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Knowledge about COPD among users of primary health care services
Maria Conceição de Castro Antonelli Monteiro de Queiroz, Maria Auxiliadora Carmo Moreira, Jose R Jardim, Maria Alves Barbosa, Ruth Minamisava, Heicilainy Del Carlos Gondim, Flávia Castro Velasco & Maria Vitoria Carmo Penhavel
Pages: 1-6
Published online: 17 Dec 2014
AbstractforKnowledge about COPD among users of primary health care services | Full Text | References | PDF (211.3 KB)
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Association of genetic polymorphisms with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the Hainan population: a case-control study
Yipeng Ding, Danlei Yang, Xiaojie Xun, Zhifeng Wang, Pei Sun, Dongchuan Xu, Ping He, Huan Niu & Tianbo Jin
Pages: 7-13
Published online: 17 Dec 2014
AbstractforAssociation of genetic polymorphisms with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the Hainan population: a case-control study | Full Text | References | PDF (299.2 KB)
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Effect of severe renal impairment on umeclidinium and umeclidinium/vilanterol pharmacokinetics and safety: a single-blind, nonrandomized study
Rashmi Mehta, Kelly Hardes, Noushin Brealey, Lee Tombs, Andrew Preece & Dennis Kelleher
Pages: 15-23
Published online: 18 Dec 2014
AbstractforEffect of severe renal impairment on umeclidinium and umeclidinium/vilanterol pharmacokinetics and safety: a single-blind, nonrandomized study | Full Text | References | PDF (270 KB)
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The added value of hybrid ventilation/perfusion SPECT/CT in patients with stable COPD or apparently healthy smokers. Cancer-suspected CT findings in the lungs are common when hybrid imaging is used
Jonas Jögi, Hanna Markstad, Ellen Tufvesson, Leif Bjermer & Marika Bajc
Pages: 25-30
Published online: 18 Dec 2014
AbstractforThe added value of hybrid ventilation/perfusion SPECT/CT in patients with stable COPD or apparently healthy smokers. Cancer-suspected CT findings in the lungs are common when hybrid imaging is used | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Smoking-associated fibrosis and pulmonary asbestosis
Jacob R Bledsoe, David C Christiani & Richard L Kradin
Pages: 31-37
Published online: 19 Dec 2014
AbstractforSmoking-associated fibrosis and pulmonary asbestosis | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Continuing to Confront COPD International Physician Survey: physician knowledge and application of COPD management guidelines in 12 countries
Kourtney J Davis, Sarah H Landis, Yeon-Mok Oh, David M Mannino, MeiLan K Han, Thys van der Molen, Zaurbek Aisanov, Ana M Menezes, Masakazu Ichinose & Hana Muellerova
Pages: 39-55
Published online: 30 Dec 2014
AbstractforContinuing to Confront COPD International Physician Survey: physician knowledge and application of COPD management guidelines in 12 countries | Full Text | References | PDF (595.2 KB)
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Efficacy and safety of once-daily glycopyrronium in predominantly Chinese patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the GLOW7 study
Chen Wang, Tieying Sun, Yijiang Huang, Michael Humphries, Lingyan Bai, Lilly Li, Qian Wang, Pearl Kho, Roz Firth & Peter D’Andrea
Pages: 57-68
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of once-daily glycopyrronium in predominantly Chinese patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the GLOW7 study | Full Text | References | PDF (442.1 KB)
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Questionnaire on switching from the tiotropium HandiHaler to the Respimat inhaler in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: changes in handling and preferences immediately and several years after the switch
Soichiro Hanada, Shota Wada, Takeshi Ohno, Hirochiyo Sawaguchi, Masato Muraki & Yuji Tohda
Pages: 69-77
Published online: 06 Jan 2015
AbstractforQuestionnaire on switching from the tiotropium HandiHaler to the Respimat inhaler in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: changes in handling and preferences immediately and several years after the switch | Full Text | References | PDF (622.3 KB)
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Symptoms and impact of COPD assessed by an electronic diary in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD: psychometric results from the SHINE study
Károly Kulich, Dorothy L Keininger, Brian Tiplady & Donald Banerji
Pages: 79-94
Published online: 07 Jan 2015
AbstractforSymptoms and impact of COPD assessed by an electronic diary in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD: psychometric results from the SHINE study | Full Text | References | PDF (3 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Managing comorbidities in COPD
Georgios Hillas, Fotis Perlikos, Ioanna Tsiligianni & Nikolaos Tzanakis
Pages: 95-109
Published online: 07 Jan 2015
AbstractforManaging comorbidities in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (635.2 KB)
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Profile of inhaled glycopyrronium bromide as monotherapy and in fixed-dose combination with indacaterol maleate for the treatment of COPD
Anoop Prakash, K Suresh Babu & Jaymin B Morjaria
Pages: 111-123
Published online: 07 Jan 2015
AbstractforProfile of inhaled glycopyrronium bromide as monotherapy and in fixed-dose combination with indacaterol maleate for the treatment of COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (602.8 KB)
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Whole-body vibration improves functional capacity and quality of life in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a pilot study
Donato S Braz Júnior, Arméle Dornelas de Andrade, Andrei S Teixeira, Cléssyo A Cavalcanti, André B Morais & Patrícia EM Marinho
Pages: 125-132
Published online: 12 Jan 2015
AbstractforWhole-body vibration improves functional capacity and quality of life in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (224.8 KB)
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Long-term efficacy of intensive cycle ergometer exercise training program for advanced COPD patients
Chaicharn Pothirat, Warawut Chaiwong, Nittaya Phetsuk, Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Chaiwat Bumroongkit, Athavudh Deesomchok, Theerakorn Theerakittikul & Atikun Limsukon
Pages: 133-144
Published online: 12 Jan 2015
AbstractforLong-term efficacy of intensive cycle ergometer exercise training program for advanced COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (632 KB)
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EGLN2 and RNF150 genetic variants are associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk in the Chinese population
Yipeng Ding, Huan Niu, Hua Yang, Pei Sun, Yu Chen, Mengling Duan, Dongchuan Xu, Junxue Xu & Tianbo Jin
Pages: 145-151
Published online: 13 Jan 2015
AbstractforEGLN2 and RNF150 genetic variants are associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk in the Chinese population | Full Text | References | PDF (303.8 KB)
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Dynamic hyperinflation and dyspnea during the 6-minute walk test in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Masahiro Satake, Takanobu Shioya, Sachiko Uemura, Hitomi Takahashi, Keiyu Sugawara, Chikage Kasai, Noritaka Kiyokawa, Toru Watanabe, Sayaka Sato & Atsuyoshi Kawagoshi
Pages: 153-158
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforDynamic hyperinflation and dyspnea during the 6-minute walk test in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients | Full Text | References | PDF (413.4 KB)
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Continuing to Confront COPD International Surveys: comparison of patient and physician perceptions about COPD risk and management
Ana M Menezes, Sarah H Landis, MeiLan K Han, Hana Muellerova, Zaurbek Aisanov, Thys van der Molen, Yeon-Mok Oh, Masakazu Ichinose, David M Mannino & Kourtney J Davis
Pages: 159-172
Published online: 20 Jan 2015
AbstractforContinuing to Confront COPD International Surveys: comparison of patient and physician perceptions about COPD risk and management | Full Text | References | PDF (606 KB)
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Comorbidity and health-related quality of life in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease attending Swedish secondary care units
Josefin Sundh, Gunnar Johansson, Kjell Larsson, Anders Lindén, Claes-Göran Löfdahl, Christer Janson & Thomas Sandström
Pages: 173-183
Published online: 22 Jan 2015
AbstractforComorbidity and health-related quality of life in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease attending Swedish secondary care units | Full Text | References | PDF (657.3 KB)
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Airway inflammation in Japanese COPD patients compared with smoking and nonsmoking controls
Nobuhisa Ishikawa, Noboru Hattori, Nobuoki Kohno, Akihiro Kobayashi, Tomoyuki Hayamizu & Malcolm Johnson
Pages: 185-192
Published online: 23 Jan 2015
AbstractforAirway inflammation in Japanese COPD patients compared with smoking and nonsmoking controls | Full Text | References | PDF (284.5 KB)
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Analysis of diaphragmatic movement before and after pulmonary rehabilitation using fluoroscopy imaging in patients with COPD
Eun Mi Chun, Soo Jeong Han & Hitesh N Modi
Pages: 193-199
Published online: 27 Jan 2015
AbstractforAnalysis of diaphragmatic movement before and after pulmonary rehabilitation using fluoroscopy imaging in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (623.7 KB)
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A score to predict short-term risk of COPD exacerbations (SCOPEX)
Barry J Make, Göran Eriksson, Peter M Calverley, Christine R Jenkins, Dirkje S Postma, Stefan Peterson, Ollie Östlund & Antonio Anzueto
Pages: 201-209
Published online: 27 Jan 2015
AbstractforA score to predict short-term risk of COPD exacerbations (SCOPEX) | Full Text | References | PDF (636 KB)
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Cardiovascular and inflammatory effects of simvastatin therapy in patients with COPD: a randomized controlled trial
Michelle E John, John R Cockcroft, Tricia M McKeever, William R Coward, Dennis J Shale, Simon R Johnson, Jim G Thornton, Timothy W Harrison, Alan J Knox & Charlotte E Bolton
Pages: 211-221
Published online: 29 Jan 2015
AbstractforCardiovascular and inflammatory effects of simvastatin therapy in patients with COPD: a randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (447.5 KB)
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Analysis of autonomic modulation after an acute session of resistance exercise at different intensities in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Juliana Nicolino, Dionei Ramos, Marceli Rocha Leite, Fernanda Maria Machado Rodrigues, Bruna Spolador de Alencar Silva, Guilherme Yassuyuki Tacao, Alessandra Choqueta de Toledo, Luiz Carlos Marques Vanderlei & Ercy Mara Cipulo Ramos
Pages: 223-229
Published online: 29 Jan 2015
AbstractforAnalysis of autonomic modulation after an acute session of resistance exercise at different intensities in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients | Full Text | References | PDF (222.2 KB)
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Associated bone mineral density and obstructive sleep apnea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Tsai-Yu Wang, Yu-Lun Lo, Pai-Chien Chou, Fu-Tsai Chung, Shu-Min Lin, Ting-Yu Lin, Horng-Chyuan Lin, Chun-Hua Wang, Chih-Teng Yu & Han-Pin Kuo
Pages: 231-237
Published online: 29 Jan 2015
AbstractforAssociated bone mineral density and obstructive sleep apnea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (433 KB)
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Tiotropium HandiHaler® and Respimat® in COPD: a pooled safety analysis
David MG Halpin, Ronald Dahl, Christoph Hallmann, Achim Mueller & Donald Tashkin
Pages: 239-259
Published online: 05 Feb 2015
AbstractforTiotropium HandiHaler® and Respimat® in COPD: a pooled safety analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (656.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
COPD: balancing oxidants and antioxidants
Bernard M Fischer, Judith A Voynow & Andrew J Ghio
Pages: 261-276
Published online: 02 Feb 2015
AbstractforCOPD: balancing oxidants and antioxidants | Full Text | References | PDF (378.6 KB)
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Detection of acute deterioration in health status visit among COPD patients by monitoring COPD assessment test score
Chaicharn Pothirat, Warawut Chaiwong, Atikun Limsukon, Athavudh Deesomchok, Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Chaiwat Bumroongkit, Theerakorn Theerakittikul & Nittaya Phetsuk
Pages: 277-282
Published online: 03 Feb 2015
AbstractforDetection of acute deterioration in health status visit among COPD patients by monitoring COPD assessment test score | Full Text | References | PDF (330.9 KB)
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Reversal of corticosteroid insensitivity by p38 MAPK inhibition in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from COPD
Nadia Khorasani, Josephine Baker, Malcolm Johnson, Kian Fan Chung & Pankaj K Bhavsar
Pages: 283-291
Published online: 04 Feb 2015
AbstractforReversal of corticosteroid insensitivity by p38 MAPK inhibition in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (733.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Systematic literature review of patient-reported outcome measures used in assessment and measurement of sleep disorders in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Adam P Garrow, Janelle Yorke, Naimat Khan, Jørgen Vestbo, Dave Singh & Sarah Tyson
Pages: 293-307
Published online: 09 Feb 2015
AbstractforSystematic literature review of patient-reported outcome measures used in assessment and measurement of sleep disorders in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (433.1 KB)
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Relationship between serum cardiac troponin T level and cardiopulmonary function in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Kumiko Hattori, Takeo Ishii, Takashi Motegi, Yuji Kusunoki, Akihiko Gemma & Kozui Kida
Pages: 309-320
Published online: 10 Feb 2015
AbstractforRelationship between serum cardiac troponin T level and cardiopulmonary function in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (508.9 KB)
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Iterative reconstruction for quantitative computed tomography analysis of emphysema: consistent results using different tube currents
Tsuneo Yamashiro, Tetsuhiro Miyara, Osamu Honda, Noriyuki Tomiyama, Yoshiharu Ohno, Satoshi Noma, Sadayuki Murayama & On behalf of the ACTIve Study Group
Pages: 321-327
Published online: 11 Feb 2015
AbstractforIterative reconstruction for quantitative computed tomography analysis of emphysema: consistent results using different tube currents | Full Text | References | PDF (932.5 KB)
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Cardiovascular and respiratory dysfunction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complicated by impaired peripheral oxygenation
Ming-Lung Chuang, Shih-Feng Huang & Chun-Hung Su
Pages: 329-337
Published online: 11 Feb 2015
AbstractforCardiovascular and respiratory dysfunction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complicated by impaired peripheral oxygenation | Full Text | References | PDF (416.9 KB)
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Heart rate and blood pressure responses during hypoxic cycles of a 3-week intermittent hypoxia breathing program in patients at risk for or with mild COPD
Martin Faulhaber, Hannes Gatterer, Thomas Haider, Tobias Linser, Nikolaus Netzer & Martin Burtscher
Pages: 339-345
Published online: 11 Feb 2015
AbstractforHeart rate and blood pressure responses during hypoxic cycles of a 3-week intermittent hypoxia breathing program in patients at risk for or with mild COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (944.6 KB)
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Article
Caregivers’ burden in patients with COPD
Marc Miravitlles, Luz María Peña-Longobardo, Juan Oliva-Moreno & Álvaro Hidalgo-Vega
Pages: 347-356
Published online: 12 Feb 2015
AbstractforCaregivers’ burden in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (300.3 KB)
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Soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor is a novel biomarker predicting acute exacerbation in COPD
Aziz Gumus, Nejat Altintas, Halit Cinarka, Aynur Kirbas, Muge Hazıroglu, Mevlut Karatas & Unal Sahin
Pages: 357-365
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforSoluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor is a novel biomarker predicting acute exacerbation in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Clinical variables impacting on the estimation of utilities in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Marc Miravitlles, Alicia Huerta, Manuel Valle, Patricia García-Sidro, Carles Forné, Carlos Crespo & José Luis López-Campos
Pages: 367-377
Published online: 16 Feb 2015
AbstractforClinical variables impacting on the estimation of utilities in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (383.8 KB)
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Antibiotics against Pseudomonas aeruginosa for COPD exacerbation in ICU: a 10-year retrospective study
Benjamin Planquette, Julien Péron, Etienne Dubuisson, Ariane Roujansky, Virginie Laurent, Alban Le Monnier, Stephane Legriel, Alexis Ferre, Fabrice Bruneel, Peter G Chiles & Jean P Bedos
Pages: 379-388
Published online: 17 Feb 2015
AbstractforAntibiotics against Pseudomonas aeruginosa for COPD exacerbation in ICU: a 10-year retrospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (506.4 KB)
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Self-reported sleep quality and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Jeanne Geiger-Brown, Sarah Lindberg, Samuel Krachman, Charlene E McEvoy, Gerard J Criner, John E Connett, Richard K Albert & Steven M Scharf
Pages: 389-397
Published online: 20 Feb 2015
AbstractforSelf-reported sleep quality and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (339.3 KB)
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Exhaled volatile organic compounds discriminate patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from healthy subjects
Vasiliki Besa, Helmut Teschler, Isabella Kurth, Amir Maqbul Khan, Paul Zarogoulidis, Joerg Ingo Baumbach, Urte Sommerwerck, Lutz Freitag & Kaid Darwiche
Pages: 399-406
Published online: 23 Feb 2015
AbstractforExhaled volatile organic compounds discriminate patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from healthy subjects | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Detection of COPD in a high-risk population: should the diagnostic work-up include bronchodilator reversibility testing?
Peter Kjeldgaard, Ronald Dahl, Anders Løkke & Charlotte Suppli Ulrik
Pages: 407-414
Published online: 23 Feb 2015
AbstractforDetection of COPD in a high-risk population: should the diagnostic work-up include bronchodilator reversibility testing? | Full Text | References | PDF (384.7 KB)
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Treatment patterns of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in employed adults in the United States
Gregory B Diette, Anand A Dalal, Anna O D’Souza, Orsolya E Lunacsek & Saurabh P Nagar
Pages: 415-422
Published online: 24 Feb 2015
AbstractforTreatment patterns of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in employed adults in the United States | Full Text | References | PDF (865.3 KB)
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Functional capacity, physical activity, and quality of life in hypoxemic patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Melda Saglam, Naciye Vardar-Yagli, Sema Savci, Deniz Inal-Ince, Ebru Calik-Kutukcu, Hülya Arikan & Lutfi Coplu
Pages: 423-428
Published online: 26 Feb 2015
AbstractforFunctional capacity, physical activity, and quality of life in hypoxemic patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (255 KB)
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The effect of comorbidities on COPD assessment: a pilot study
Ulla Møller Weinreich, Lars Pilegaard Thomsen, Barbara Bielaska, Vania Helbo Jensen, Morten Vuust & Stephen Edward Rees
Pages: 429-438
Published online: 25 Feb 2015
AbstractforThe effect of comorbidities on COPD assessment: a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (684.4 KB)
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Influence of indacaterol on daily physical activity in patients with untreated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yu Nishijima, Seigo Minami, Suguru Yamamoto, Yoshitaka Ogata, Taro Koba, Shinji Futami & Kiyoshi Komuta
Pages: 439-444
Published online: 27 Feb 2015
AbstractforInfluence of indacaterol on daily physical activity in patients with untreated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (221.5 KB)
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A pilot study: mindfulness meditation intervention in COPD
Roxane Raffin Chan, Nicholas Giardino & Janet L Larson
Pages: 445-454
Published online: 02 Mar 2015
AbstractforA pilot study: mindfulness meditation intervention in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (399.2 KB)
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Amoxicillin concentrations in relation to beta-lactamase activity in sputum during exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Marjolein Brusse-Keizer, Paul VanderValk, Rogier W van der Zanden, Lars Nijdam, Job van der Palen, Ron Hendrix & Kris Movig
Pages: 455-461
Published online: 03 Mar 2015
AbstractforAmoxicillin concentrations in relation to beta-lactamase activity in sputum during exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (311.4 KB)
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Effect of a single nucleotide polymorphism in miR-146a on COX-2 protein expression and lung function in smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Ran Wang, Min Li, Sijing Zhou, Daxiong Zeng, Xuan Xu, Rui Xu & Gengyun Sun
Pages: 463-473
Published online: 04 Mar 2015
AbstractforEffect of a single nucleotide polymorphism in miR-146a on COX-2 protein expression and lung function in smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Nighttime Symptoms of COPD Instrument
Michelle Mocarski, Erica Zaiser, Dylan Trundell, Barry J Make & Asha Hareendran
Pages: 475-487
Published online: 06 Mar 2015
AbstractforEvaluation of the psychometric properties of the Nighttime Symptoms of COPD Instrument | Full Text | References | PDF (995.4 KB)
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Oral and pharyngeal bolus transit in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Rachel Aguiar Cassiani, Carla Manfredi Santos, José Baddini-Martinez & Roberto Oliveira Dantas
Pages: 489-496
Published online: 05 Mar 2015
AbstractforOral and pharyngeal bolus transit in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (669.1 KB)
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Risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among never-smokers in Korea
Seok Jeong Lee, Seo Woo Kim, Kyoung Ae Kong, Yon Ju Ryu, Jin Hwa Lee & Jung Hyun Chang
Pages: 497-506
Published online: 05 Mar 2015
AbstractforRisk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among never-smokers in Korea | Full Text | References | PDF (357.9 KB)
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The COPD assessment test correlates well with the computed tomography measurements in COPD patients in China
Yan Zhang, You-Hui Tu & Guang-He Fei
Pages: 507-514
Published online: 05 Mar 2015
AbstractforThe COPD assessment test correlates well with the computed tomography measurements in COPD patients in China | Full Text | References | PDF (515.4 KB)
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Impact of β-blocker selectivity on long-term outcomes in congestive heart failure patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yoshiaki Kubota, Kuniya Asai, Erito Furuse, Shunichi Nakamura, Koji Murai, Yayoi Tetsuou Tsukada & Wataru Shimizu
Pages: 515-523
Published online: 05 Mar 2015
AbstractforImpact of β-blocker selectivity on long-term outcomes in congestive heart failure patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (442.3 KB)
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Do frequent moderate exacerbations contribute to progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in patients who are ex-smokers?
Jorge Dreyse, Orlando Díaz, Paula B Repetto, Arturo Morales, Fernando Saldías & Carmen Lisboa
Pages: 525-533
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforDo frequent moderate exacerbations contribute to progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in patients who are ex-smokers? | Full Text | References | PDF (933.7 KB)
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Misidentification of airflow obstruction: prevalence and clinical significance in an epidemiological study
Chaicharn Pothirat, Warawut Chaiwong, Nittaya Phetsuk & Chalerm Liwsrisakun
Pages: 535-540
Published online: 11 Mar 2015
AbstractforMisidentification of airflow obstruction: prevalence and clinical significance in an epidemiological study | Full Text | References | PDF (815.2 KB)
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Dialectal influence on chronic pulmonary disease assessment test: the reliability and validity study
Chaicharn Pothirat, Warawut Chaiwong, Nittaya Phetsuk, Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Chaiwat Bumroongkit, Athavudh Deesomchok, Theerakorn Theerakittikul & Atikun Limsukon
Pages: 541-548
Published online: 11 Mar 2015
AbstractforDialectal influence on chronic pulmonary disease assessment test: the reliability and validity study | Full Text | References | PDF (839.2 KB)
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Comorbidities of patients in tiotropium clinical trials: comparison with observational studies of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Marc Miravitlles, David Price, Klaus F Rabe, Hendrik Schmidt, Norbert Metzdorf & Bartolome Celli
Pages: 549-564
Published online: 16 Mar 2015
AbstractforComorbidities of patients in tiotropium clinical trials: comparison with observational studies of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (432.5 KB)
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Impact of roflumilast on exacerbations of COPD, health care utilization, and costs in a predominantly elderly Medicare Advantage population
Keran Moll, Shawn X Sun, Jeffrey J Ellis, Andrew Howe & Alpesh Amin
Pages: 565-576
Published online: 16 Mar 2015
AbstractforImpact of roflumilast on exacerbations of COPD, health care utilization, and costs in a predominantly elderly Medicare Advantage population | Full Text | References | PDF (311.6 KB)
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Impact and factors associated with nighttime and early morning symptoms among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Judith J Stephenson, Qian Cai, Michelle Mocarski, Hiangkiat Tan, Jalpa A Doshi & Sean D Sullivan
Pages: 577-586
Published online: 17 Mar 2015
AbstractforImpact and factors associated with nighttime and early morning symptoms among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (447.1 KB)
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Elevated plasma levels of pigment epithelium-derived factor correlated with inflammation and lung function in COPD patients
Xiaoou Li, Tao Wang, Ting Yang, Yongchun Shen, Jing An, Lian Liu, Jiajia Dong, Lingli Guo, Diandian Li, Xue Zhang, Lei Chen, Dan Xu & Fuqiang Wen
Pages: 587-594
Published online: 17 Mar 2015
AbstractforElevated plasma levels of pigment epithelium-derived factor correlated with inflammation and lung function in COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (864.7 KB)
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Causes of death in patients with asthma and asthma–chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap syndrome
Tomoya Harada, Akira Yamasaki, Takehito Fukushima, Kiyoshi Hashimoto, Miki Takata, Masahiro Kodani, Ryota Okazaki, Kenichi Takeda, Masanari Watanabe, Jun Kurai & Eiji Shimizu
Pages: 595-602
Published online: 18 Mar 2015
AbstractforCauses of death in patients with asthma and asthma–chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (302.4 KB)
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Length of stay of COPD hospital admissions between 2006 and 2010: a retrospective longitudinal study
Timothy H Harries, Hannah V Thornton, Siobhan Crichton, Peter Schofield, Alexander Gilkes & Patrick T White
Pages: 603-611
Published online: 18 Mar 2015
AbstractforLength of stay of COPD hospital admissions between 2006 and 2010: a retrospective longitudinal study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Early impact of treatment with tiotropium, long-acting anticholinergic preparation, in patients with COPD – real-life experience from an observational study
Karina Jahnz-Różyk & Paweł Szepiel
Pages: 613-623
Published online: 18 Mar 2015
AbstractforEarly impact of treatment with tiotropium, long-acting anticholinergic preparation, in patients with COPD – real-life experience from an observational study | Full Text | References | PDF (801.6 KB)
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Comparison of laboratory- and field-based exercise tests for COPD: a systematic review
Iain Fotheringham, Georgina Meakin, Yogesh Suresh Punekar, John H Riley, Sarah M Cockle & Sally J Singh
Pages: 625-643
Published online: 19 Mar 2015
AbstractforComparison of laboratory- and field-based exercise tests for COPD: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (451.2 KB)
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Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation improves clinical features and systemic inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Eloisa Sanches Pereira do Nascimento, Luciana Maria Malosá Sampaio, Fabiana Sobral Peixoto-Souza, Fernanda Dultra Dias, Evelim Leal Freitas Dantas Gomes, Flavia Regina Greiffo, Ana Paula Ligeiro de Oliveira, Roberto Stirbulov, Rodolfo Paula Vieira & Dirceu Costa
Pages: 645-653
Published online: 23 Mar 2015
AbstractforHome-based pulmonary rehabilitation improves clinical features and systemic inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients | Full Text | References | PDF (443.2 KB)
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COPD and its association with smoking in the Mainland China: a cross-sectional analysis of 0.5 million men and women from ten diverse areas
Om P Kurmi, Liming Li, Jenny Wang, Iona Y Millwood, Junshi Chen, Rory Collins, Yu Guo, Zheng Bian, Jiangtao Li, Biyun Chen, Kaixu Xie, Weifan Jia, Yali Gao, Richard Peto, Zhengming Chen & On behalf of the China Kadoorie Biobank Collaborative Group
Pages: 655-665
Published online: 20 Mar 2015
AbstractforCOPD and its association with smoking in the Mainland China: a cross-sectional analysis of 0.5 million men and women from ten diverse areas | Full Text | References | PDF (664.6 KB)
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A bibliometric analysis of the 100 most influential papers on COPD
Wenchao Gu, Yaping Yuan, Hua Yang, Guangsheng Qi, Xiaoyan Jin & Jin Yan
Pages: 667-676
Published online: 25 Mar 2015
AbstractforA bibliometric analysis of the 100 most influential papers on COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (249.5 KB)
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Review Article
Clinical potential of aclidinium bromide in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Paul W Jones
Pages: 677-687
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforClinical potential of aclidinium bromide in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Systemic cytokine signaling via IL-17 in smokers with obstructive pulmonary disease: a link to bacterial colonization?
Kristina Andelid, Sara Tengvall, Anders Andersson, Bettina Levänen, Karin Christenson, Pernilla Jirholt, Christina Åhrén, Ingemar Qvarfordt, Ann Ekberg-Jansson & Anders Lindén
Pages: 689-702
Published online: 27 Mar 2015
AbstractforSystemic cytokine signaling via IL-17 in smokers with obstructive pulmonary disease: a link to bacterial colonization? | Full Text | References | PDF (776.2 KB)
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Effectiveness of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction using unilateral endobronchial valve: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Miyoung Choi, Worl Suk Lee, Min Lee, Kyeongman Jeon, Seungsoo Sheen, Sanghoon Jheon & Young Sam Kim
Pages: 703-710
Published online: 31 Mar 2015
AbstractforEffectiveness of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction using unilateral endobronchial valve: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (466.2 KB)
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Letter
Modafinil: a novel alternative to non-invasive ventilation in hypercapnic respiratory failure?
Paulo Matos & Antonio M Esquinas
Pages: 711-713
Published online: 01 Apr 2015
First Page PreviewforModafinil: a novel alternative to non-invasive ventilation in hypercapnic respiratory failure? | Full Text | References | PDF (139.6 KB)
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Rosiglitazone attenuates the metalloprotease/anti-metalloprotease imbalance in emphysema induced by cigarette smoke: involvement of extracellular signal-regulated kinase and NFκB signaling
Gang Hou, Yan Yin, Dan Han, Qiu-yue Wang & Jian Kang
Pages: 715-724
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforRosiglitazone attenuates the metalloprotease/anti-metalloprotease imbalance in emphysema induced by cigarette smoke: involvement of extracellular signal-regulated kinase and NFκB signaling | Full Text | References | PDF (3.8 MB)
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Review Article
A review of the most common patient-reported outcomes in COPD – revisiting current knowledge and estimating future challenges
Mario Cazzola, Nicola Alexander Hanania, William MacNee, Katja Rüdell, Claire Hackford & Nihad Tamimi
Pages: 725-738
Published online: 07 Apr 2015
AbstractforA review of the most common patient-reported outcomes in COPD – revisiting current knowledge and estimating future challenges | Full Text | References | PDF (307.3 KB)
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Patient preferences in severe COPD and asthma: a comprehensive literature review
Basil G Bereza, Anders Troelsgaard Nielsen, Sverrir Valgardsson, Michiel EH Hemels & Thomas R Einarson
Pages: 739-744
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforPatient preferences in severe COPD and asthma: a comprehensive literature review | Full Text | References | PDF (237.4 KB)
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Differential changes in quality of life components over 5 years in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Katsura Nagai, Hironi Makita, Masaru Suzuki, Kaoruko Shimizu, Satoshi Konno, Yoichi M Ito, Masaharu Nishimura & On behalf of the Hokkaido COPD Cohort Study Investigators
Pages: 745-757
Published online: 10 Apr 2015
AbstractforDifferential changes in quality of life components over 5 years in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Comparative study on health care utilization and hospital outcomes of severe acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease managed by pulmonologists vs internists
Chaicharn Pothirat, Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Chaiwat Bumroongkit, Athavudh Deesomchok, Theerakorn Theerakittikul & Atikun Limsukon
Pages: 759-766
Published online: 13 Apr 2015
AbstractforComparative study on health care utilization and hospital outcomes of severe acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease managed by pulmonologists vs internists | Full Text | References | PDF (307 KB)
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Procalcitonin and C-reactive protein cannot differentiate bacterial or viral infection in COPD exacerbation requiring emergency department visits
Chih-Hao Chang, Kuo-Chien Tsao, Han-Chung Hu, Chung-Chi Huang, Kuo-Chin Kao, Ning-Hung Chen, Cheng-Ta Yang, Ying-Huang Tsai & Meng-Jer Hsieh
Pages: 767-774
Published online: 13 Apr 2015
AbstractforProcalcitonin and C-reactive protein cannot differentiate bacterial or viral infection in COPD exacerbation requiring emergency department visits | Full Text | References | PDF (565.5 KB)
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Review Article
Role of the fixed combination of fluticasone and salmeterol in adult Chinese patients with asthma and COPD
Jinming Gao & Roy A Pleasants
Pages: 775-789
Published online: 15 Apr 2015
AbstractforRole of the fixed combination of fluticasone and salmeterol in adult Chinese patients with asthma and COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (340.5 KB)
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Effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD with mild symptoms: a systematic review with meta-analyses
Mette Rugbjerg, Ulrik Winning Iepsen, Karsten Juhl Jørgensen & Peter Lange
Pages: 791-801
Published online: 17 Apr 2015
AbstractforEffectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD with mild symptoms: a systematic review with meta-analyses | Full Text | References | PDF (707.7 KB)
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Anti-inflammatory effects of salmeterol/fluticasone propionate 50/250 mcg combination therapy in Japanese patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Kazuhisa Asai, Akihiro Kobayashi, Yukio Makihara & Malcolm Johnson
Pages: 803-811
Published online: 17 Apr 2015
AbstractforAnti-inflammatory effects of salmeterol/fluticasone propionate 50/250 mcg combination therapy in Japanese patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (359.8 KB)
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Review Article
Role of combined indacaterol and glycopyrronium bromide (QVA149) for the treatment of COPD in Japan
Nobuyuki Horita & Takeshi Kaneko
Pages: 813-822
Published online: 21 Apr 2015
AbstractforRole of combined indacaterol and glycopyrronium bromide (QVA149) for the treatment of COPD in Japan | Full Text | References | PDF (449.8 KB)
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Article
Do females behave differently in COPD exacerbation?
Hatice Kilic, Nurdan Kokturk, Gulcin Sari & Mustafa Cakır
Pages: 823-830
Published online: 24 Apr 2015
AbstractforDo females behave differently in COPD exacerbation? | Full Text | References | PDF (227.6 KB)
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Inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain 4: a novel biomarker for environmental exposure to particulate air pollution in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Kang-Yun Lee, Po-Hao Feng, Shu-Chuan Ho, Kai-Jen Chuang, Tzu-Tao Chen, Chien-Ling Su, Wen-Te Liu & Hsiao-Chi Chuang
Pages: 831-841
Published online: 24 Apr 2015
AbstractforInter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain 4: a novel biomarker for environmental exposure to particulate air pollution in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Is intrathoracic tracheal collapsibility correlated to clinical phenotypes and sex in patients with COPD?
Gianna Camiciottoli, Stefano Diciotti, Francesca Bigazzi, Simone Lombardo, Maurizio Bartolucci, Matteo Paoletti, Mario Mascalchi & Massimo Pistolesi
Pages: 843-852
Published online: 28 Apr 2015
AbstractforIs intrathoracic tracheal collapsibility correlated to clinical phenotypes and sex in patients with COPD? | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Supported self-management for patients with COPD who have recently been discharged from hospital: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Saimma Majothi, Kate Jolly, Nicola R Heneghan, Malcolm J Price, Richard D Riley, Alice M Turner, Susan E Bayliss, David J Moore, Sally J Singh, Peymané Adab, David A Fitzmaurice & Rachel E Jordan
Pages: 853-867
Published online: 29 Apr 2015
AbstractforSupported self-management for patients with COPD who have recently been discharged from hospital: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (986.3 KB)
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Letter
Pleural plaques in smoking-associated fibrosis and pulmonary asbestosis
Rahul G Sangani, Andrew J Ghio & John E Parker
Pages: 869-871
Published online: 02 May 2015
First Page PreviewforPleural plaques in smoking-associated fibrosis and pulmonary asbestosis | Full Text | References | PDF (144.1 KB)
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Article
The association between combined non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis and lung cancer in patients with chronic obstructive lung disease
Yeon Wook Kim, Kwang-Nam Jin, Eun Young Heo, Sung Soo Park, Hee Soon Chung & Deog Kyeom Kim
Pages: 873-879
Published online: 04 May 2015
AbstractforThe association between combined non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis and lung cancer in patients with chronic obstructive lung disease | Full Text | References | PDF (292.4 KB)
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Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronically colonized with Haemophilus influenzae during stable disease phase have increased airway inflammation
Ellen Tufvesson, Leif Bjermer & Marie Ekberg
Pages: 881-889
Published online: 04 May 2015
AbstractforPatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronically colonized with Haemophilus influenzae during stable disease phase have increased airway inflammation | Full Text | References | PDF (631.7 KB)
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Case Report
Identification of a novel SERPINA-1 mutation causing alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency in a patient with severe bronchiectasis and pulmonary embolism
Katrin Milger, Lesca Miriam Holdt, Daniel Teupser, Rudolf Maria Huber, Jürgen Behr & Nikolaus Kneidinger
Pages: 891-897
Published online: 07 May 2015
AbstractforIdentification of a novel SERPINA-1 mutation causing alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency in a patient with severe bronchiectasis and pulmonary embolism | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Seasonality, ambient temperatures and hospitalizations for acute exacerbation of COPD: a population-based study in a metropolitan area
Pere Almagro, Carme Hernandez, Pable Martinez-Cambor, Ricard Tresserras & Joan Escarrabill
Pages: 899-908
Published online: 08 May 2015
AbstractforSeasonality, ambient temperatures and hospitalizations for acute exacerbation of COPD: a population-based study in a metropolitan area | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Lower 30-day readmission rates with roflumilast treatment among patients hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Alex Z Fu, Shawn X Sun, Xingyue Huang & Alpesh N Amin
Pages: 909-915
Published online: 12 May 2015
AbstractforLower 30-day readmission rates with roflumilast treatment among patients hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (228.7 KB)
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Article
Effect of N-acetylcysteine in COPD patients with different microsomal epoxide hydrolase genotypes
Jian-Qing Zhang, Jia-Qiang Zhang, Hua Liu, Zhi-Huan Zhao, Li-Zhou Fang, Ling Liu, Wei-Ping Fu, Jing-Kui Shu, Jia-Gang Feng & Lu-Ming Dai
Pages: 917-923
Published online: 13 May 2015
AbstractforEffect of N-acetylcysteine in COPD patients with different microsomal epoxide hydrolase genotypes | Full Text | References | PDF (379.9 KB)
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Epidemiology, severity, and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the United Kingdom by GOLD 2013
Mireia Raluy-Callado, Dimitra Lambrelli, Sharon MacLachlan & Javaria Mona Khalid
Pages: 925-937
Published online: 13 May 2015
AbstractforEpidemiology, severity, and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the United Kingdom by GOLD 2013 | Full Text | References | PDF (587.3 KB)
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Expiratory flow limitation relates to symptoms during COPD exacerbations requiring hospital admission
Kanika Jetmalani, Sophie Timmins, Nathan J Brown, Chantale Diba, Norbert Berend, Cheryl M Salome, Fu-Qiang Wen, Peng Chen, Gregory G King & Claude S Farah
Pages: 939-945
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforExpiratory flow limitation relates to symptoms during COPD exacerbations requiring hospital admission | Full Text | References | PDF (716.2 KB)
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Clinical, physiological, and radiological features of asthma–chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap syndrome
Toshio Suzuki, Yuji Tada, Naoko Kawata, Yukiko Matsuura, Jun Ikari, Yasunori Kasahara & Koichiro Tatsumi
Pages: 947-954
Published online: 15 May 2015
AbstractforClinical, physiological, and radiological features of asthma–chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (985.5 KB)
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Article
Prevalence of colorectal adenomatous polyps in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eun Mi Chun, Seo Woo Kim & So Yeon Lim
Pages: 955-960
Published online: 18 May 2015
AbstractforPrevalence of colorectal adenomatous polyps in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (210.4 KB)
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Factors associated with inadequate diagnosis of COPD: On-Sint cohort analysis
Alberto Fernández-Villar, José Luis López-Campos, Cristina Represas Represas, Lucía Marín Barrera, Virginia Leiro Fernández, Cecilia López Ramírez & Ricard Casamor
Pages: 961-967
Published online: 18 May 2015
AbstractforFactors associated with inadequate diagnosis of COPD: On-Sint cohort analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (213.9 KB)
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Acute vasoreactivity test results in severe pulmonary hypertension patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: our experience with 29 cases
Selvi Asker & Muntecep Asker
Pages: 969-973
Published online: 28 May 2015
AbstractforAcute vasoreactivity test results in severe pulmonary hypertension patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: our experience with 29 cases | Full Text | References | PDF (206.4 KB)
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Evaluation of the COPD Assessment Test and GOLD patient types: a cross-sectional analysis
Jose Luis Lopez-Campos, Alberto Fernandez-Villar, Carmen Calero-Acuña, Cristina Represas-Represas, Cecilia Lopez-Ramírez, Virginia Leiro Fernández, Juan Jose Soler-Cataluña, Ricard Casamor & group On behalf of the On-Sint study
Pages: 975-984
Published online: 27 May 2015
AbstractforEvaluation of the COPD Assessment Test and GOLD patient types: a cross-sectional analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Prognostic factors for clinical failure of exacerbations in elderly outpatients with moderate-to-severe COPD
Robert Wilson, Antonio Anzueto, Marc Miravitlles, Pierre Arvis, Daniel Haverstock, Mila Trajanovic & Sanjay Sethi
Pages: 985-993
Published online: 02 Jun 2015
AbstractforPrognostic factors for clinical failure of exacerbations in elderly outpatients with moderate-to-severe COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (441.5 KB)
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Review Article
Novel aspects of pathogenesis and regeneration mechanisms in COPD
Edvardas Bagdonas, Jovile Raudoniute, Ieva Bruzauskaite & Ruta Aldonyte
Pages: 995-1013
Published online: 02 Jun 2015
AbstractforNovel aspects of pathogenesis and regeneration mechanisms in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (945 KB)
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LANTERN: a randomized study of QVA149 versus salmeterol/fluticasone combination in patients with COPD
Nanshan Zhong, Changzheng Wang, Xiangdong Zhou, Nuofu Zhang, Michael Humphries, Linda Wang, Chau Thach, Francesco Patalano, Donald Banerji & On behalf of the LANTERN Investigators
Pages: 1015-1026
Published online: 05 Jun 2015
AbstractforLANTERN: a randomized study of QVA149 versus salmeterol/fluticasone combination in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (995.8 KB)
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Lobe-based computed tomography assessment of airway diameter, airway or vessel number, and emphysema extent in relation to the clinical outcomes of COPD
Kazuyoshi Kurashima, Yotaro Takaku, Toshiko Hoshi, Tetsu Kanauchi, Keitaro Nakamoto, Noboru Takayanagi, Tsutomu Yanagisawa, Yutaka Sugita & Yoshinori Kawabata
Pages: 1027-1033
Published online: 02 Jun 2015
AbstractforLobe-based computed tomography assessment of airway diameter, airway or vessel number, and emphysema extent in relation to the clinical outcomes of COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (840.8 KB)
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A comparative study of COPD burden between urban vs rural communities in northern Thailand
Chaicharn Pothirat, Warawut Chaiwong, Nittaya Phetsuk, Sangnual Pisalthanapuna, Nonglak Chetsadaphan & Juthamas Inchai
Pages: 1035-1042
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforA comparative study of COPD burden between urban vs rural communities in northern Thailand | Full Text | References | PDF (306.9 KB)
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Important, misunderstood, and challenging: a qualitative study of nurses’ and allied health professionals’ perceptions of implementing self-management for patients with COPD
Hannah ML Young, Lindsay D Apps, Samantha L Harrison, Vicki L Johnson-Warrington, Nicky Hudson & Sally J Singh
Pages: 1043-1052
Published online: 03 Jun 2015
AbstractforImportant, misunderstood, and challenging: a qualitative study of nurses’ and allied health professionals’ perceptions of implementing self-management for patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (296.1 KB)
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The reasons for triple therapy in stable COPD patients in Japanese clinical practice
Masaki Miyazaki, Hidetoshi Nakamura, Saeko Takahashi, Shotaro Chubachi, Mamoru Sasaki, Mizuha Haraguchi, Hideki Terai, Makoto Ishii, Koichi Fukunaga, Sadatomo Tasaka, Kenzo Soejima, Koichiro Asano, Tomoko Betsuyaku & On behalf of the Keio COPD Comorbidity Research (K-CCR) group
Pages: 1053-1059
Published online: 04 Jun 2015
AbstractforThe reasons for triple therapy in stable COPD patients in Japanese clinical practice | Full Text | References | PDF (650.2 KB)
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A randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a web-based, computer-tailored self-management intervention for people with or at risk for COPD
Viola Voncken-Brewster, Huibert Tange, Hein de Vries, Zsolt Nagykaldi, Bjorn Winkens & Trudy van der Weijden
Pages: 1061-1073
Published online: 08 Jun 2015
AbstractforA randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a web-based, computer-tailored self-management intervention for people with or at risk for COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (429.2 KB)
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Airway bacteria measured by quantitative polymerase chain reaction and culture in patients with stable COPD: relationship with neutrophilic airway inflammation, exacerbation frequency, and lung function
Mona Bafadhel, Koirobi Haldar, Bethan Barker, Hemu Patel, Vijay Mistry, Michael R Barer, Ian D Pavord & Christopher E Brightling
Pages: 1075-1083
Published online: 09 Jun 2015
AbstractforAirway bacteria measured by quantitative polymerase chain reaction and culture in patients with stable COPD: relationship with neutrophilic airway inflammation, exacerbation frequency, and lung function | Full Text | References | PDF (733 KB)
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Screening of COPD patients for abdominal aortic aneurysm
Ingo H Flessenkaemper, Robert Loddenkemper, Stephanie Roll, Kathrin Enke-Melzer, Henrik Wurps & Torsten T Bauer
Pages: 1085-1091
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforScreening of COPD patients for abdominal aortic aneurysm | Full Text | References | PDF (352.7 KB)
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Review Article
LAMA/LABA vs ICS/LABA in the treatment of COPD in Japan based on the disease phenotypes
Nobuyuki Hizawa
Pages: 1093-1102
Published online: 10 Jun 2015
AbstractforLAMA/LABA vs ICS/LABA in the treatment of COPD in Japan based on the disease phenotypes | Full Text | References | PDF (380.7 KB)
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Comprehensive analysis of gene-expression profile in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Lei Wei, Dong Xu, Yechang Qian, Guoyi Huang, Wei Ma, Fangying Liu, Yanhua Shen, Zhongfu Wang, Li Li, Shanfang Zhang & Yafang Chen
Pages: 1103-1109
Published online: 10 Jun 2015
AbstractforComprehensive analysis of gene-expression profile in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Review Article
The health burden of pollution: the impact of prenatal exposure to air pollutants
Sandra E Vieira
Pages: 1111-1121
Published online: 10 Jun 2015
AbstractforThe health burden of pollution: the impact of prenatal exposure to air pollutants | Full Text | References | PDF (254.8 KB)
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Roflumilast, a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor, induces phagocytic activity in Greek COPD patients
Konstantinos Porpodis, Kalliopi Domvri, Paul Zarogoulidis, Dimitrios Petridis, Katerina Tsirgogianni, Antonis Papaioannou, Olga Hatzizisi, Ioannis Kioumis, Alexandra Liaka, Violeta Kikidaki, Sofia Lampaki, John Organtzis & Konstantinos Zarogoulidis
Pages: 1123-1128
Published online: 15 Jun 2015
AbstractforRoflumilast, a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor, induces phagocytic activity in Greek COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (364.7 KB)
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Predicting energy requirement with pedometer-determined physical-activity level in women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Nighat Farooqi, Frode Slinde, Maine Carlsson, Lena Håglin & Thomas Sandström
Pages: 1129-1137
Published online: 15 Jun 2015
AbstractforPredicting energy requirement with pedometer-determined physical-activity level in women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (534.8 KB)
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Effects of indacaterol versus tiotropium on respiratory mechanics assessed by the forced oscillation technique in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Naoki Inui, Sayomi Matsushima, Shinpei Kato, Hideki Yasui, Masato Kono, Tomoyuki Fujisawa, Noriyuki Enomoto, Yutaro Nakamura, Mikio Toyoshima & Takafumi Suda
Pages: 1139-1146
Published online: 17 Jun 2015
AbstractforEffects of indacaterol versus tiotropium on respiratory mechanics assessed by the forced oscillation technique in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (253.5 KB)
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Severe hypoalbuminemia is a strong independent risk factor for acute respiratory failure in COPD: a nationwide cohort study
Char-Wen Chen, Yih-Yuan Chen, Chin-Li Lu, Solomon Chih-Cheng Chen, Yi-Jen Chen, Ming-Shian Lin & Wei Chen
Pages: 1147-1154
Published online: 17 Jun 2015
AbstractforSevere hypoalbuminemia is a strong independent risk factor for acute respiratory failure in COPD: a nationwide cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (383.7 KB)
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Bronchial hyperresponsiveness, airway inflammation, and reversibility in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Andrea Zanini, Francesca Cherubino, Elisabetta Zampogna, Stefania Croce, Patrizia Pignatti & Antonio Spanevello
Pages: 1155-1161
Published online: 17 Jun 2015
AbstractforBronchial hyperresponsiveness, airway inflammation, and reversibility in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (422.5 KB)
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Test-retest reliability of lower limb isokinetic endurance in COPD: A comparison of angular velocities
Fernanda Ribeiro, Pierre-Alexis Lépine, Corine Garceau-Bolduc, Valérie Coats, Étienne Allard, François Maltais & Didier Saey
Pages: 1163-1172
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforTest-retest reliability of lower limb isokinetic endurance in COPD: A comparison of angular velocities | Full Text | References | PDF (431.4 KB)
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Impact of direct substitution of arm span length for current standing height in elderly COPD
Chaicharn Pothirat, Warawut Chaiwong & Nittaya Phetsuk
Pages: 1173-1178
Published online: 22 Jun 2015
AbstractforImpact of direct substitution of arm span length for current standing height in elderly COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (318.9 KB)
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Profile of a fixed-dose combination of tiotropium/olodaterol and its potential in the treatment of COPD
Sanjeevan Muruganandan & Lata Jayaram
Pages: 1179-1189
Published online: 18 Jun 2015
AbstractforProfile of a fixed-dose combination of tiotropium/olodaterol and its potential in the treatment of COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (284.2 KB)
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Small airway dysfunction and flow and volume bronchodilator responsiveness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Roberta Pisi, Marina Aiello, Andrea Zanini, Panagiota Tzani, Davide Paleari, Emilio Marangio, Antonio Spanevello, Gabriele Nicolini & Alfredo Chetta
Pages: 1191-1197
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforSmall airway dysfunction and flow and volume bronchodilator responsiveness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (396.8 KB)
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Influence of pulmonary emphysema on COPD assessment test-oriented categorization in GOLD document
Toshio Suzuki, Yuji Tada, Naoko Kawata, Jun Ikari, Yasunori Kasahara, Yoriko Sakurai, Ken Iesato, Rintaro Nishimura, James West & Koichiro Tatsumi
Pages: 1199-1205
Published online: 19 Jun 2015
AbstractforInfluence of pulmonary emphysema on COPD assessment test-oriented categorization in GOLD document | Full Text | References | PDF (521.4 KB)
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Relationship between nutritional risk and exercise capacity in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in male patients
Xizheng Shan, Jinming Liu, Yanrong Luo, Xiaowen Xu, Zhiqing Han & Hailing Li
Pages: 1207-1212
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforRelationship between nutritional risk and exercise capacity in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in male patients | Full Text | References | PDF (364.6 KB)
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Peak expiratory flow rate as a surrogate for forced expiratory volume in 1 second in COPD severity classification in Thailand
Chaicharn Pothirat, Warawut Chaiwong, Nittaya Phetsuk, Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Chaiwat Bumroongkit, Athavudh Deesomchok, Theerakorn Theerakittikul & Atikun Limsukon
Pages: 1213-1218
Published online: 25 Jun 2015
AbstractforPeak expiratory flow rate as a surrogate for forced expiratory volume in 1 second in COPD severity classification in Thailand | Full Text | References | PDF (660.6 KB)
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COPD in patients with stable heart failure in the primary care setting
Mark J Valk, Berna D Broekhuizen, Arend Mosterd, Nicolaas P Zuithoff, Arno W Hoes & Frans H Rutten
Pages: 1219-1224
Published online: 26 Jun 2015
AbstractforCOPD in patients with stable heart failure in the primary care setting | Full Text | References | PDF (250.8 KB)
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Improving outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the role of the interprofessional approach
Bravein Amalakuhan & Sandra G Adams
Pages: 1225-1232
Published online: 26 Jun 2015
AbstractforImproving outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the role of the interprofessional approach | Full Text | References | PDF (194.4 KB)
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Postural control in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review
EF Porto, AAM Castro, VGS Schmidt, HM Rabelo, C Kümpel, OA Nascimento & JR Jardim
Pages: 1233-1239
Published online: 29 Jun 2015
AbstractforPostural control in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (280.5 KB)
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Identification of genetic variants in the TNF promoter associated with COPD secondary to tobacco smoking and its severity
Juan Manuel Reséndiz-Hernández, Raúl H Sansores, Rafael de Jesús Hernández-Zenteno, Gilber Vargas-Alarcón, Laura Colín-Barenque, Mónica Velázquez-Uncal, Angel Camarena, Alejandra Ramírez-Venegas & Ramcés Falfán-Valencia
Pages: 1241-1251
Published online: 29 Jun 2015
AbstractforIdentification of genetic variants in the TNF promoter associated with COPD secondary to tobacco smoking and its severity | Full Text | References | PDF (333.4 KB)
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Systemic signs of neutrophil mobilization during clinically stable periods and during exacerbations in smokers with obstructive pulmonary disease
Kristina Andelid, Anders Andersson, Shigemi Yoshihara, Christina Åhrén, Pernilla Jirholt, Ann Ekberg-Jansson & Anders Lindén
Pages: 1253-1263
Published online: 30 Jun 2015
AbstractforSystemic signs of neutrophil mobilization during clinically stable periods and during exacerbations in smokers with obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (726.4 KB)
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Prediction of short term re-exacerbation in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Dong Liu, Shao-Hua Peng, Jing Zhang, Si-Hong Bai, Hai-Xia Liu & Jie-Ming Qu
Pages: 1265-1273
Published online: 02 Jul 2015
AbstractforPrediction of short term re-exacerbation in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (425.5 KB)
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Effects of pharmacologic treatment based on airflow limitation and breathlessness on daily physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yoshiaki Minakata, Yukiko Morishita, Tomohiro Ichikawa, Keiichiro Akamatsu, Tsunahiko Hirano, Masanori Nakanishi, Kazuto Matsunaga & Masakazu Ichinose
Pages: 1275-1282
Published online: 03 Jul 2015
AbstractforEffects of pharmacologic treatment based on airflow limitation and breathlessness on daily physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (819.8 KB)
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Prevalence of chronic kidney diseases in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: assessment based on glomerular filtration rate estimated from creatinine and cystatin C levels
Takayuki Yoshizawa, Kazuyoshi Okada, Sachiko Furuichi, Toshihiko Ishiguro, Akitaka Yoshizawa, Toshiki Akahoshi, Yasuhiro Gon, Tsuneto Akashiba, Yoshifumi Hosokawa & Shu Hashimoto
Pages: 1283-1289
Published online: 06 Jul 2015
AbstractforPrevalence of chronic kidney diseases in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: assessment based on glomerular filtration rate estimated from creatinine and cystatin C levels | Full Text | References | PDF (308.9 KB)
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Evaluating inhaler use technique in COPD patients
Chaicharn Pothirat, Warawut Chaiwong, Nittaya Phetsuk, Sangnual Pisalthanapuna, Nonglak Chetsadaphan & Woranoot Choomuang
Pages: 1291-1298
Published online: 08 Jul 2015
AbstractforEvaluating inhaler use technique in COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (342.6 KB)
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Case Report
Pathological and radiological correlation in an autopsy case of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema
Hiroki Karata, Tomonori Tanaka, Ryoko Egashira, Kazuhiro Tabata, Kyoko Otani, Ryuji Hayashi, Takashi Hori & Junya Fukuoka
Pages: 1299-1303
Published online: 08 Jul 2015
AbstractforPathological and radiological correlation in an autopsy case of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB)
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The inspiratory capacity/total lung capacity ratio as a predictor of survival in an emphysematous phenotype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Aimee French, David Balfe, James M Mirocha, Jeremy A Falk & Zab Mosenifar
Pages: 1305-1312
Published online: 13 Jul 2015
AbstractforThe inspiratory capacity/total lung capacity ratio as a predictor of survival in an emphysematous phenotype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (675.3 KB)
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Pulmonary hemodynamic profile in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Karina Portillo, Yolanda Torralba, Isabel Blanco, Felip Burgos, Roberto Rodriguez-Roisin, Jose Rios, Josep Roca & Joan A Barberà
Pages: 1313-1320
Published online: 14 Jul 2015
AbstractforPulmonary hemodynamic profile in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (467.7 KB)
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What pulmonologists think about the asthma–COPD overlap syndrome
Marc Miravitlles, Bernardino Alcázar, Francisco Javier Alvarez, Teresa Bazús, Myriam Calle, Ciro Casanova, Carolina Cisneros, Juan P de-Torres, Luis M Entrenas, Cristóbal Esteban, Patricia García-Sidro, Borja G Cosio, Arturo Huerta, Milagros Iriberri, José Luis Izquierdo, Antolín López-Viña, José Luis López-Campos, Eva Martínez-Moragón, Luis Pérez de Llano, Miguel Perpiñá, José Antonio Ros, José Serrano, Juan José Soler-Cataluña, Alfons Torrego, Isabel Urrutia & Vicente Plaza
Pages: 1321-1330
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
AbstractforWhat pulmonologists think about the asthma–COPD overlap syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (374.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Underrecognized comorbidities of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Joanna Miłkowska-Dymanowska, Adam J Białas, Anna Zalewska-Janowska, Paweł Górski & Wojciech J Piotrowski
Pages: 1331-1341
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
AbstractforUnderrecognized comorbidities of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (718.7 KB)
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Clinical significance of laryngopharyngeal reflux in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Young Ho Jung, Doh Young Lee, Dong Wook Kim, Sung Soo Park, Eun Young Heo, Hee Soon Chung & Deog Kyeom Kim
Pages: 1343-1351
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
AbstractforClinical significance of laryngopharyngeal reflux in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (954.7 KB)
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Underdiagnosis and prognosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after percutaneous coronary intervention: a prospective study
Pere Almagro, Anna Lapuente, Julia Pareja, Sergi Yun, Maria Estela Garcia, Ferrán Padilla, Josep Ll Heredia, Alex De la Sierra & Joan B Soriano
Pages: 1353-1361
Published online: 16 Jul 2015
AbstractforUnderdiagnosis and prognosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after percutaneous coronary intervention: a prospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Self-reported alcohol intake and risk of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a prospective cohort study
Erin E Wetherbee, Dennis E Niewoehner, Joseph H Sisson, Sarah M Lindberg, John E Connett & Ken M Kunisaki
Pages: 1363-1370
Published online: 20 Jul 2015
AbstractforSelf-reported alcohol intake and risk of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a prospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (556.2 KB)
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Characteristics of prevalent and new COPD cases in Greece: the GOLDEN study
Eirini Mitsiki, Eleni Bania, Christos Varounis, Konstantinos I Gourgoulianis & Evangelos C Alexopoulos
Pages: 1371-1382
Published online: 20 Jul 2015
AbstractforCharacteristics of prevalent and new COPD cases in Greece: the GOLDEN study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Clinical role of dual bronchodilation with an indacaterol–glycopyrronium combination in the management of COPD: its impact on patient-related outcomes and quality of life
Andrea Rossi, Erika Zanardi, Venerino Poletti & Mario Cazzola
Pages: 1383-1392
Published online: 23 Jul 2015
AbstractforClinical role of dual bronchodilation with an indacaterol–glycopyrronium combination in the management of COPD: its impact on patient-related outcomes and quality of life | Full Text | References | PDF (271.4 KB)
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Constant-load exercise decreases the serum concentration of myeloperoxidase in healthy smokers and smokers with COPD
Olaf Holz, Stefan Roepcke, Henrik Watz, Uwe Tegtbur, Gezim Lahu & Jens M Hohlfeld
Pages: 1393-1402
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforConstant-load exercise decreases the serum concentration of myeloperoxidase in healthy smokers and smokers with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (766.7 KB)
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Is dynamometry able to infer the risk of muscle mass loss in patients with COPD?
Dionei Ramos, Giovana Navarro Bertolini, Marceli Rocha Leite, Luiz Carlos Soares Carvalho Junior, Paula Roberta da Silva Pestana, Vanessa Ribeiro dos Santos, Ana Claudia de Souza Fortaleza, Fernanda Maria Machado Rodrigues & Ercy Mara Cipulo Ramos
Pages: 1403-1407
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforIs dynamometry able to infer the risk of muscle mass loss in patients with COPD? | Full Text | References | PDF (191.4 KB)
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Smoking duration, respiratory symptoms, and COPD in adults aged ≥45 years with a smoking history
Yong Liu, Roy A Pleasants, Janet B Croft, Anne G Wheaton, Khosrow Heidari, Ann M Malarcher, Jill A Ohar, Monica Kraft, David M Mannino & Charlie Strange
Pages: 1409-1416
Published online: 21 Jul 2015
AbstractforSmoking duration, respiratory symptoms, and COPD in adults aged ≥45 years with a smoking history | Full Text | References | PDF (372 KB)
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Validation of an administrative claims-based diagnostic code for pneumonia in a US-based commercially insured COPD population
David M Kern, Jill Davis, Setareh A Williams, Ozgur Tunceli, Bingcao Wu, Sally Hollis, Charlie Strange & Frank Trudo
Pages: 1417-1425
Published online: 23 Jul 2015
AbstractforValidation of an administrative claims-based diagnostic code for pneumonia in a US-based commercially insured COPD population | Full Text | References | PDF (371.4 KB)
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Review Article
Positioning new pharmacotherapies for COPD
Igor Z Barjaktarevic, Anthony F Arredondo & Christopher B Cooper
Pages: 1427-1442
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforPositioning new pharmacotherapies for COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (341.3 KB)
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Clinical characteristics of the asthma–COPD overlap syndrome – a systematic review
Mia Nielsen, Camilla Boslev Bårnes & Charlotte Suppli Ulrik
Pages: 1443-1454
Published online: 27 Jul 2015
AbstractforClinical characteristics of the asthma–COPD overlap syndrome – a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (559 KB)
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Variants in multiple genes polymorphism association analysis of COPD in the Chinese Li population
Yipeng Ding, Danlei Yang, Long Zhou, Junxu Xu, Yu Chen, Ping He, Jinjian Yao, Jiannan Chen, Huan Niu, Pei Sun & Tianbo Jin
Pages: 1455-1463
Published online: 27 Jul 2015
AbstractforVariants in multiple genes polymorphism association analysis of COPD in the Chinese Li population | Full Text | References | PDF (733.2 KB)
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Clinical characteristics of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with comorbid bronchiectasis: a systemic review and meta-analysis
Yingmeng Ni, Guochao Shi, Youchao Yu, Jimin Hao, Tiantian Chen & Huihui Song
Pages: 1465-1475
Published online: 28 Jul 2015
AbstractforClinical characteristics of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with comorbid bronchiectasis: a systemic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (882 KB)
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Application of the new GOLD COPD staging system to a US primary care cohort, with comparison to physician and patient impressions of severity
Douglas W Mapel, Anand A Dalal, Phaedra T Johnson, Laura K Becker & Alyssa Goolsby Hunter
Pages: 1477-1486
Published online: 29 Jul 2015
AbstractforApplication of the new GOLD COPD staging system to a US primary care cohort, with comparison to physician and patient impressions of severity | Full Text | References | PDF (317.7 KB)
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Is asymptomatic peripheral arterial disease associated with walking endurance in patients with COPD?
Kuo-Shao Sun, Ming-Shian Lin, Yi-Jen Chen, Yih-Yuan Chen, Solomon Chih-Cheng Chen & Wei Chen
Pages: 1487-1492
Published online: 29 Jul 2015
AbstractforIs asymptomatic peripheral arterial disease associated with walking endurance in patients with COPD? | Full Text | References | PDF (228.8 KB)
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Prevalence, risk factors, and health-related quality of life of osteoporosis in patients with COPD at a community hospital in Taiwan
Chun-Wei Lin, Yih-Yuan Chen, Yi-Jen Chen, Chi-Yen Liang, Ming-Shian Lin & Wei Chen
Pages: 1493-1500
Published online: 29 Jul 2015
AbstractforPrevalence, risk factors, and health-related quality of life of osteoporosis in patients with COPD at a community hospital in Taiwan | Full Text | References | PDF (329.3 KB)
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Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction by endobronchial valve in advanced emphysema: the first Asian report
Tai Sun Park, Yoonki Hong, Jae Seung Lee, Sang Young Oh, Sang Min Lee, Namkug Kim, Joon Beom Seo, Yeon-Mok Oh, Sang-Do Lee & Sei Won Lee
Pages: 1501-1511
Published online: 29 Jul 2015
AbstractforBronchoscopic lung volume reduction by endobronchial valve in advanced emphysema: the first Asian report | Full Text | References | PDF (901.5 KB)
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Correction
Efficacy and safety of once-daily glycopyrronium in predominantly Chinese patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the GLOW7 study [Corrigendum]
Page: 1513
Published online: 30 Jul 2015
CitationforEfficacy and safety of once-daily glycopyrronium in predominantly Chinese patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the GLOW7 study [Corrigendum] | Full Text | PDF (104.9 KB)
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Epithelial mesenchymal transition in smokers: large versus small airways and relation to airflow obstruction
Malik Quasir Mahmood, Sukhwinder Singh Sohal, Shakti Dhar Shukla, Chris Ward, Ashutosh Hardikar, Wan Danial Noor, Hans Konrad Muller, Darryl A Knight & Eugene Haydn Walters
Pages: 1515-1524
Published online: 04 Aug 2015
AbstractforEpithelial mesenchymal transition in smokers: large versus small airways and relation to airflow obstruction | Full Text | References | PDF (2.8 MB)
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Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among patients with systemic arterial hypertension without respiratory symptoms
Marcelo Fouad Rabahi, Sheila Alves Pereira, José Laerte Rodrigues Silva Júnior, Aline Pacheco de Rezende, Adeliane Castro da Costa, Krislainy de Sousa Corrêa & Marcus Barreto Conde
Pages: 1525-1529
Published online: 31 Jul 2015
AbstractforPrevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among patients with systemic arterial hypertension without respiratory symptoms | Full Text | References | PDF (246.3 KB)
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Value of systematic intervention for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a regional Japanese city based on case detection rate and medical cost
Yuichi Tawara, Hideaki Senjyu, Kenichiro Tanaka, Takako Tanaka, Masaharu Asai, Ryo Kozu, Mitsuru Tabusadani, Sumihisa Honda & Terumitsu Sawai
Pages: 1531-1542
Published online: 03 Aug 2015
AbstractforValue of systematic intervention for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a regional Japanese city based on case detection rate and medical cost | Full Text | References | PDF (513.7 KB)
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Review Article
Palliative care in COPD: an unmet area for quality improvement
Julia H Vermylen, Eytan Szmuilowicz & Ravi Kalhan
Pages: 1543-1551
Published online: 06 Aug 2015
AbstractforPalliative care in COPD: an unmet area for quality improvement | Full Text | References | PDF (380.3 KB)
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Relation between systemic inflammatory markers, peripheral muscle mass, and strength in limb muscles in stable COPD patients
Renata Ferrari, Laura MO Caram, Marcia M Faganello, Fernanda F Sanchez, Suzana E Tanni & Irma Godoy
Pages: 1553-1558
Published online: 06 Aug 2015
AbstractforRelation between systemic inflammatory markers, peripheral muscle mass, and strength in limb muscles in stable COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (233.2 KB)
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Relationship between blood levels of heavy metals and lung function based on the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey IV–V
Ah Young Leem, Se Kyu Kim, Joon Chang, Young Ae Kang, Young Sam Kim, Moo Suk Park, Song Yee Kim, Eun Young Kim, Kyung Soo Chung & Ji Ye Jung
Pages: 1559-1570
Published online: 06 Aug 2015
AbstractforRelationship between blood levels of heavy metals and lung function based on the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey IV–V | Full Text | References | PDF (459.9 KB)
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Comorbidities in obstructive lung disease in Korea: data from the fourth and fifth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Hee Jin Park, Ah Young Leem, Sang Hoon Lee, Ju Han Song, Moo Suk Park, Young Sam Kim, Se Kyu Kim, Joon Chang & Kyung Soo Chung
Pages: 1571-1582
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforComorbidities in obstructive lung disease in Korea: data from the fourth and fifth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey | Full Text | References | PDF (569.6 KB)
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Major affective disorders in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease compared with other chronic respiratory diseases
Chaicharn Pothirat, Warawut Chaiwong, Nittaya Phetsuk, Sangnual Pisalthanapuna, Nonglak Chetsadaphan & Juthamas Inchai
Pages: 1583-1590
Published online: 07 Aug 2015
AbstractforMajor affective disorders in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease compared with other chronic respiratory diseases | Full Text | References | PDF (302.3 KB)
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Thiazolidinediones are associated with a reduced risk of COPD exacerbations
Seppo T Rinne, Chuan-Fen Liu, Laura C Feemster, Bridget F Collins, Christopher L Bryson, Thomas G O’Riordan & David H Au
Pages: 1591-1597
Published online: 10 Aug 2015
AbstractforThiazolidinediones are associated with a reduced risk of COPD exacerbations | Full Text | References | PDF (242.1 KB)
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Safety of inhaled glycopyrronium in patients with COPD: a comprehensive analysis of clinical studies and post-marketing data
Anthony D D’Urzo, Edward M Kerwin, Kenneth R Chapman, Marc Decramer, Robert DiGiovanni, Peter D’Andrea, Huilin Hu, Pankaj Goyal & Pablo Altman
Pages: 1599-1612
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforSafety of inhaled glycopyrronium in patients with COPD: a comprehensive analysis of clinical studies and post-marketing data | Full Text | References | PDF (375.3 KB)
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VitalQPlus: a potential screening tool for early diagnosis of COPD
Chee Fai Sui, Long Chiau Ming, Chin Fen Neoh & Baharudin Ibrahim
Pages: 1613-1622
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforVitalQPlus: a potential screening tool for early diagnosis of COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (327.8 KB)
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Discrepancies between modified Medical Research Council dyspnea score and COPD assessment test score in patients with COPD
Chin Kook Rhee, Jin Woo Kim, Yong Il Hwang, Jin Hwa Lee, Ki-Suck Jung, Myung Goo Lee, Kwang Ha Yoo, Sang Haak Lee, Kyeong-Cheol Shin & Hyoung Kyu Yoon
Pages: 1623-1631
Published online: 12 Aug 2015
AbstractforDiscrepancies between modified Medical Research Council dyspnea score and COPD assessment test score in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Differences in the use of spirometry between rural and urban primary care centers in Spain
Eduardo Márquez-Martín, Joan B Soriano, Myriam Calle Rubio, Jose Luis Lopez-Campos & On behalf of the 3E project
Pages: 1633-1639
Published online: 17 Aug 2015
AbstractforDifferences in the use of spirometry between rural and urban primary care centers in Spain | Full Text | References | PDF (300.2 KB)
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A variant in 3′-untranslated region of KRAS compromises its interaction with hsa-let-7g and contributes to the development of lung cancer in patients with COPD
Hua Hu, Linlin Zhang, Geling Teng, Yanhua Wu & Ying Chen
Pages: 1641-1649
Published online: 17 Aug 2015
AbstractforA variant in 3′-untranslated region of KRAS compromises its interaction with hsa-let-7g and contributes to the development of lung cancer in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Relationship between linear and nonlinear dynamics of heart rate and impairment of lung function in COPD patients
Adriana Mazzuco, Wladimir Musetti Medeiros, Milena Pelosi Rizk Sperling, Aline Soares de Souza, Maria Clara Noman Alencar, Flávio Ferlin Arbex, José Alberto Neder, Ross Arena & Audrey Borghi-Silva
Pages: 1651-1661
Published online: 17 Aug 2015
AbstractforRelationship between linear and nonlinear dynamics of heart rate and impairment of lung function in COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (932.9 KB)
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Modified Medical Research Council scale vs Baseline Dyspnea Index to evaluate dyspnea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Thierry Perez, Pierre Régis Burgel, Jean-Louis Paillasseur, Denis Caillaud, Gaetan Deslée, Pascal Chanez, Nicolas Roche & For the INITIATIVES BPCO Scientific Committee
Pages: 1663-1672
Published online: 18 Aug 2015
AbstractforModified Medical Research Council scale vs Baseline Dyspnea Index to evaluate dyspnea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Efficacy and safety of the long-acting β2-agonist olodaterol over 4 weeks in Japanese patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Masakazu Ichinose, Ayako Takizawa, Toshiyasu Izumoto, Yusuke Tadayasu, Alan L Hamilton, Christina Kunz & Yoshinosuke Fukuchi
Pages: 1673-1683
Published online: 20 Aug 2015
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of the long-acting β2-agonist olodaterol over 4 weeks in Japanese patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (872.8 KB)
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Distribution of body mass index among subjects with COPD in the Middle East and North Africa region: data from the BREATHE study
Marie-Louise Koniski, Hocine Salhi, Aïcha Lahlou, Nauman Rashid & Abdelkader El Hasnaoui
Pages: 1685-1694
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforDistribution of body mass index among subjects with COPD in the Middle East and North Africa region: data from the BREATHE study | Full Text | References | PDF (917.5 KB)
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Benzodiazepine use in COPD: empirical evidence from Norway
Thomas Halvorsen & Pål E Martinussen
Pages: 1695-1702
Published online: 27 Aug 2015
AbstractforBenzodiazepine use in COPD: empirical evidence from Norway | Full Text | References | PDF (231.6 KB)
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Efficacy of a respiratory rehabilitation exercise training package in hospitalized elderly patients with acute exacerbation of COPD: a randomized control trial
Lin-Yu Liao, Kuei-Min Chen, Wei-Sheng Chung & Jung-Yien Chien
Pages: 1703-1709
Published online: 27 Aug 2015
AbstractforEfficacy of a respiratory rehabilitation exercise training package in hospitalized elderly patients with acute exacerbation of COPD: a randomized control trial | Full Text | References | PDF (319.4 KB)
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Case finding for COPD in primary care: a qualitative study of the views of health professionals
Shamil Haroon, Rachel E Jordan, David A Fitzmaurice & Peymane Adab
Pages: 1711-1718
Published online: 28 Aug 2015
AbstractforCase finding for COPD in primary care: a qualitative study of the views of health professionals | Full Text | References | PDF (349.5 KB)
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C-reactive protein levels in stable COPD patients: a case-control study
Denise Rossato Silva, Marcelo Basso Gazzana & Marli Maria Knorst
Pages: 1719-1725
Published online: 31 Aug 2015
AbstractforC-reactive protein levels in stable COPD patients: a case-control study | Full Text | References | PDF (232.2 KB)
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Prevalence of quadriceps muscle weakness in patients with COPD and its association with disease severity
Sidharth Kharbanda, Anand Ramakrishna & Shyam Krishnan
Pages: 1727-1735
Published online: 01 Sep 2015
AbstractforPrevalence of quadriceps muscle weakness in patients with COPD and its association with disease severity | Full Text | References | PDF (355.3 KB)
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Low bone mineral density in COPD patients with osteoporosis is related to low daily physical activity and high COPD assessment test scores
Wen-Te Liu, Han-Pin Kuo, Tien-Hua Liao, Ling-Ling Chiang, Li-Fei Chen, Min-Fang Hsu, Hsiao-Chi Chuang, Kang-Yun Lee, Chien-Da Huang & Shu-Chuan Ho
Pages: 1737-1744
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforLow bone mineral density in COPD patients with osteoporosis is related to low daily physical activity and high COPD assessment test scores | Full Text | References | PDF (455.8 KB)
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Is a previous diagnosis of asthma a reliable criterion for asthma–COPD overlap syndrome in a patient with COPD?
Miriam Barrecheguren, Miguel Román-Rodríguez & Marc Miravitlles
Pages: 1745-1752
Published online: 01 Sep 2015
AbstractforIs a previous diagnosis of asthma a reliable criterion for asthma–COPD overlap syndrome in a patient with COPD? | Full Text | References | PDF (304.4 KB)
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Efficacy and safety of once-daily inhaled umeclidinium/vilanterol in Asian patients with COPD: results from a randomized, placebo-controlled study
Jinping Zheng, Nanshan Zhong, Amy Newlands, Alison Church & Aik H Goh
Pages: 1753-1767
Published online: 02 Sep 2015
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of once-daily inhaled umeclidinium/vilanterol in Asian patients with COPD: results from a randomized, placebo-controlled study | Full Text | References | PDF (525 KB)
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Bronchodilators use in patients with COPD
Yaa-Hui Dong, Chia-Lin Hsu, Ying-Ying Li, Chia-Hsuin Chang & Mei-Shu Lai
Pages: 1769-1779
Published online: 01 Sep 2015
AbstractforBronchodilators use in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (357 KB)
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Epidemiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a population-based study in Krasnoyarsk region, Russia
Ivan P Artyukhov, Irina L Arshukova, Elena A Dobretsova, Tatyana A Dugina, Andrey V Shulmin & Irina V Demko
Pages: 1781-1786
Published online: 02 Sep 2015
AbstractforEpidemiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a population-based study in Krasnoyarsk region, Russia | Full Text | References | PDF (598.2 KB)
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Personalized pulmonary rehabilitation and occupational therapy based on cardiopulmonary exercise testing for patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Ryoji Maekura, Toru Hiraga, Keisuke Miki, Seigo Kitada, Mari Miki, Kenji Yoshimura, Hiroshi Yamamoto, Toshiko Kawabe & Masahide Mori
Pages: 1787-1800
Published online: 03 Sep 2015
AbstractforPersonalized pulmonary rehabilitation and occupational therapy based on cardiopulmonary exercise testing for patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Effect of tele health care on exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized clinical trial
Thomas Ringbæk, Allan Green, Lars Christian Laursen, Ejvind Frausing, Eva Brøndum & Charlotte Suppli Ulrik
Pages: 1801-1808
Published online: 03 Sep 2015
AbstractforEffect of tele health care on exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized clinical trial | Full Text | References | PDF (477.5 KB)
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Association between vitamin D receptor polymorphisms and osteoporosis in patients with COPD
Sei Won Kim, Jong Min Lee, Jick Hwan Ha, Hyeon Hui Kang, Chin Kook Rhee, Jin Woo Kim, Hwa Sik Moon, Ki Hyun Baek & Sang Haak Lee
Pages: 1809-1817
Published online: 04 Sep 2015
AbstractforAssociation between vitamin D receptor polymorphisms and osteoporosis in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (300.1 KB)
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Lung function decline rates according to GOLD group in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Joohae Kim, Ho Il Yoon, Yeon-Mok Oh, Seong Yong Lim, Ji-Hyun Lee, Tae-Hyung Kim, Sang Yeub Lee, Jin Hwa Lee, Sang-Do Lee & Chang-Hoon Lee
Pages: 1819-1827
Published online: 07 Sep 2015
AbstractforLung function decline rates according to GOLD group in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (347.9 KB)
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The relationship between cough-specific quality of life and abdominal muscle endurance, fatigue, and depression in patients with COPD
Hulya Arikan, Sema Savci, Ebru Calik-Kutukcu, Naciye Vardar-Yagli, Melda Saglam, Deniz Inal-Ince & Lutfi Coplu
Pages: 1829-1835
Published online: 07 Sep 2015
AbstractforThe relationship between cough-specific quality of life and abdominal muscle endurance, fatigue, and depression in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (470.1 KB)
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Does eosinophilic COPD exacerbation have a better patient outcome than non-eosinophilic in the intensive care unit?
Cüneyt Saltürk, Zuhal Karakurt, Nalan Adiguzel, Feyza Kargin, Rabia Sari, M Emin Celik, Huriye Berk Takir, Eylem Tuncay, Ozlem Sogukpinar, Nezihe Ciftaslan, Ozlem Mocin, Gokay Gungor & Selahattin Oztas
Pages: 1837-1846
Published online: 08 Sep 2015
AbstractforDoes eosinophilic COPD exacerbation have a better patient outcome than non-eosinophilic in the intensive care unit? | Full Text | References | PDF (432.2 KB)
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Balance impairment and systemic inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Emanuela Tudorache, Cristian Oancea, Claudiu Avram, Ovidiu Fira-Mladinescu, Lucian Petrescu & Bogdan Timar
Pages: 1847-1852
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforBalance impairment and systemic inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (386.8 KB)
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Letter
Roflumilast in COPD: a Brazilian perspective
Roberto Stirbulov & José R Jardim
Pages: 1853-1855
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
First Page PreviewforRoflumilast in COPD: a Brazilian perspective | Full Text | References | PDF (181.5 KB)
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The relationship between anthropometric indicators and walking distance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Shu-Chuan Ho, Min-Fang Hsu, Han-Pin Kuo, Jiun-Yi Wang, Li-Fei Chen, Kang-Yun Lee & Hsiao-Chi Chuang
Pages: 1857-1862
Published online: 08 Sep 2015
AbstractforThe relationship between anthropometric indicators and walking distance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (365 KB)
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Comparative efficacy of combination bronchodilator therapies in COPD: a network meta-analysis
Eline L Huisman, Sarah M Cockle, Afisi S Ismaila, Andreas Karabis & Yogesh Suresh Punekar
Pages: 1863-1881
Published online: 09 Sep 2015
AbstractforComparative efficacy of combination bronchodilator therapies in COPD: a network meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (819.6 KB)
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Cognitive function and living situation in COPD: is there a relationship with self-management and quality of life?
Megan M Dulohery, Darrell R Schroeder & Roberto P Benzo
Pages: 1883-1889
Published online: 10 Sep 2015
AbstractforCognitive function and living situation in COPD: is there a relationship with self-management and quality of life? | Full Text | References | PDF (230.1 KB)
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Physical inactivity and arterial stiffness in COPD
Noriane A Sievi, Daniel Franzen, Malcolm Kohler & Christian F Clarenbach
Pages: 1891-1897
Published online: 10 Sep 2015
AbstractforPhysical inactivity and arterial stiffness in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (517.4 KB)
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Respiratory muscle training with normocapnic hyperpnea improves ventilatory pattern and thoracoabdominal coordination, and reduces oxygen desaturation during endurance exercise testing in COPD patients
Eva Bernardi, Luca Pomidori, Faisy Bassal, Marco Contoli & Annalisa Cogo
Pages: 1899-1906
Published online: 10 Sep 2015
AbstractforRespiratory muscle training with normocapnic hyperpnea improves ventilatory pattern and thoracoabdominal coordination, and reduces oxygen desaturation during endurance exercise testing in COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (713.3 KB)
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Vitamin D deficiency is associated with the severity of COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Biyuan Zhu, Biqing Zhu, Chaolie Xiao & Zhiwen Zheng
Pages: 1907-1916
Published online: 11 Sep 2015
AbstractforVitamin D deficiency is associated with the severity of COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (659.1 KB)
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Effect of indacaterol on lung deflation improves cardiac performance in hyperinflated COPD patients: an interventional, randomized, double-blind clinical trial
Pierachille Santus, Dejan Radovanovic, Silvia Di Marco, Vincenzo Valenti, Rita Raccanelli, Francesco Blasi, Stefano Centanni & Maurizio Bussotti
Pages: 1917-1923
Published online: 11 Sep 2015
AbstractforEffect of indacaterol on lung deflation improves cardiac performance in hyperinflated COPD patients: an interventional, randomized, double-blind clinical trial | Full Text | References | PDF (321.3 KB)
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Sonographic evaluation of diaphragmatic dysfunction in COPD patients
Nadine Scheibe, Natalia Sosnowski, Alina Pinkhasik, Sandy Vonderbank & Andreas Bastian
Pages: 1925-1930
Published online: 11 Sep 2015
AbstractforSonographic evaluation of diaphragmatic dysfunction in COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (785.2 KB)
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Letter
Does roflumilast induce phagocytic activity in COPD patients?
Baishakhi Ghosh & Nitin V Vanjare
Pages: 1931-1934
Published online: 11 Sep 2015
First Page PreviewforDoes roflumilast induce phagocytic activity in COPD patients? | Full Text | References | PDF (292.8 KB)
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Review Article
Gastroesophageal reflux disease in COPD: links and risks
Annemarie L Lee & Roger S Goldstein
Pages: 1935-1949
Published online: 14 Sep 2015
AbstractforGastroesophageal reflux disease in COPD: links and risks | Full Text | References | PDF (411.9 KB)
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Factors associated with the prescription of inhaled corticosteroids in GOLD group A and B patients with COPD – subgroup analysis of the Taiwan obstructive lung disease cohort
Yu-Feng Wei, Ping-Hung Kuo, Ying-Huang Tsai, Chi-Wei Tao, Shih-Lung Cheng, Chao-Hsien Lee, Yao-Kuang Wu, Ning-Hung Chen, Wu-Huei Hsu, Jeng-Yuan Hsu, Ming-Shian Lin & Chin-Chou Wang
Pages: 1951-1956
Published online: 14 Sep 2015
AbstractforFactors associated with the prescription of inhaled corticosteroids in GOLD group A and B patients with COPD – subgroup analysis of the Taiwan obstructive lung disease cohort | Full Text | References | PDF (381.6 KB)
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Protein networks in induced sputum from smokers and COPD patients
James N Baraniuk, Begona Casado, Lewis K Pannell, Peter B McGarvey, Piera Boschetto, Maurizio Luisetti & Paolo Iadarola
Pages: 1957-1975
Published online: 15 Sep 2015
AbstractforProtein networks in induced sputum from smokers and COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Assessments of endothelial function and arterial stiffness are reproducible in patients with COPD
Paula Rodriguez-Miguelez, Nichole Seigler, Leon Bass, Thomas A Dillard & Ryan A Harris
Pages: 1977-1986
Published online: 16 Sep 2015
AbstractforAssessments of endothelial function and arterial stiffness are reproducible in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (602 KB)
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Effects of a helium/oxygen mixture on individuals’ lung function and metabolic cost during submaximal exercise for participants with obstructive lung diseases
Sabine Häussermann, Anja Schulze, Ira M Katz, Andrew R Martin, Christiane Herpich, Theresa Hunger & Joëlle Texereau
Pages: 1987-1997
Published online: 21 Sep 2015
AbstractforEffects of a helium/oxygen mixture on individuals’ lung function and metabolic cost during submaximal exercise for participants with obstructive lung diseases | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Proteoglycan 4 is a diagnostic biomarker for COPD
Kang-Yun Lee, Hsiao-Chi Chuang, Tzu-Tao Chen, Wen-Te Liu, Chien-Ling Su, Po-Hao Feng, Ling-Ling Chiang, Mauo-Ying Bien & Shu-Chuan Ho
Pages: 1999-2007
Published online: 18 Sep 2015
AbstractforProteoglycan 4 is a diagnostic biomarker for COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (691.6 KB)
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Pathogens in COPD exacerbations identified by comprehensive real-time PCR plus older methods
Kenichiro Shimizu, Yutaka Yoshii, Miyuki Morozumi, Naoko Chiba, Kimiko Ubukata, Hironori Uruga, Shigeo Hanada, Nayuta Saito, Tsukasa Kadota, Saburo Ito, Hiroshi Wakui, Naoki Takasaka, Shunsuke Minagawa, Jun Kojima, Hiromichi Hara, Takanori Numata, Makoto Kawaishi, Keisuke Saito, Jun Araya, Yumi Kaneko, Katsutoshi Nakayama, Kazuma Kishi & Kazuyoshi Kuwano
Pages: 2009-2016
Published online: 23 Sep 2015
AbstractforPathogens in COPD exacerbations identified by comprehensive real-time PCR plus older methods | Full Text | References | PDF (619.2 KB)
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Vitamin D deficiency is associated with impaired disease control in asthma–COPD overlap syndrome patients
Balázs Odler, István Ivancsó, Vivien Somogyi, Kálmán Benke, Lilla Tamási, Gabriella Gálffy, Balázs Szalay & Veronika Müller
Pages: 2017-2025
Published online: 24 Sep 2015
AbstractforVitamin D deficiency is associated with impaired disease control in asthma–COPD overlap syndrome patients | Full Text | References | PDF (579 KB)
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Budgetary impact analysis on funding smoking-cessation drugs in patients with COPD in Spain
Carlos A Jiménez-Ruiz, Segismundo Solano-Reina, Jaime Signes-Costa, Eva de Higes-Martinez, José I Granda-Orive, José J Lorza-Blasco, Juan A Riesco-Miranda, Neus Altet-Gomez, Miguel Barrueco, Itziar Oyagüez, Javier Rejas & On behalf of the SEPAR’s Integrated Tobacco Research Program
Pages: 2027-2036
Published online: 24 Sep 2015
AbstractforBudgetary impact analysis on funding smoking-cessation drugs in patients with COPD in Spain | Full Text | References | PDF (684.4 KB)
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Long-term evaluation of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD
Jean Marie Grosbois, Alice Gicquello, Carole Langlois, Olivier Le Rouzic, Frédéric Bart, Benoit Wallaert & Cécile Chenivesse
Pages: 2037-2044
Published online: 25 Sep 2015
AbstractforLong-term evaluation of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (326.8 KB)
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Automated continuous quantitative measurement of proximal airways on dynamic ventilation CT: initial experience using an ex vivo porcine lung phantom
Tsuneo Yamashiro, Maho Tsubakimoto, Yukihiro Nagatani, Hiroshi Moriya, Kotaro Sakuma, Shinsuke Tsukagoshi, Hiroyasu Inokawa, Tatsuya Kimoto, Ryuichi Teramoto & Sadayuki Murayama
Pages: 2045-2054
Published online: 25 Sep 2015
AbstractforAutomated continuous quantitative measurement of proximal airways on dynamic ventilation CT: initial experience using an ex vivo porcine lung phantom | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB)
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Comparative effectiveness of budesonide/formoterol combination and tiotropium bromide among COPD patients new to these controller treatments
Frank Trudo, David M Kern, Jill R Davis, Ozgur Tunceli, Siting Zhou, Emma L Graham, Charlie Strange & Setareh A Williams
Pages: 2055-2066
Published online: 28 Sep 2015
AbstractforComparative effectiveness of budesonide/formoterol combination and tiotropium bromide among COPD patients new to these controller treatments | Full Text | References | PDF (596.1 KB)
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Acute kidney injury in stable COPD and at exacerbation
MF Barakat, HI McDonald, TJ Collier, L Smeeth, D Nitsch & JK Quint
Pages: 2067-2077
Published online: 28 Sep 2015
AbstractforAcute kidney injury in stable COPD and at exacerbation | Full Text | References | PDF (507.2 KB)
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Investigation of Pneumocystis jirovecii colonization in patients with chronic pulmonary diseases in the People’s Republic of China
Dong-Dong Wang, Ming-Quan Zheng, Nan Zhang & Chun-Li An
Pages: 2079-2085
Published online: 29 Sep 2015
AbstractforInvestigation of Pneumocystis jirovecii colonization in patients with chronic pulmonary diseases in the People’s Republic of China | Full Text | References | PDF (779.8 KB)
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Assessment of cognitive impairment in long-term oxygen therapy-dependent COPD patients
Harun Karamanli, Faik Ilik, Fatih Kayhan & Ahmet Cemal Pazarli
Pages: 2087-2094
Published online: 29 Sep 2015
AbstractforAssessment of cognitive impairment in long-term oxygen therapy-dependent COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (383.9 KB)
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Letter

Letter
Laryngopharyngeal reflux COPD to uncover reflux and columnar lined esophagus
Ivan Kristo, Martin Riegler & Sebastian F Schoppmann
Pages: 2095-2096
Published online: 30 Sep 2015
CitationforLaryngopharyngeal reflux COPD to uncover reflux and columnar lined esophagus | Full Text | References | PDF (167.6 KB)
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Prevalence and risk factors for COPD in greenhouse farmers: a large, cross-sectional survey of 5,880 farmers from northeast China
Shuo Liu, Yangang Ren, Deliang Wen, Yu Chen, Donghong Chen, Liyun Li, Xuhua Zhang, Yibing Zhang, Shuang Fu, Zhenhua Li, Shuyue Xia, Dongliang Wang, Hong Chen, Jian Zhao & Xiaoge Wang
Pages: 2097-2108
Published online: 01 Oct 2015
AbstractforPrevalence and risk factors for COPD in greenhouse farmers: a large, cross-sectional survey of 5,880 farmers from northeast China | Full Text | References | PDF (395.8 KB)
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A real-world evaluation of indacaterol and other bronchodilators in COPD: the INFLOW study
Georges Juvelekian, Waleed El-Sorougi, Chaicharn Pothirat, Faisal Yunus, Teresita De Guia, Han-Pin Kuo, Shalma Basu Patnaik & Virginia Pilipovic
Pages: 2109-2120
Published online: 05 Oct 2015
AbstractforA real-world evaluation of indacaterol and other bronchodilators in COPD: the INFLOW study | Full Text | References | PDF (899 KB)
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Wheezing, a significant clinical phenotype of COPD: experience from the Taiwan Obstructive Lung Disease Study
Wan-Chun Huang, Ying-Huang Tsai, Yu-Feng Wei, Ping-Hung Kuo, Chi-Wei Tao, Shih-Lung Cheng, Chao-Hsien Lee, Yao-Kuang Wu, Ning-Hung Chen, Wu-Huei Hsu, Jeng-Yuan Hsu, Chin-Chou Wang & Ming-Shian Lin
Pages: 2121-2126
Published online: 07 Oct 2015
AbstractforWheezing, a significant clinical phenotype of COPD: experience from the Taiwan Obstructive Lung Disease Study | Full Text | References | PDF (224.5 KB)
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A longitudinal, retrospective cohort study on the impact of roflumilast on exacerbations and economic burden among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in the real world
Yin Wan, Shawn X Sun, Shelby Corman, Xingyue Huang, Xin Gao & Andrew F Shorr
Pages: 2127-2136
Published online: 07 Oct 2015
AbstractforA longitudinal, retrospective cohort study on the impact of roflumilast on exacerbations and economic burden among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in the real world | Full Text | References | PDF (481.5 KB)
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Review Article
Lung transplantation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: patient selection and special considerations
C Randall Lane & Adriano R Tonelli
Pages: 2137-2146
Published online: 12 Oct 2015
AbstractforLung transplantation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: patient selection and special considerations | Full Text | References | PDF (224.7 KB)
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Endoscopic bronchial valve treatment: patient selection and special considerations
Ralf Eberhardt, Daniela Gompelmann, Felix JF Herth & Maren Schuhmann
Pages: 2147-2157
Published online: 08 Oct 2015
AbstractforEndoscopic bronchial valve treatment: patient selection and special considerations | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB)
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The effect of dietary antioxidant on the COPD risk: the community-based KoGES (Ansan–Anseong) cohort
Pankaj Joshi, Woo Jin Kim & Sang-Ah Lee
Pages: 2159-2168
Published online: 08 Oct 2015
AbstractforThe effect of dietary antioxidant on the COPD risk: the community-based KoGES (Ansan–Anseong) cohort | Full Text | References | PDF (367.2 KB)
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Biomarker-based detection of asthma–COPD overlap syndrome in COPD populations
Tsutomu Tamada, Hisatoshi Sugiura, Tsuneyuki Takahashi, Kazuto Matsunaga, Keiji Kimura, Uichiro Katsumata, Daisuke Takekoshi, Toshiaki Kikuchi, Ken Ohta & Masakazu Ichinose
Pages: 2169-2176
Published online: 09 Oct 2015
AbstractforBiomarker-based detection of asthma–COPD overlap syndrome in COPD populations | Full Text | References | PDF (437.6 KB)
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Arandomized multicenter Phase II study of perioperative tiotropium intervention in gastric cancer patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Sachio Fushida, Katsunobu Oyama, Masahide Kaji, Yasuo Hirono, Jun Kinoshita, Tomoya Tsukada, Hideaki Nezuka, Tatsuo Nakano, Masahiro Noto, Koji Nishijima, Takashi Fujimura & Tetsuo Ohta
Pages: 2177-2183
Published online: 12 Oct 2015
AbstractforArandomized multicenter Phase II study of perioperative tiotropium intervention in gastric cancer patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (670.7 KB)
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Effect of tiotropium on lung function decline in early-stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: propensity score-matched analysis of real-world data
Ha Youn Lee, Sun Mi Choi, Jinwoo Lee, Young Sik Park, Chang-Hoon Lee, Deog Kyeom Kim, Sang-Min Lee, Ho Il Yoon, Jae-Joon Yim, Young Whan Kim, Sung Koo Han & Chul-Gyu Yoo
Pages: 2185-2192
Published online: 13 Oct 2015
AbstractforEffect of tiotropium on lung function decline in early-stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: propensity score-matched analysis of real-world data | Full Text | References | PDF (240.5 KB)
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A new approach to assess COPD by identifying lung function break-points
Göran Eriksson, Linnea Jarenbäck, Stefan Peterson, Jaro Ankerst, Leif Bjermer & Ellen Tufvesson
Pages: 2193-2202
Published online: 14 Oct 2015
AbstractforA new approach to assess COPD by identifying lung function break-points | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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A comprehensive assessment using COPD assessment test scoring and modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scoring is necessary for personalized therapy for COPD patients
Shinji Teramoto, Toshihide Inui & Nobuyuki Hizawa
Pages: 2203-2206
Published online: 15 Oct 2015
First Page PreviewforA comprehensive assessment using COPD assessment test scoring and modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scoring is necessary for personalized therapy for COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (706.4 KB)
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The inevitable drift to triple therapy in COPD: an analysis of prescribing pathways in the UK
Guy Brusselle, David Price, Kevin Gruffydd-Jones, Marc Miravitlles, Dorothy L Keininger, Rebecca Stewart, Michael Baldwin & Rupert C Jones
Pages: 2207-2217
Published online: 15 Oct 2015
AbstractforThe inevitable drift to triple therapy in COPD: an analysis of prescribing pathways in the UK | Full Text | References | PDF (629.8 KB)
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Chronic obstructive lung disease and posttraumatic stress disorder: current perspectives
Thad E Abrams, Amy Blevins & Mark W Vander Weg
Pages: 2219-2233
Published online: 15 Oct 2015
AbstractforChronic obstructive lung disease and posttraumatic stress disorder: current perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (357.3 KB)
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Medicinal clays improve the endurance of loaded inspiratory muscles in COPD: a randomized clinical trial of nonpharmacological treatment
Simonetta Baldi, Gian Domenico Pinna, Claudio Bruschi, Fabrizio Caldara, Roberto Maestri, Elena Dacosto, Antonella Rezzani, Ermanno Popovich, Ezio Bellinzona, Paola Crotti, Silvia Montemartini & Claudio Fracchia
Pages: 2235-2248
Published online: 23 Oct 2015
AbstractforMedicinal clays improve the endurance of loaded inspiratory muscles in COPD: a randomized clinical trial of nonpharmacological treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (1,011.2 KB)
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Candidate genes for COPD: current evidence and research
Woo Jin Kim & Sang Do Lee
Pages: 2249-2255
Published online: 19 Oct 2015
AbstractforCandidate genes for COPD: current evidence and research | Full Text | References | PDF (217 KB)
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Respiratory infectious phenotypes in acute exacerbation of COPD: an aid to length of stay and COPD Assessment Test
Meng-Yuan Dai, Jin-Ping Qiao, Yuan-Hong Xu & Guang-He Fei
Pages: 2257-2263
Published online: 20 Oct 2015
AbstractforRespiratory infectious phenotypes in acute exacerbation of COPD: an aid to length of stay and COPD Assessment Test | Full Text | References | PDF (529.1 KB)
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Zabofloxacin versus moxifloxacin in patients with COPD exacerbation: a multicenter, double-blind, double-dummy, randomized, controlled, Phase III, non-inferiority trial
Chin Kook Rhee, Jung Hyun Chang, Eu gene Choi, Hyun kuk Kim, Yong-Soo Kwon, Sun Young Kyung, Ji-Hyun Lee, Myung Jae Park, Kwang Ha Yoo & Yeon Mok Oh
Pages: 2265-2275
Published online: 22 Oct 2015
AbstractforZabofloxacin versus moxifloxacin in patients with COPD exacerbation: a multicenter, double-blind, double-dummy, randomized, controlled, Phase III, non-inferiority trial | Full Text | References | PDF (1,016.4 KB)
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The stats are in: an update on statin use in COPD
Alexa A Carlson, Ethan A Smith & Debra J Reid
Pages: 2277-2284
Published online: 22 Oct 2015
AbstractforThe stats are in: an update on statin use in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (217.8 KB)
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Time trends in coronary revascularization procedures among people with COPD: analysis of the Spanish national hospital discharge data (2001–2011)
Javier de Miguel-Díez, Rodrigo Jiménez-García, Valentín Hernández-Barrera, Pilar Carrasco-Garrido, Héctor Bueno, Luis Puente-Maestu, Isabel Jimenez-Trujillo, Alejandro Alvaro-Meca, Jesús Esteban-Hernandez & Ana López de Andrés
Pages: 2285-2294
Published online: 22 Oct 2015
AbstractforTime trends in coronary revascularization procedures among people with COPD: analysis of the Spanish national hospital discharge data (2001–2011) | Full Text | References | PDF (582.5 KB)
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Forecasting COPD hospitalization in the clinic: optimizing the chronic respiratory questionnaire
Beatriz Abascal-Bolado, Paul J Novotny, Jeff A Sloan, Craig Karpman, Megan M Dulohery & Roberto P Benzo
Pages: 2295-2301
Published online: 22 Oct 2015
AbstractforForecasting COPD hospitalization in the clinic: optimizing the chronic respiratory questionnaire | Full Text | References | PDF (289.9 KB)
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Health care and social care costs of pneumonia in Denmark: a register-based study of all citizens and patients with COPD in three municipalities
Susanne Lausten Brogaard, Maj Britt Dahl Nielsen, Lars Ulrik Nielsen, Trine Mosegaard Albretsen, Morten Bundgaard, Niels Anker, Maja Appel, Kim Gustavsen, Rose-Marie Lindkvist, Anne Skjoldan, Grete Breinhild & Peter Bo Poulsen
Pages: 2303-2309
Published online: 28 Oct 2015
AbstractforHealth care and social care costs of pneumonia in Denmark: a register-based study of all citizens and patients with COPD in three municipalities | Full Text | References | PDF (234.6 KB)
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Long-term effects of gastrectomy in patients with spirometry-defined COPD and patients at risk of COPD: a case-control study
Hitoshi Saito, Koichiro Nomura, Shinji Abe, Takashi Motegi, Takeo Ishii, Kumiko Hattori, Yuji Kusunoki, Akihiko Gemma & Kozui Kida
Pages: 2311-2318
Published online: 29 Oct 2015
AbstractforLong-term effects of gastrectomy in patients with spirometry-defined COPD and patients at risk of COPD: a case-control study | Full Text | References | PDF (274.6 KB)
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Erdosteine reduces inflammation and time to first exacerbation postdischarge in hospitalized patients with AECOPD
Maurizio Moretti & Stefano Fagnani
Pages: 2319-2325
Published online: 28 Oct 2015
AbstractforErdosteine reduces inflammation and time to first exacerbation postdischarge in hospitalized patients with AECOPD | Full Text | References | PDF (645 KB)
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The phenotype of concurrent chronic bronchitis and frequent exacerbations in patients with severe COPD attending Swedish secondary care units
Josefin Sundh, Gunnar Johansson, Kjell Larsson, Anders Lindén, Claes-Göran Löfdahl, Thomas Sandström & Christer Janson
Pages: 2327-2334
Published online: 28 Oct 2015
AbstractforThe phenotype of concurrent chronic bronchitis and frequent exacerbations in patients with severe COPD attending Swedish secondary care units | Full Text | References | PDF (436.5 KB)
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The importance of inhaler devices: the choice of inhaler device may lead to suboptimal adherence in COPD patients
Josep Darbà, Gabriela Ramírez, Antoni Sicras, Pablo Francoli, Saku Torvinen & Rainel Sánchez-de la Rosa
Pages: 2335-2345
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforThe importance of inhaler devices: the choice of inhaler device may lead to suboptimal adherence in COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (525.8 KB)
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Review Article
Combined bronchodilators (tiotropium plus olodaterol) for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Wijdan H Ramadan, Wissam K Kabbara, Ghada M El Khoury & Sarah A Al Assir
Pages: 2347-2356
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforCombined bronchodilators (tiotropium plus olodaterol) for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (270.3 KB)
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Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in asymptomatic smokers
Raúl H Sansores, Mónica Velázquez-Uncal, Oliver Pérez-Bautista, Jaime Villalba-Caloca, Ramcés Falfán-Valencia & Alejandra Ramírez-Venegas
Pages: 2357-2363
Published online: 02 Nov 2015
AbstractforPrevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in asymptomatic smokers | Full Text | References | PDF (227.1 KB)
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The efficacy and safety of triple inhaled treatment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis using Bayesian methods
Min-Sun Kwak, Eunyoung Kim, Eun Jin Jang, Hyun Jung Kim & Chang-Hoon Lee
Pages: 2365-2376
Published online: 03 Nov 2015
AbstractforThe efficacy and safety of triple inhaled treatment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis using Bayesian methods | Full Text | References | PDF (768.4 KB)
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Corrigendum

Correction
Pulmonary hemodynamic profile in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [Corrigendum]
Page: 2377
Published online: 04 Nov 2015
CitationforPulmonary hemodynamic profile in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [Corrigendum] | Full Text | PDF (102.7 KB)
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Current care services provided for patients with COPD in the Eastern province in Saudi Arabia: a descriptive study
Mohammed E Alsubaiei, Paul A Cafarella, Peter A Frith, R Doug McEvoy & Tanja W Effing
Pages: 2379-2391
Published online: 04 Nov 2015
AbstractforCurrent care services provided for patients with COPD in the Eastern province in Saudi Arabia: a descriptive study | Full Text | References | PDF (588.1 KB)
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Triple therapy with salmeterol/fluticasone propionate 50/250 plus tiotropium bromide improve lung function versus individual treatments in moderate-to-severe Japanese COPD patients: a randomized controlled trial – Evaluation of Airway sGaw after treatment with tripLE
Takefumi Saito, Akinori Takeda, Katsuji Hashimoto, Akihiro Kobayashi, Tomoyuki Hayamizu & Gerald W Hagan
Pages: 2393-2404
Published online: 04 Nov 2015
AbstractforTriple therapy with salmeterol/fluticasone propionate 50/250 plus tiotropium bromide improve lung function versus individual treatments in moderate-to-severe Japanese COPD patients: a randomized controlled trial – Evaluation of Airway sGaw after treatment with tripLE | Full Text | References | PDF (556.4 KB)
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Increased serum TRAIL and DR5 levels correlated with lung function and inflammation in stable COPD patients
Yanqiu Wu, Yongchun Shen, Junlong Zhang, Chun Wan, Tao Wang, Dan Xu, Ting Yang & Fuqiang Wen
Pages: 2405-2412
Published online: 06 Nov 2015
AbstractforIncreased serum TRAIL and DR5 levels correlated with lung function and inflammation in stable COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (1,020 KB)
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Development of an integral assessment approach of health status in patients with obstructive airway diseases: the CORONA study
Edmée FMM van den Akker, Alex J van ‘t Hul, Niels H Chavannes, Gert-Jan Braunstahl, Alie van Bruggen, Maureen PMH Rutten-van Mölken & Johannes CCM in ‘t Veen
Pages: 2413-2422
Published online: 06 Nov 2015
AbstractforDevelopment of an integral assessment approach of health status in patients with obstructive airway diseases: the CORONA study | Full Text | References | PDF (378 KB)
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The one repetition maximum test and the sit-to-stand test in the assessment of a specific pulmonary rehabilitation program on peripheral muscle strength in COPD patients
Andrea Zanini, Marina Aiello, Francesca Cherubino, Elisabetta Zampogna, Andrea Azzola, Alfredo Chetta & Antonio Spanevello
Pages: 2423-2430
Published online: 11 Nov 2015
AbstractforThe one repetition maximum test and the sit-to-stand test in the assessment of a specific pulmonary rehabilitation program on peripheral muscle strength in COPD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (461 KB)
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The EFFECT trial: evaluating exacerbations, biomarkers, and safety outcomes with two dose levels of fluticasone propionate/formoterol in COPD
Alberto Papi, Paul W Jones, Prashant S Dalvi, Kirsten McAulay, Tammy McIver & Sanjeeva Dissanayake
Pages: 2431-2438
Published online: 09 Nov 2015
AbstractforThe EFFECT trial: evaluating exacerbations, biomarkers, and safety outcomes with two dose levels of fluticasone propionate/formoterol in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (284.2 KB)
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Predicting frequent COPD exacerbations using primary care data
Marjan Kerkhof, Daryl Freeman, Rupert Jones, Alison Chisholm, David B Price & On behalf of the Respiratory Effectiveness Group
Pages: 2439-2450
Published online: 09 Nov 2015
AbstractforPredicting frequent COPD exacerbations using primary care data | Full Text | References | PDF (543.8 KB)
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COPD: it is time to change!
Claudio Tantucci & Laura Pini
Pages: 2451-2457
Published online: 11 Nov 2015
AbstractforCOPD: it is time to change! | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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COPD in Taiwan: a National Epidemiology Survey
Shih-Lung Cheng, Ming-Cheng Chan, Chin-Chou Wang, Ching-Hsiung Lin, Hao-Chien Wang, Jeng-Yuan Hsu, Liang-Wen Hang, Chee-Jen Chang, Diahn-Warng Perng, Chong-Jen Yu & On behalf of the Taiwan COPD Consortium
Pages: 2459-2467
Published online: 11 Nov 2015
AbstractforCOPD in Taiwan: a National Epidemiology Survey | Full Text | References | PDF (357.6 KB)
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The utility of inflammatory markers to predict readmissions and mortality in COPD cases with or without eosinophilia
Dildar Duman, Emine Aksoy, Meltem Coban Agca, Nagihan Durmus Kocak, Ipek Ozmen, Ulku Aka Akturk, Sinem Gungor, Fatma Merve Tepetam, Selma Aydogan Eroglu, Selahattin Oztas & Zuhal Karakurt
Pages: 2469-2478
Published online: 11 Nov 2015
AbstractforThe utility of inflammatory markers to predict readmissions and mortality in COPD cases with or without eosinophilia | Full Text | References | PDF (617.6 KB)
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The risk of burn injury during long-term oxygen therapy: a 17-year longitudinal national study in Sweden
Hanan A Tanash, Fredrik Huss & Magnus Ekström
Pages: 2479-2484
Published online: 13 Nov 2015
AbstractforThe risk of burn injury during long-term oxygen therapy: a 17-year longitudinal national study in Sweden | Full Text | References | PDF (191.2 KB)
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Categorization of COPD patients in Turkey via GOLD 2013 strategy document: ALPHABET study
Hakan Gunen, Mehmet Yilmaz, Oguz Aktas, Pinar Ergun, Mediha Gonenc Ortakoylu, Atike Demir, Pelin Cetinkaya, Alev Gurgun, Muge Otlu, Aykut Cilli, Ufuk Yilmaz, Nurdan Kokturk, Ipek Candemir, Halil Ibrahim Yakar, Idilhan Ar & Aylin Konya
Pages: 2485-2494
Published online: 13 Nov 2015
AbstractforCategorization of COPD patients in Turkey via GOLD 2013 strategy document: ALPHABET study | Full Text | References | PDF (303.1 KB)
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Comparative efficacy of long-acting muscarinic antagonist monotherapies in COPD: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Afisi Segun Ismaila, Eline L Huisman, Yogesh Suresh Punekar & Andreas Karabis
Pages: 2495-2517
Published online: 16 Nov 2015
AbstractforComparative efficacy of long-acting muscarinic antagonist monotherapies in COPD: a systematic review and network meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (843.6 KB)
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Hyperuricemia is a biomarker of early mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Xin Zhang, Lijie Liu, Rui Liang & Shoude Jin
Pages: 2519-2523
Published online: 20 Oct 2022
AbstractforHyperuricemia is a biomarker of early mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (272.1 KB)
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Computed tomography measurement of pulmonary artery for diagnosis of COPD and its comorbidity pulmonary hypertension
Xuesong Chen, Kouying Liu, Zhiyue Wang, Yinsu Zhu, Yang Zhao, Hui Kong, Weiping Xie & Hong Wang
Pages: 2525-2533
Published online: 18 Nov 2015
AbstractforComputed tomography measurement of pulmonary artery for diagnosis of COPD and its comorbidity pulmonary hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Applying the wisdom of stepping down inhaled corticosteroids in patients with COPD: a proposed algorithm for clinical practice
Alan G Kaplan
Pages: 2535-2548
Published online: 20 Nov 2015
AbstractforApplying the wisdom of stepping down inhaled corticosteroids in patients with COPD: a proposed algorithm for clinical practice | Full Text | References | PDF (555.7 KB)
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Effects of 12 weeks of aerobic training on autonomic modulation, mucociliary clearance, and aerobic parameters in patients with COPD
Marceli Rocha Leite, Ercy Mara Cipulo Ramos, Carlos Augusto Kalva-Filho, Ana Paula Coelho Figueira Freire, Bruna Spolador de Alencar Silva, Juliana Nicolino, Alessandra Choqueta de Toledo-Arruda, Marcelo Papoti, Luiz Carlos Marques Vanderlei & Dionei Ramos
Pages: 2549-2557
Published online: 23 Nov 2015
AbstractforEffects of 12 weeks of aerobic training on autonomic modulation, mucociliary clearance, and aerobic parameters in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (482.6 KB)
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Comparison of exercise capacity in COPD and other etiologies of chronic respiratory failure requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation at home: retrospective analysis of 1-year follow-up
Cuneyt Salturk, Zuhal Karakurt, Huriye Berk Takir, Merih Balci, Feyza Kargin, Ozlem Yazıcıoglu Mocin, Gokay Gungor, Ipek Ozmen, Selahattin Oztas, Murat Yalcinsoy, Ruya Evin, Murat Ozturk & Nalan Adiguzel
Pages: 2559-2569
Published online: 26 Nov 2015
AbstractforComparison of exercise capacity in COPD and other etiologies of chronic respiratory failure requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation at home: retrospective analysis of 1-year follow-up | Full Text | References | PDF (487.2 KB)
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The chronic obstructive pulmonary disease assessment test improves the predictive value of previous exacerbations for poor outcomes in COPD
Marc Miravitlles, Patricia García-Sidro, Alonso Fernández-Nistal, María Jesús Buendía, María José Espinosa de los Monteros, Cristina Esquinas & Jesús Molina
Pages: 2571-2579
Published online: 30 Nov 2015
AbstractforThe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease assessment test improves the predictive value of previous exacerbations for poor outcomes in COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (630.3 KB)
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Bacterial flora in the sputum and comorbidity in patients with acute exacerbations of COPD
Ramon Boixeda, Pere Almagro, Jesús Díez-Manglano, Francisco Javier Cabrera, Jesús Recio, Isabel Martin-Garrido, Joan B Soriano & On behalf of the COPD and Pluripathological Patients Groups of the Spanish Internal Medicine Society
Pages: 2581-2591
Published online: 01 Dec 2015
AbstractforBacterial flora in the sputum and comorbidity in patients with acute exacerbations of COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (670.8 KB)
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The analyses of risk factors for COPD in the Li ethnic group in Hainan, People’s Republic of China
Yipeng Ding, Junxu Xu, Jinjian Yao, Yu Chen, Ping He, Yanhong Ouyang, Huan Niu, Zhongjie Tian & Pei Sun
Pages: 2593-2600
Published online: 30 Nov 2015
AbstractforThe analyses of risk factors for COPD in the Li ethnic group in Hainan, People’s Republic of China | Full Text | References | PDF (258.1 KB)
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Switching treatments in COPD: implications for costs and treatment adherence
Fulvio Braido, Federico Lavorini, Francesco Blasi, Ilaria Baiardini & Giorgio Walter Canonica
Pages: 2601-2608
Published online: 03 Dec 2015
AbstractforSwitching treatments in COPD: implications for costs and treatment adherence | Full Text | References | PDF (319.9 KB)
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COPD exacerbation frequency and its association with health care resource utilization and costs
Amol D Dhamane, Chad Moretz, Yunping Zhou, Kate Burslem, Kim Saverno, Gagan Jain, Andrew Renda & Shuchita Kaila
Pages: 2609-2618
Published online: 03 Dec 2015
AbstractforCOPD exacerbation frequency and its association with health care resource utilization and costs | Full Text | References | PDF (559.4 KB)
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The Short Physical Performance Battery is a discriminative tool for identifying patients with COPD at risk of disability
Roberto Bernabeu-Mora, Françesc Medina-Mirapeix, Eduardo Llamazares-Herrán, Gloria García-Guillamón, Luz María Giménez-Giménez & Juan Miguel Sánchez-Nieto
Pages: 2619-2626
Published online: 03 Dec 2015
AbstractforThe Short Physical Performance Battery is a discriminative tool for identifying patients with COPD at risk of disability | Full Text | References | PDF (514.3 KB)
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Increased hypoxemia in patients with COPD and pulmonary hypertension undergoing bronchoscopy with biopsy
Yoram Neuman, Matthew Koslow, Alona Matveychuk, Avigdor Bar-Sef, Alexander Guber & David Shitrit
Pages: 2627-2632
Published online: 07 Dec 2015
AbstractforIncreased hypoxemia in patients with COPD and pulmonary hypertension undergoing bronchoscopy with biopsy | Full Text | References | PDF (211.8 KB)
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Systems pharmacology-based approach for dissecting the active ingredients and potential targets of the Chinese herbal Bufei Jianpi formula for the treatment of COPD
Peng Zhao, Jiansheng Li, Ya Li, Yange Tian, Yonghua Wang & Chunli Zheng
Pages: 2633-2656
Published online: 07 Dec 2015
AbstractforSystems pharmacology-based approach for dissecting the active ingredients and potential targets of the Chinese herbal Bufei Jianpi formula for the treatment of COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (16.5 MB)
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Adherence to GOLD guideline treatment recommendations among pulmonologists in Turkey
Elif Sen, Salih Zeki Guclu, Isil Kibar, Ulku Ocal, Veysel Yilmaz, Onur Celik, Filiz Cimen, Fusun Topcu, Meltem Orhun, Hikmet Tereci, Aylin Konya, Idilhan Ar & Sevgi Saryal
Pages: 2657-2663
Published online: 10 Dec 2015
AbstractforAdherence to GOLD guideline treatment recommendations among pulmonologists in Turkey | Full Text | References | PDF (267.7 KB)
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Frequency and risk factors of COPD exacerbations and hospitalizations: a nationwide study in Greece (Greek Obstructive Lung Disease Epidemiology and health ecoNomics: GOLDEN study)
Evangelos C Alexopoulos, Foteini Malli, Eirini Mitsiki, Eleni G Bania, Christos Varounis & Konstantinos I Gourgoulianis
Pages: 2665-2674
Published online: 11 Dec 2015
AbstractforFrequency and risk factors of COPD exacerbations and hospitalizations: a nationwide study in Greece (Greek Obstructive Lung Disease Epidemiology and health ecoNomics: GOLDEN study) | Full Text | References | PDF (349.2 KB)
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Corrigendum

Correction
Endoscopic bronchial valve treatment: patient selection and special considerations [Corrigendum]
Page: 2675
Published online: 18 Dec 2015
CitationforEndoscopic bronchial valve treatment: patient selection and special considerations [Corrigendum] | Full Text | PDF (95.4 KB)
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