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International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Editor in Chief Dr Richard E Russell
1178-2005
Original ResearchAssociation between lung function and exacerbation frequency in patients with COPD
Martine Hoogendoorn, Talitha L Feenstra, Rudolf T Hoogenveen, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:435-444
09 December 2010
Original Research
Validation of alternate modes of administration of the lung function questionnaire (LFQ) in subjects with smoking history
Anand A Dalal, Carla DeMuro-Mercon, Sandy Lewis, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:425-434
07 December 2010
Original Research
In search of parsimony: reliability and validity of the Functional Performance Inventory-Short Form
Nancy Kline Leidy, Ann Knebel
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:415-423
25 November 2010
Review
Sustained effects of integrated COPD management on health status and exercise capacity in primary care patients
Annemarije L Kruis, Joan van Adrichem, Magda R Erkelens, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:407-413
25 November 2010
Review
Improving adherence with inhaler therapy in COPD
Suzanne C Lareau, Barbara P Yawn
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:401-406
24 November 2010
Case Series
Cardiac injury in patients with COPD presenting with dyspnea: a pilot study
Esosa Odigie-Okon, Bryan Jordan, Sylvester Dijeh, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:395-399
09 November 2010
Original Research
Lack of association of ischemic heart disease with COPD when taking into account classical cardiovascular risk factors
José Luis Izquierdo, Arturo Martínez, Elizabet Guzmán, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:387-394
08 November 2010
Original Research
Development and implementation of treadmill exercise testing protocols in COPD
Christopher B Cooper, Marlon Abrazado, Daniel Legg, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:375-385
12 October 2010
Original Research
Tiotropium Respimat® improves physical functioning in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Heike Rau-Berger, Harald Mitfessel, Thomas Glaab
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:367-373
10 October 2010
Review
Budesonide/formoterol combination in COPD: a US perspective
Amir Sharafkhaneh, Amarbir S Mattewal, Vinu M Abraham, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:357-366
04 October 2010
Original Research
COPD is frequent in conditions of comorbidity in patients treated with various diseases in a university hospital
Akira Yamasaki, Kiyoshi Hashimoto, Yasuyuki Hasegawa, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:351-355
29 September 2010
Original Research
Direct costs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among managed care patients
Anand A Dalal, Laura Christensen, Fang Liu, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:341-349
30 September 2010
Original Research
Interleukin-6 and airflow limitation in chemical warfare patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Davood Attaran, Shahrzad M Lari, Mohammad Towhidi, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:335-340
30 September 2010
Original Research
Assessment of airway inflammation using sputum, BAL, and endobronchial biopsies in current and ex-smokers with established COPD
Yudong Wen, David W Reid, Dongcheng Zhang, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:327-334
28 September 2010
Short Report
Fatigue in patients with COPD participating in a pulmonary rehabilitation program
Cindy J Wong, Donna Goodridge, Darcy D Marciniuk, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:319-326
13 September 2010
Original Research
Onset of action of indacaterol in patients with COPD: Comparison with salbutamol and salmeterol-fluticasone
Beatrix Balint, Henrik Watz, Carolynn Amos, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:311-318
06 September 2010
Review
Glucocorticoid insensitivity as a future target of therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
John A Marwick, Kian Fan Chung
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:297-309
01 September 2010
Original Research
Pulmonary function tests, sputum induction, and bronchial provocation tests: diagnostic tools in the challenge of distinguishing asthma and COPD phenotypes in clinical practice
Efrossini Dima, Nikoletta Rovina, Christina Gerassimou, et al.
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:287-296
02 September 2010
Original Research
Tiotropium bromide inhibits TGF-ß-induced MMP production from lung fibroblasts by interfering with Smad and MAPK pathways in vitro
Kazuhito Asano, Yusuke Shikama, Naruo Shoji, et al.
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:277-286
30 August 2010
Original Research
A validated disease specific prediction equation for resting metabolic rate in underweight patients with COPD
Anita Nordenson, Anne Marie Grönberg, Lena Hulthén, et al.
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:271-276
01 September 2010
Original Research
COPD and cognitive impairment: the role of hypoxemia and oxygen therapy
Neeta Thakur, Paul D Blanc, Laura J Julian, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:263-269
10 August 2010
Original Research
Inspiratory flows through dry powder inhaler in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: age and gender rather than severity matters
L Pekka Malmberg, Paula Rytilä, Pertti Happonen, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:257-262
04 August 2010
Original Research
Clinical efficacy of farcosolvin syrup (ambroxol–theophylline–guaiphenesin mixture) in the treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
Mostafa Yakoot, Amel Salem, Abdel-Mohsen Omar
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:251-256
20 July 2010
Original Research
Misdiagnosis of patients receiving inhaled therapies in primary care
José Luis Izquierdo, Antonio Martín, Pilar de Lucas, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:241-249
14 July 2010
Original Research
Lung function and blood markers of nutritional status in non-COPD aging men with smoking history: A cross-sectional study
Nobuyoshi Shiozawa, Kanae Hayashimoto, Etsuji Suzuki, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:233-240
07 July 2010
Review
Nebulized formoterol: a review of clinical efficacy and safety in COPD
Nicholas J Gross, James F Donohue
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:223-232
28 June 2010
Original Research
Tumor necrosis factor-α serum levels in healthy smokers and nonsmokers
Florin Petrescu, Sebastian Cosmin Voican, Isabela Silosi
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:217-222
07 July 2010
Original Research
Changes in six-minute walking distance during pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD and in healthy subjects
Imen Ben Cheikh Rejbi, Yassine Trabelsi, Afef Chouchene, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:209-215
07 July 2010
Original Research
Efficacy and safety of tiotropium Respimat® SMI in COPD in two 1-year randomized studies
Eric Bateman, Dave Singh, David Smith, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:197-208
09 June 2010
Review
An overview of the benefits and drawbacks of inhaled corticosteroids in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Sonal Singh, Yoon K Loke
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:189-195
17 June 2010
Original Research
Cost-effectiveness of combination fluticasone propionate–salmeterol 250/50 μg versus salmeterol in severe COPD patients
Anand A Dalal, Meaghan St Charles, Hans V Petersen, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:179-187
09 June 2010
Review
The role of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol combination therapy in preventing exacerbations of COPD
Barbara P Yawn, Ibrahim Raphiou, Judith S Hurley, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:165-178
01 June 2010
Review
Influencing the decline of lung function in COPD: use of pharmacotherapy
Ekaterina S Gladysheva, Atul Malhotra, Robert L Owens
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:153-164
17 May 2010
Original Research
A day at a time: caregiving on the edge in advanced COPD
A Catherine Simpson, Joanne Young, Margaret Donahue, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:141-151
10 May 2010
Original Research
Modified BODE indexes: Agreement between multidimensional prognostic systems based on oxygen uptake
José Luis Lopez-Campos, Pilar Cejudo, Eduardo Marquez, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:133-140
04 May 2010
Original Research
Burden of COPD in a government health care system: a retrospective observational study using data from the US Veterans Affairs population
Amir Sharafkhaneh, Nancy J Petersen, Hong-Jen Yu, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:125-132
22 April 2010
Original Research
Clinical relevance of maximal inspiratory pressure: determination in COPD exacerbation
Voicu Tudorache, Cristian Oancea, Ovidiu Fira Mlădinescu
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:119-123
22 April 2010
Original Research
Rhinosinusitis in COPD: symptoms, mucosal changes, nasal lavage cells and eicosanoids
Violetta M Piotrowska, Wojciech J Piotrowski, Zofia Kurmanowska, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:107-117
20 April 2010
Original Research
Factors associated with opioid dispensation for patients with COPD and lung cancer in the last year of life: A retrospective analysis
Donna Goodridge, Josh Lawson, Graeme Rocker, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:99-105
15 April 2010
Original Research
Health care utilization history, GOLD guidelines, and respiratory medication prescriptions in patients with COPD
Joseph Seaman, Anthony C Leonard, Ralph J Panos
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:89-97
31 March 2010
Review
Potential role of stem cells in management of COPD
Tillie L Hackett, Darryl A Knight, Don D Sin
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:81-88
26 March 2010
Original Research
Management of COPD in general practice in Denmark – participating in an educational program substantially improves adherence to guidelines
Charlotte Suppli Ulrik, Ejvind Frausing Hansen, Michael Skov Jensen, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:73-79
11 March 2010
Review
Impact of bronchodilator therapy on exercise tolerance in COPD
B Aguilaniu
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:57-71
09 March 2010
Other
Noninvasive ventilation: has Pandora’s box been opened?
Ari Manuel, Richard EK Russell, Quentin Jones
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:55-56
24 February 2010
Review
Preventing and managing exacerbations in COPD – critical appraisal of the role of tiotropium
Donald P Tashkin
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:41-53
18 February 2010
Original Research
Fat-free mass change after nutritional rehabilitation in weight losing COPD: role of insulin, C-reactive protein and tissue hypoxia
Simonetta Baldi, Roberto Aquilani, Gian Domenico Pinna, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:29-39
17 February 2010
Original Research
Event-related evoked potentials in chronic respiratory encephalopathy
A R Al Tahan, R Zaidan, S Jones, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:21-27
05 February 2010
Original Research
Antibiotic treatment of exacerbations of COPD in general practice: long-term impact on healthrelated quality of life
Marc Miravitlles, Carles Llor, Jesús Molina, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:11-19
15 January 2010
Original Research
Development of the Lung Function Questionnaire (LFQ) to identify airflow obstruction
Barbara P Yawn, Douglas W Mapel, David M Mannino, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2010, 5:1-10
17 December 2009
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