona Jones
Pages: 791-796
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforSelf efficacy measurement and goal attainment after pulmonary rehabilitation | Full Text | References | PDF (76.9 KB)
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Effect of noninvasive mechanical ventilation in elderly patients with hypercapnic acute-on-chronic respiratory failure and a do-not-intubate order
Paolo Scarpazza, Cristoforo Incorvaia, Giuseppe di Franco, Stefania Raschi, Pierfranco Usai, Monica Bernareggi, Cristiano Bonacina, Chiara Melacini, Silvia Vanni, Serena Bencini, Chiara Pravettoni, Giuseppe Di Cara, Mona-Rita Yacoub, Gian Galeazzo, Riario-Sforza, Enrico Guffanti & Walter Casali
Pages: 797-801
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforEffect of noninvasive mechanical ventilation in elderly patients with hypercapnic acute-on-chronic respiratory failure and a do-not-intubate order | Full Text | References | PDF (73.2 KB)
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Geographic differences in clinical characteristics and management of COPD: the EPOCA study
Marc Miravitlles, Cristina Murio, Gema Tirado-Conde, Gur Levy, Hana Muellerova, Joan B Soriano, Alejandra Ramirez-Venegas, Fanny WS Ko, Byron Canelos-Estrella, Eduardo Giugno, Miguel Bergna, Ivan Chérrez & Antonio Anzueto
Pages: 803-814
Published online: 05 Dec 2008
AbstractforGeographic differences in clinical characteristics and management of COPD: the EPOCA study | Full Text | References | PDF (160.1 KB)
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