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International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

ISSN: 1178-2005


Archive: Volume 13, 2018

Automated oxygen control with O2matic® during admission with exacerbation of COPD

Hansen EF, Hove JD, Sandau Bech C, Stæhr Jensen JU, Kallemose T, Vestbo J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3997-4003

Published Date: 14 December 2018

Heterogeneity in the respiratory symptoms of patients with mild-to-moderate COPD

Johnson KM, Safari A, Tan WC, Bourbeau J, FitzGerald JM, Sadatsafavi M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3983-3995

Published Date: 13 December 2018

Triple therapy (ICS/LABA/LAMA) in COPD: time for a reappraisal

Vanfleteren L, Fabbri LM, Papi A, Petruzzelli S, Celli B

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3971-3981

Published Date: 12 December 2018

New evaluation of trunk movement and balance during walking in COPD patients by a triaxial accelerometer

Terui Y, Iwakura M, Suto E, Kawagoshi A, Sugawara K, Takahashi H, Hasegawa K, Uemura S, Satake M, Shioya T

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3957-3962

Published Date: 7 December 2018

Clinical characteristics and outcomes in Japanese patients with COPD according to the 2017 GOLD classification: the Ishinomaki COPD Network Registry

Kobayashi S, Hanagama M, Ishida M, Sato H, Ono M, Yamanda S, Yamada M, Aizawa H, Yanai M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3947-3955

Published Date: 6 December 2018

Physiological predictors Of peak inspiRatory flow using Observed lung function resultS (POROS): evaluation at discharge among patients hospitalized for a COPD exacerbation

Price DB, Yang S, Wan Yau Ming S, Hardjojo A, Cabrera C, Papaioannou AI, Loukides S, Kritikos V, Bosnic-Anticevich SZ, Carter V, Dorinsky PM

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3937-3946

Published Date: 13 December 2018

Characteristics of 2017 GOLD COPD group A: a multicenter cross-sectional CAP study in Japan

Oishi K, Hirano T, Hamada K, Uehara S, Suetake R, Yamaji Y, Ito K, Asami-Noyama M, Edakuni N, Matsunaga K

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3901-3907

Published Date: 5 December 2018

Nasal high-flow in acute hypercapnic exacerbation of COPD

Bräunlich J, Wirtz H

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3895-3897

Published Date: 30 November 2018

The Manchester Respiratory-related Sleep Symptoms scale for patients with COPD: development and validation

Khan N, Vestbo J, Garrow A, Karur P, Kolsum U, Tyson S, Singh D, Yorke J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3885-3894

Published Date: 29 November 2018

The usefulness of soluble receptor for advanced glycation end-products in the identification of COPD frequent exacerbator phenotype

Miłkowska-Dymanowska J, Białas AJ, Szewczyk K, Kurmanowska Z, Górski P, Piotrowski WJ

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3879-3884

Published Date: 29 November 2018

Influence of comorbid heart disease on dyspnea and health status in patients with COPD – a cohort study

Giezeman M, Hasselgren M, Lisspers K, Ställberg B, Montgomery S, Janson C, Sundh J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3857-3865

Published Date: 28 November 2018

Continuous quantitative measurement of the main bronchial dimensions and lung density in the lateral position by four-dimensional dynamic-ventilation CT in smokers and COPD patients

Nagatani Y, Hashimoto M, Nitta N, Oshio Y, Yamashiro T, Sato S, Tsukagoshi S, Moriya H, Kimoto T, Igarashi T, Ushio N, Sonoda A, Otani H, Hanaoka J, Murata K

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3845-3856

Published Date: 27 November 2018

Evaluating the impact of morning symptoms in COPD using the Capacity of Daily Living during the Morning (CDLM) questionnaire

Núñez A, Esquinas C, Barrecheguren M, Calle M, Casamor R, Miravitlles M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3837-3844

Published Date: 26 November 2018

Impact of COPD on prognosis of lung cancer: from a perspective on disease heterogeneity

Wang W, Dou S, Dong W, Xie M, Cui L, Zheng C, Xiao W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3767-3776

Published Date: 20 November 2018

Role of microparticles derived from monocytes, endothelial cells and platelets in the exacerbation of COPD

Tőkés-Füzesi M, Ruzsics I, Rideg O, Kustán P, Kovács GL, Molnár T

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3749-3757

Published Date: 15 November 2018

Validation of clinical control in COPD as a new tool for optimizing treatment

Soler-Cataluña JJ, Marzo M, Catalán P, Miralles C, Alcazar B, Miravitlles M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3719-3731

Published Date: 14 November 2018

Mitochondrial functioning abnormalities observed in blood platelets of chronic smoke-exposed guinea pigs – a pilot study

Białas AJ, Siewiera K, Watała C, Rybicka A, Grobelski B, Kośmider L, Kurek J, Miłkowska-Dymanowska J, Piotrowski WJ, Górski P

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3707-3717

Published Date: 9 November 2018

The association of elevated circulating endocan levels with lung function decline in COPD patients

Dai L, He J, Chen J, Wang T, Liu L, Shen Y, Chen L, Wen F

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3699-3706

Published Date: 9 November 2018

Lung function and CT lung densitometry in 37- to 39-year-old individuals with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

Mostafavi B, Diaz S, Piitulainen E, Stoel BC, Wollmer P, Tanash HA

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3689-3698

Published Date: 8 November 2018

Effects of a COPD self-management support intervention: a randomized controlled trial

Bringsvor HB, Langeland E, Oftedal BF, Skaug K, Assmus J, Bentsen SB

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3677-3688

Published Date: 8 November 2018

Blood eosinophils: a biomarker of COPD exacerbation reduction with inhaled corticosteroids

Siddiqui SH, Pavord ID, Barnes NC, Guasconi A, Lettis S, Pascoe S, Petruzzelli S

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3669-3676

Published Date: 6 November 2018

Sputum Moraxella catarrhalis strains exhibit diversity within and between COPD subjects

George LM, Haigh RD, Mistry V, Haldar K, Barer MR, Oggioni MR, Brightling CE

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3663-3667

Published Date: 8 November 2018

Defining the role of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in COPD: a systematic literature review

Pascual-González Y, López-Sánchez M, Dorca J, Santos S

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3651-3662

Published Date: 5 November 2018

Endobronchial coil treatment in severe emphysema patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

Perotin JM, Leroy S, Marquette CH, Mal H, Dutau H, Bourdin A, Vergnon JM, Pison C, Barbe C, Deslee G

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3645-3649

Published Date: 5 November 2018

Nasal high flow, but not supplemental O2, reduces peripheral vascular sympathetic activity during sleep in COPD patients

Fricke K, Schneider H, Biselli P, Hansel NN, Zhang ZG, Sowho MO, Grote L

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3635-3643

Published Date: 2 November 2018

Improvement in hypercapnia does not predict survival in COPD patients on chronic noninvasive ventilation

Raveling T, Bladder G, Vonk JM, Nieuwenhuis JA, Verdonk-Struik FM, Wijkstra PJ, Duiverman ML

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3625-3634

Published Date: 1 November 2018

Cholinergic mechanisms in an organic dust model simulating an acute exacerbation in patients with COPD

Palmberg L, Sundblad B, Ji J, Karén J, Larsson K

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3611-3624

Published Date: 1 November 2018

Exercise capacity in COPD patients with exercise-induced pulmonary hypertension

Skjørten I, Hilde JM, Melsom MN, Hisdal J, Hansteen V, Steine K, Humerfelt S

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3599-3610

Published Date: 31 October 2018

Blood eosinophil count as a prognostic biomarker in COPD

Oh YM, Lee KS, Hong Y, Hwang SC, Kim JY, Kim DK, Yoo KH, Lee JH, Kim TH, Lim SY, Rhee CK, Yoon HK, Lee SY, Park YB, Jung JH, Kim WJ, Lee SD, Park JH

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3589-3596

Published Date: 31 October 2018

Tiotropium/olodaterol versus tiotropium in Japanese patients with COPD: results from the DYNAGITO study [Corrigendum]

Ichinose M, Nishimura M, Akimoto M, Kurotori Y, Zhao Y, de la Hoz A, Mishima M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3587-3588

Published Date: 30 October 2018

Influence of the type of emphysema in the relationship between COPD and lung cancer

Mouronte-Roibás C, Fernández-Villar A, Ruano-Raviña A, Ramos-Hernández C, Tilve-Gómez A, Rodríguez-Fernández P, Caldera Díaz AC, Vázquez-Noguerol MG, Fernández-García S, Leiro-Fernández V

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3563-3570

Published Date: 29 October 2018

Outcomes for symptomatic non-obstructed individuals and individuals with mild (GOLD stage 1) COPD in a population based cohort

Perez-Padilla R, Wehrmeister FC, Montes de Oca M, Lopez MV, Jardim JR, Muiño A, Valdivia G, Menezes AMB

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3549-3561

Published Date: 26 October 2018

Exercise performance and symptoms in lowlanders with COPD ascending to moderate altitude: randomized trial

Furian M, Flueck D, Latshang TD, Scheiwiller PM, Segitz SD, Mueller-Mottet S, Murer C, Steiner A, Ulrich S, Rothe T, Kohler M, Bloch KE

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3529-3538

Published Date: 26 October 2018

The likelihood of improving physical activity after pulmonary rehabilitation is increased in patients with COPD who have better exercise tolerance

Osadnik CR, Loeckx M, Louvaris Z, Demeyer H, Langer D, Rodrigues FM, Janssens W, Vogiatzis I, Troosters T

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3515-3527

Published Date: 24 October 2018

Bronchodilator responsiveness or reversibility in asthma and COPD – a need for clarity

Barjaktarevic I, Kaner R, Buhr RG, Cooper CB

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3511-3513

Published Date: 23 October 2018

Increased vulnerability of COPD patient groups to urban climate in view of global warming

Hoffmann C, Hanisch M, Heinsohn JB, Dostal V, Jehn M, Liebers U, Pankow W, Donaldson GC, Witt C

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3493-3501

Published Date: 23 October 2018

Clinical impacts of the classification by 2017 GOLD guideline comparing previous ones on outcomes of COPD in real-world cohorts

Song JH, Lee CH, Um SJ, Park YB, Yoo KH, Jung KS, Lee S, Oh YM, Lee JH, Kim EK, Kim DK

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3473-3484

Published Date: 23 October 2018

Understanding low COPD exacerbation rates in Japan: a review and comparison with other countries

Ishii T, Nishimura M, Akimoto A, James MH, Jones P

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3459-3471

Published Date: 26 October 2018

Is COPD associated with periodontal disease? A population-based study in Spain

Lopez-de-Andrés A, Vazquez-Vazquez L, Martinez-Huedo MA, Hernández-Barrera V, Jimenez-Trujillo I, Tapias-Ledesma MA, de Miguel-Diez J, Jiménez-Garcia R

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3435-3445

Published Date: 18 October 2018

Decreased serum club cell secretory protein in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap: a pilot study

Oh JY, Lee YS, Min KH, Hur GY, Lee SY, Kang KH, Rhee CK, Park SJ, Shim JJ

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3411-3417

Published Date: 18 October 2018

Predictors of mortality in patients with COPD after 9 years

Prudente R, Franco EAT, Mesquita CB, Ferrari R, de Godoy I, Tanni SE

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3389-3398

Published Date: 17 October 2018

Difference in systemic inflammation and predictors of acute exacerbation between smoking-associated COPD and tuberculosis-associated COPD

Oh JY, Lee YS, Min KH, Hur GY, Lee SY, Kang KH, Rhee CK, Park SJ, Shim JJ

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3381-3387

Published Date: 18 October 2018

How whole-body vibration can help our COPD patients. Physiological changes at different vibration frequencies

Pleguezuelos E, Casarramona P, Guirao L, Samitier B, Ortega P, Vila X, Del Carmen A, Ovejero L, Moreno E, Serra N, Gomís M, Garnacho-Castaño MV, Miravitlles M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3373-3380

Published Date: 18 October 2018

Serum endocan levels in patients with stable COPD

Pihtili A, Bingol Z, Kiyan E

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3367-3372

Published Date: 15 October 2018

Factors contributing to hospitalization costs for patients with COPD in China: a retrospective analysis of medical record data

Li M, Wang FY, Chen R, Liang Z, Zhou Y, Yang Y, Chen S, Ung COL, Hu H

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3349-3357

Published Date: 12 October 2018

Role of inflammatory cells in airway remodeling in COPD

Wang Y, Xu J, Meng Y, Adcock IM, Yao X

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3341-3348

Published Date: 12 October 2018

Ectopic adiposity and cardiometabolic health in COPD

Coats V, Després JP, Alméras N, Martin M, Sin DD, Rabasa-Lhoret R, Larose E, Tan WC, Bourbeau J, Maltais F

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3331-3340

Published Date: 15 October 2018

Validation of lung density indices by cardiac CT for quantification of lung emphysema

Ronit A, Kristensen T, Çolak Y, Kühl JT, Kalhauge A, Lange P, Nordestgaard BG, Vestbo J, Nielsen SD, Kofoed KF

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3321-3330

Published Date: 11 October 2018

The impact on health status in short- and long-terms of a novel and non-orthodox real-world COPD rehabilitation effort in rural India: an appraisal

Bhattacharyya P, Ghosh R, Saha D, Chakraborty B, Bhattacharyya P, Sarma M, Mazumdar S, Chatterjee K, Chowdhury A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3313-3319

Published Date: 15 October 2018

A systematic diagnostic evaluation combined with an internet-based self-management support system for patients with asthma or COPD

van Buul AR, Wildschut TS, Bonten TN, Kasteleyn MJ, Slats AM, Chavannes NH, Taube C

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3297-3306

Published Date: 12 October 2018

Validation of ACCESS: an automated tool to support self-management of COPD exacerbations

Boer LM, van der Heijden M, van Kuijk NME, Lucas PJF, Vercoulen JH, Assendelft WJJ, Bischoff EW, Schermer TR

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3255-3267

Published Date: 10 October 2018

Whole-body vibration training – better care for COPD patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Zhou J, Pang L, Chen N, Wang Z, Wang C, Hai Y, Lyu M, Lai H, Lin F

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3243-3254

Published Date: 10 October 2018

Which GOLD B patients progress to GOLD D with the new classification?

Choi HS, Na JO, Lee JD, Shin KC, Rhee CK, Hwang YI, Lim SY, Yoo KH, Jung KS, Park YB

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3233-3241

Published Date: 12 October 2018

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) signaling ameliorates dysfunctional immunity in COPD patients

Huang J, Yi H, Zhao C, Zhang Y, Zhu L, Liu B, He P, Zhou M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3191-3202

Published Date: 9 October 2018

Differential expression of RNA-binding proteins in bronchial epithelium of stable COPD patients

Ricciardi L, Dal Col J, Casolari P, Memoli D, Conti V, Vatrella A, Vonakis BM, Papi A, Caramori G, Stellato C

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3173-3190

Published Date: 12 October 2018

Autophagy, selective autophagy, and necroptosis in COPD

Mizumura K, Maruoka S, Shimizu T, Gon Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3165-3172

Published Date: 9 October 2018

Increased serum levels of S100A1, ZAG, and adiponectin in cachectic patients with COPD

Mokari-Yamchi A, Sharifi A, Kheirouri S

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3157-3163

Published Date: 8 October 2018

COPD assessment test and FEV1: do they predict oxygen uptake in COPD?

Carvalho-Jr LCS, Trimer R, Arêas GPT, Caruso FCR, Zangrando KTL, Jürgensen SP, Bonjorno Jr JC, Oliveira CR, Cabiddu R, Mendes RG, Borghi-Silva A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3149-3156

Published Date: 8 October 2018

Utility of ultrasound assessment of diaphragmatic function before and after pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients

Crimi C, Heffler E, Augelletti T, Campisi R, Noto A, Vancheri C, Crimi N

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3131-3139

Published Date: 8 October 2018

LABA/LAMA fixed-dose combinations in patients with COPD: a systematic review

Rogliani P, Calzetta L, Braido F, Cazzola M, Clini E, Pelaia G, Rossi A, Scichilone N, Di Marco F

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3115-3130

Published Date: 4 October 2018

Effects of YuPingFeng granules on acute exacerbations of COPD: a randomized, placebo-controlled study

Ma JF, Zheng JP, Zhong NS, Bai CX, Wang HY, Du J, Li FL, Chen YW, Shi Z, Li X, Chen PY

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3107-3114

Published Date: 4 October 2018

Enlightening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease through patients’ and caregivers’ narratives

Gatti V, Banfi P, Centanni S, D'Antonio S, Giustini S, Piraino A, Zibellini M, Marini MG

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3095-3105

Published Date: 5 October 2018

Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection increases the readmission rate of COPD patients

Choi J, Oh JY, Lee YS, Hur GY, Lee SY, Shim JJ, Kang KH, Min KH

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3077-3083

Published Date: 2 October 2018

Eosinophil counts in first COPD hospitalizations: a 1-year cost analysis in Quebec, Canada

Poder TG, Carrier N, Bélanger M, Couillard S, Courteau J, Larivée P, Vanasse A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3065-3076

Published Date: 8 October 2018

Eosinophil counts in first COPD hospitalizations: a comparison of health service utilization

Bélanger M, Couillard S, Courteau J, Larivée P, Poder TG, Carrier N, Girard K, Vézina FA, Vanasse A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3045-3054

Published Date: 1 October 2018

Significances of spirometry and impulse oscillometry for detecting small airway disorders assessed with endobronchial optical coherence tomography in COPD

Su ZQ, Guan WJ, Li SY, Ding M, Chen Y, Jiang M, Chen XB, Zhong CH, Tang CL, Zhong NS

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3031-3044

Published Date: 1 October 2018

Women manifest more severe COPD symptoms across the life course

DeMeo DL, Ramagopalan S, Kavati A, Vegesna A, Han MK, Yadao A, Wilcox TK, Make BJ

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3021-3029

Published Date: 1 October 2018

Comparison of the clinical characteristics and comprehensive assessments of the 2011 and 2017 GOLD classifications for patients with COPD in China

Hu YH, Liang ZY, Xu LM, Xu WH, Liao H, Li R, Wang K, Xu Y, Ou CQ, Chen X

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3011-3019

Published Date: 28 September 2018

Current appraisal of single inhaler triple therapy in COPD

Lipworth B, Kuo CRW, Jabbal S

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3003-3009

Published Date: 28 September 2018

Longitudinal stability of blood eosinophil count strata in the COPD COSYCONET cohort

Greulich T, Mager S, Lucke T, Koczulla AR, Bals R, Fähndrich S, Jörres RA, Alter P, Kirsten A, Vogelmeier CF, Watz H

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2999-3002

Published Date: 28 September 2018

Bispectral index in hypercapnic encephalopathy associated with COPD exacerbation: a pilot study

Chalela R, Gallart L, Pascual-Guardia S, Sancho-Muñoz A, Gea J, Orozco-Levi M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2961-2967

Published Date: 26 September 2018

The impact of 2011 and 2017 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (GOLD) guidelines on allocation and pharmacological management of patients with COPD in Taiwan: Taiwan Obstructive Lung Disease (TOLD) study

Hsieh MJ, Huang SY, Yang TM, Tao CW, Cheng SL, Lee CH, Kuo PH, Wu YK, Chen NH, Hsu WH, Hsu JY, Lin MS, Wang CC, Wei YF, Tsai YH

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2949-2959

Published Date: 25 September 2018

A comparative analysis of errors in inhaler technique among COPD versus asthma patients

Ocakli B, Ozmen I, Acartürk Tunçay E, Gungor S, Altinoz H, Adiguzel N, Sak ZA, Gungor G, Karakurt Z, Arbak P

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2941-2947

Published Date: 24 September 2018

Proton pump inhibitors use is associated with a lower risk of acute exacerbation and mortality in patients with coexistent COPD and GERD

Su VY, Liao HF, Perng DW, Chou YC, Hsu CC, Chou CL, Chang YL, Yen JC, Chen TJ, Chou TC

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2907-2915

Published Date: 19 September 2018

The association between COPD and outcomes of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease

Lai CC, Wu CH, Wang YH, Wang CY, Wu VC, Chen L

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2899-2905

Published Date: 17 September 2018

Comparison of fluticasone propionate and budesonide on COPD macrophage and neutrophil function

Belchamber KBR, Thomas CMR, Dunne AE, Barnes PJ, Donnelly LE

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2883-2897

Published Date: 17 September 2018

Health characteristics of patients with asthma, COPD and asthma–COPD overlap in the NHANES database

Llanos JP, Ortega H, Germain G, Duh MS, Lafeuille MH, Tiggelaar S, Bell CF, Hahn B

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2859-2868

Published Date: 12 September 2018

The role of CAT in evaluating the response to treatment of patients with AECOPD

Zhou A, Zhou Z, Peng Y, Zhao YY, Duan J, Chen P

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2849-2858

Published Date: 11 September 2018

A comparative study of the five-repetition sit-to-stand test and the 30-second sit-to-stand test to assess exercise tolerance in COPD patients

Zhang Q, Li YX, Li XL, Yin Y, Li RL, Qiao X, Li W, Ma HF, Ma WH, Han YF, Zeng GQ, Wang QY, Kang J, Hou G

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2833-2839

Published Date: 10 September 2018

Prevalence of smoking in a psychiatric hospital and its relationship with respiratory symptoms and the prevalence of COPD

Lores L, Monje A, Bergada M, Arellano E, Rodríguez-Larrea J, Miravitlles M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2797-2804

Published Date: 7 September 2018

COPD: understanding patients’ adherence to inhaled medications

Duarte-de-Araújo A, Teixeira P, Hespanhol V, Correia-de-Sousa J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2767-2773

Published Date: 6 September 2018

Prevalence of undiagnosed COPD in male patients with coronary artery disease: a cross-sectional study in Jordan

Khassawneh BY, Samrah SM, Jarrah MI, Ibdah RK, Ibnian AM, Al-Mistarehi AW, Zghayer AA, Abuqudairi SI, Khader YS

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2759-2766

Published Date: 5 September 2018

A case scenario study for the assessment of physician’s behavior in the management of COPD: the WHY study

Kilinc O, Konya A, Akgun M, Uzaslan E, Sayiner A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2751-2758

Published Date: 5 September 2018

Life-Space mobility and clinical outcomes in COPD

Iyer AS, Wells JM, Bhatt SP, Kirkpatrick DP, Sawyer P, Brown CJ, Allman RM, Bakitas MA, Dransfield MT

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2731-2738

Published Date: 4 September 2018

Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio is a better indicator of COPD exacerbation severity in neutrophilic endotypes than eosinophilic endotypes

Aksoy E, Karakurt Z, Gungor S, Ocaklı B, Ozmen İ, Yildirim E, Tuncay E, Agca MC, Ciftaslan Goksenoglu N, Adigüzel N

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2721-2730

Published Date: 4 September 2018

Determining the minimally important difference in quadriceps strength in individuals with COPD using a fixed dynamometer

Vaidya T, Beaumont M, de Bisschop C, Bazerque L, Le Blanc C, Vincent A, Ouksel H, Chambellan A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2685-2693

Published Date: 30 August 2018

Effect of tele–health care on quality of life in patients with severe COPD: a randomized clinical trial

Tupper OD, Gregersen TL, Ringbaek T, Brøndum E, Frausing E, Green A, Ulrik CS

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2657-2662

Published Date: 29 August 2018

Gene expression profile of human lung in a relatively early stage of COPD with emphysema

Jeong I, Lim JH, Oh DK, Kim WJ, Oh YM

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2643-2655

Published Date: 28 August 2018

COPD uncovered: a cross-sectional study to assess the socioeconomic burden of COPD in Japan

Igarashi A, Fukuchi Y, Hirata K, Ichinose M, Nagai A, Nishimura M, Yoshisue H, Ohara K, Gruenberger JB

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2629-2641

Published Date: 28 August 2018

Vitamin D status is associated with muscle strength and quality of life in patients with COPD: a seasonal prospective observation study

Carson EL, Pourshahidi LK, Madigan SM, Baldrick FR, Kelly MG, Laird E, Healy M, Strain JJ, Mulhern MS

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2613-2622

Published Date: 28 August 2018

Prediction of severe acute exacerbation using changes in breathing pattern of COPD patients on home noninvasive ventilation

Blouet S, Sutter J, Fresnel E, Kerfourn A, Cuvelier A, Patout M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2577-2586

Published Date: 27 August 2018

IL-26 in the induced sputum is associated with the level of systemic inflammation, lung functions and body weight in COPD patients

Savchenko L, Mykytiuk M, Cinato M, Tronchere H, Kunduzova O, Kaidashev I

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2569-2575

Published Date: 24 August 2018

Dual bronchodilation vs triple therapy in the “real-life” COPD DACCORD study

Buhl R, Criée C, Kardos P, Vogelmeier CF, Kostikas K, Lossi NS, Worth H

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2557-2568

Published Date: 24 August 2018

Influence of body mass on predicted values of static hyperinflation in COPD

Alter P, Rabe KF, Schulz H, Vogelmeier CF, Jörres RA

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2551-2555

Published Date: 23 August 2018

A novel CT-emphysema index/FEV1 approach of phenotyping COPD to predict mortality

Loh LC, Ong CK, Koo HJ, Lee SM, Lee JS, Oh YM, Seo JB, Lee SD

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2543-2550

Published Date: 22 August 2018

Health effects in COPD smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes: a retrospective-prospective 3-year follow-up

Polosa R, Morjaria JB, Prosperini U, Russo C, Pennisi A, Puleo R, Caruso M, Caponnetto P

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2533-2542

Published Date: 22 August 2018

Clinical utility of fractional exhaled nitric oxide and blood eosinophils counts in the diagnosis of asthma-COPD overlap

Takayama Y, Ohnishi H, Ogasawara F, Oyama K, Kubota T, Yokoyama A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2525-2532

Published Date: 21 August 2018

A randomized, open-label, single-visit crossover study simulating triple-drug delivery with Ellipta compared with dual inhaler combinations in patients with COPD

van der Palen J, Moeskops-van Beurden W, Dawson CM, James WY, Preece A, Midwinter D, Barnes N, Sharma R

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2515-2523

Published Date: 21 August 2018

Social economic costs of COPD in Extremadura (Spain): an observational study

Merino M, Villoro R, Hidalgo-Vega A, Carmona C

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2501-2514

Published Date: 21 August 2018

COPD as a risk factor of the complications in lower limb arthroplasty: a patient-matched study

Klasan A, Dworschak P, Heyse TJ, Ruchholtz S, Alter P, Vogelmeier C, Schwarz Patrick

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2495-2499

Published Date: 21 August 2018

Predicting frequent COPD exacerbations using primary care data [Corrigendum]

Kerkhof M, Freeman D, Jones R, Chisholm A, Price DB

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2471-2472

Published Date: 15 August 2018

Effect of dyspnea on frailty stages and related factors in Taiwanese men with COPD

Chen PJ, Yang KY, Perng WC, Lin KC, Wang KY

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2463-2469

Published Date: 15 August 2018

Adherence to GOLD guidelines in real-life COPD management in the Puglia region of Italy

Palmiotti GA, Lacedonia D, Liotino V, Schino P, Satriano F, Di Napoli PL, Sabato E, Mastrosimone V, Scoditti A, Carone M, Costantino E, Resta E, Attolini E, Foschino Barbaro MP

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2455-2462

Published Date: 15 August 2018

ACE gene polymorphism is associated with COPD and COPD with pulmonary hypertension: a meta-analysis

Ma Y, Tong X, Liu Y, Liu S, Xiong H, Fan H

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2435-2446

Published Date: 13 August 2018

Burden of disease associated with a COPD eosinophilic phenotype

Ortega H, Llanos JP, Lafeuille MH, Germain G, Duh MS, Bell CF, Sama SR, Hahn B

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2425-2433

Published Date: 13 August 2018

A randomized trial of symptom-based management in Japanese patients with COPD

Betsuyaku T, Kato M, Fujimoto K, Kobayashi A, Hayamizu T, Hitosugi H, Hagan G, James MH, Jones PW

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2409-2423

Published Date: 13 August 2018

3D-measurement of tracheobronchial angles on inspiratory and expiratory chest CT in COPD: respiratory changes and correlation with airflow limitation

Onoe R, Yamashiro T, Handa H, Azagami S, Matsuoka S, Inoue T, Miyazawa T, Mineshita M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2399-2407

Published Date: 10 August 2018

Does pulmonary rehabilitation alter patients’ experiences of living with chronic respiratory disease? A qualitative study

Jones R, Muyinda H, Nyakoojo G, Kirenga B, Katagira W, Pooler J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2375-2385

Published Date: 8 August 2018

Prospective cross-sectional multicenter study on domiciliary noninvasive ventilation in stable hypercapnic COPD patients

Yazar EE, Özlü T, Sarıaydın M, Taylan M, Ekici A, Aydın D, Coşgun IG, Durmuş Koçak N

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2367-2374

Published Date: 10 August 2018

Factors associated with hospital mortality in critically ill patients with exacerbation of COPD

Brown H, Dodic S, Goh SS, Green C, Wang WC, Kaul S, Tiruvoipati R

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2361-2366

Published Date: 2 August 2018

Morphometric analysis of mitochondria in lymphocytes of patients with exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – pilot study

Białas AJ, Liberski PP, Zielińska A, Kumor-Kisielewska A, Szewczyk K, Miłkowska-Dymanowska J, Sitarek P, Piotrowski WJ, Górski P

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2313-2318

Published Date: 30 July 2018

COPD affects worker productivity and health care costs

Patel JG, Coutinho AD, Lunacsek OE, Dalal AA

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2301-2311

Published Date: 30 July 2018

Symptom-related sputum microbiota in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Diao W, Shen N, Du Y, Erb-Downward JR, Sun X, Guo C, Ke Q, Huffnagle GB, Gyetko MR, He B

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2289-2299

Published Date: 30 July 2018

Determinants of medical prescriptions for COPD care: an analysis of the EPOCONSUL clinical audit

Lopez-Campos JL, Alcázar Navarrete B, Soriano JB, Soler-Cataluña JJ, Rodríguez González-Moro JM, Fuentes Ferrer ME, Calle Rubio M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2279-2288

Published Date: 27 July 2018

The use of a standardized order set reduces systemic corticosteroid dose and length of stay for individuals hospitalized with acute exacerbations of COPD: a cohort study

Gulati S, Zouk AN, Kalehoff JP, Wren CS, Davison PN, Kirkpatrick DP, Bhatt SP, Dransfield MT, Wells JM

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2271-2278

Published Date: 27 July 2018

Impact of BMI on exacerbation and medical care expenses in subjects with mild to moderate airflow obstruction

Jo YS, Kim YH, Lee JY, Kim KJ, Jung KS, Yoo KH, Rhee CK

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2261-2269

Published Date: 27 July 2018

Identification of novel target genes in human lung tissue involved in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Heinbockel L, Marwitz S, Schromm AB, Watz H, Kugler C, Ammerpohl O, Schnepf K, Rabe KF, Droemann D, Goldmann T

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2255-2259

Published Date: 26 July 2018

Factors associated with appropriate inhaler use in patients with COPD – lessons from the REAL survey [Erratum]

Price D, Keininger DL, Viswanad B, Gasser M, Walda S, Gutzwiller FS

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2253-2254

Published Date: 25 July 2018

COPD phenotypes: differences in survival

Hernández Vázquez J, Ali García I, Jiménez-García R, Álvaro Meca A, López de Andrés A, Matesanz Ruiz C, Buendía García MJ, de Miguel Díez J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2245-2251

Published Date: 20 July 2018

Evaluation of the COPDnet integrated care model in patients with COPD: the study protocol

Koolen EH, van der Wees PJ, Westert GP, Dekhuijzen R, Heijdra YF, van 't Hul AJ

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2237-2244

Published Date: 19 July 2018

The COPDnet integrated care model

Koolen EH, van der Wees PJ, Westert GP, Dekhuijzen R, Heijdra YF, van 't Hul AJ

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2225-2235

Published Date: 19 July 2018

Clinical and quantitative computed tomography predictors of response to endobronchial lung volume reduction therapy using coils

Kontogianni K, Russell K, Eberhardt R, Schuhmann M, Heussel CP, Wood S, Herth FJ, Gompelmann D

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2215-2223

Published Date: 20 July 2018

Relationship between depression and lung function in the general population in Korea: a retrospective cross-sectional study

Park Y, Jung JY, Kim YS, Chung KS, Song JH, Kim SY, Kim EY, Kang YA, Park MS, Chang J, Leem AY

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2207-2213

Published Date: 18 July 2018

The association between daily exacerbation symptoms and physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Crook S, Büsching G, Keusch S, Wieser S, Turk A, Frey M, Puhan MA, Frei A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2199-2206

Published Date: 18 July 2018

Altered community compositions of Proteobacteria in adults with bronchiectasis

Guan WJ, Yuan JJ, Li HM, Gao YH, Chen CL, Huang Y, Chen RC, Zhong NS

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2173-2182

Published Date: 17 July 2018

Long-term safety of bilateral targeted lung denervation in patients with COPD

Valipour A, Asadi S, Pison C, Jondot M, Kessler R, Benneddif K, Deslee G, Verdier M, Slebos DJ, Mayse M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2163-2172

Published Date: 16 July 2018

T wave peak-to-end interval in COPD

Tural Onur S, Emet S, Sokucu SN, Onur I

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2157-2162

Published Date: 13 July 2018

Tiotropium/olodaterol versus tiotropium in Japanese patients with COPD: results from the DYNAGITO study

Ichinose M, Nishimura M, Akimoto M, Kurotori Y, Zhao Y, de la Hoz A, Mishima M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2147-2156

Published Date: 13 July 2018

Over-expression of nuclear factor-κB family genes and inflammatory molecules is related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Zhou L, Liu Y, Chen X, Wang S, Liu H, Zhang T, Zhang Y, Xu Q, Han X, Zhao Y, Song X, Ye L

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2131-2138

Published Date: 12 July 2018

Feasibility and challenges of using multiple breath washout in COPD

Bell AS, Lawrence PJ, Singh D, Horsley A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2113-2119

Published Date: 10 July 2018

Overuse of inhaled corticosteroids in COPD: five questions for withdrawal in daily practice

Cataldo D, Derom E, Liistro G, Marchand E, Ninane V, Peché R, Slabbynck H, Vincken W, Janssens W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2089-2099

Published Date: 5 July 2018

COPD transitions in health and self-management: service users’ experiences from everyday life

Halding AG, Aarsheim EI, Dolmen NM, Jensen AJ, Stavøstrand S, Grov EK

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2075-2088

Published Date: 4 July 2018

Community pharmacists’ knowledge of COPD, and practices and perceptions of medication counseling of COPD patients

Heikkilä JM, Parkkamäki S, Salimäki J, Westermarck S, Pohjanoksa-Mäntylä M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2065-2074

Published Date: 3 July 2018

Relationship between airway obstruction and incidence of metabolic syndrome in Korea: a community-based cohort study

Kim CY, Park Y, Leem AY, Chung KS, Jung JY, Park MS, Kim CY

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2057-2063

Published Date: 28 June 2018

The relationship between sleep disturbance and health status in patients with COPD

Ban WH, Joo H, Lim JU, Kang HH, Moon HS, Lee SH

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2049-2055

Published Date: 28 June 2018

High prevalence of bronchiectasis in emphysema-predominant COPD patients

Dou S, Zheng C, Cui L, Xie M, Wang W, Tian H, Li K, Liu K, Tian X, Wang X, Zhang Q, Ai X, Che J, Liu Q, Li H, Xiao W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2041-2047

Published Date: 27 June 2018

The Efficiency Index (EFFi), based on volumetric capnography, may allow for simple diagnosis and grading of COPD

Jarenbäck L, Tufvesson E, Ankerst J, Bjermer L, Jonson B

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2033-2039

Published Date: 27 June 2018

Clinical impact of nasal budesonide treatment on COPD patients with coexistent rhinitis

Calabrese C, Costigliola A, Maffei M, Simeon V, Perna F, Tremante E, Merola E, Leone CA, Bianco A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2025-2032

Published Date: 27 June 2018

Trends in intensive care unit admissions of COPD patients from 2003 to 2013 in Taiwan

Liao KM, Chen YC, Cheng KC, Wang JJ, Ho CH

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2007-2012

Published Date: 26 June 2018

Coronary lesions in patients with COPD (Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease stages I–III) and suspected or confirmed coronary arterial disease

Mota IL, Sousa ACS, Almeida MLD, Melo EV, Ferreira EJP, Barreto Neto J, Matos CJO, Telino CJCL, Souto MJS, Oliveira JLM

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1999-2006

Published Date: 26 June 2018

Role of accelerated aging in limb muscle wasting of patients with COPD

Lakhdar R, McGuinness D, Drost EM, Shiels PG, Bastos R, MacNee W, Rabinovich RA

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1987-1998

Published Date: 25 June 2018

Significance of prolonged QTc in acute exacerbations of COPD requiring hospitalization

Van Oekelen O, Vermeersch K, Everaerts S, Vandenberk B, Willems R, Janssens W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1937-1947

Published Date: 14 June 2018

Prediction models for the development of COPD: a systematic review

Matheson MC, Bowatte G, Perret JL, Lowe AJ, Senaratna CV, Hall GL, de Klerk N, Keogh LA, McDonald CF, Waidyatillake NT, Sly PD, Jarvis D, Abramson MJ, Lodge CJ, Dharmage SC

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1927-1935

Published Date: 14 June 2018

Can CAPTURE be used to identify undiagnosed patients with mild-to-moderate COPD likely to benefit from treatment?

Leidy NK, Martinez FJ, Malley KG, Mannino DM, Han MLK, Bacci ED, Brown RW, Houfek JF, Labaki WW, Make BJ, Meldrum CA, Quezada W, Rennard S, Thomashow B, Yawn BP

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1901-1912

Published Date: 13 June 2018

Alternative definitions of chronic bronchitis and their correlation with CT parameters

Lim JU, Lee JH, Kim TH, Lee JS, Lee SD, Oh YM, Rhee CK

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1893-1899

Published Date: 13 June 2018

Pharmacists' training to improve inhaler technique of patients with COPD in Vietnam

Nguyen TS, Nguyen TLH, Pham TTV, Hua S, Ngo QC, Li SC

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1863-1872

Published Date: 11 June 2018

Diversity of respiratory impedance based on quantitative computed tomography in patients with COPD

Wada Y, Kitaguchi Y, Yasuo M, Ueno F, Kawakami S, Fukushima K, Fujimoto K, Hanaoka M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1841-1849

Published Date: 5 June 2018

Factors associated with lung cancer in COPD patients

Sandelin M, Mindus S, Thuresson M, Lisspers K, Ställberg B, Johansson G, Larsson K, Janson C

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1833-1839

Published Date: 6 June 2018

Increased urinary L-histidine in patients with asthma–COPD overlap: a pilot study

Oh JY, Lee YS, Min KH, Hur GY, Lee SY, Kang KH, Rhee CK, Park SJ, Khan A, Na JH, Park YH, Shim JJ

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1809-1818

Published Date: 5 June 2018

Serum levels of trace minerals and heavy metals in severe COPD patients with and without pulmonary hypertension

Asker S, Asker M, Yeltekin AC, Aslan M, Ozbay B, Demir H, Turan H

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1803-1808

Published Date: 31 May 2018

Chronic cough as a novel phenotype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Koo HK, Park SW, Park JW, Choi HS, Kim TH, Yoon HK, Yoo KH, Jung KS, Kim DK

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1793-1801

Published Date: 30 May 2018

Functional respiratory imaging: heterogeneity of acute exacerbations of COPD

van Geffen WH, Hajian B, Vos W, De Backer J, Cahn A, Usmani OS, Van Holsbeke C, Pistolesi M, Kerstjens HAM, De Backer W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1783-1792

Published Date: 30 May 2018

Disconnection of pulmonary and systemic arterial stiffness in COPD

Weir-McCall JR, Liu-Shiu-Cheong PSK, Struthers AD, Lipworth BJ, Houston JG

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1755-1765

Published Date: 28 May 2018

Chronic obstructive lung disease “expert system”: validation of a predictive tool for assisting diagnosis

Braido F, Santus P, Corsico AG, Di Marco F, Melioli G, Scichilone N, Solidoro P

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1747-1753

Published Date: 28 May 2018

Prevalence of COPD and respiratory symptoms associated with biomass smoke exposure in a suburban area

Ramírez-Venegas A, Velázquez-Uncal M, Pérez-Hernández R, Guzmán-Bouilloud NE, Falfán-Valencia R, Mayar-Maya ME, Aranda-Chávez A, Sansores RH

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1727-1734

Published Date: 25 May 2018

Blood MCP-1 levels are increased in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with prevalent emphysema

Di Stefano A, Coccini T, Roda E, Signorini C, Balbi B, Brunetti G, Ceriana P

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1691-1700

Published Date: 24 May 2018

Association between poor therapy adherence to inhaled corticosteroids and tiotropium and morbidity and mortality in patients with COPD

Koehorst-ter Huurne K, Groothuis-Oudshoorn CGM, vanderValk PDLPM, Movig KLL, van der Palen J, Brusse-Keizer M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1683-1690

Published Date: 24 May 2018

Is the 6-minute pegboard and ring test valid to evaluate upper limb function in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of COPD?

Felisberto RM, Barros CF, Nucci KCA, Albuquerque ALP, Paulin E, Brito CMM, Yamaguti WP

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1663-1673

Published Date: 22 May 2018

Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Early Morning Symptoms of COPD Instrument (EMSCI)

Hareendran A, Make BJ, Zaiser E, Garcia Gil E

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1633-1645

Published Date: 18 May 2018

Case-finding for COPD in primary care: a qualitative study of patients’ perspectives

Enocson A, Jolly K, Jordan RE, Fitzmaurice DA, Greenfield SM, Adab P

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1623-1632

Published Date: 17 May 2018

Distribution and characteristics of COPD phenotypes – results from the Polish sub-cohort of the POPE study

Kania A, Krenke R, Kuziemski K, Czajkowska-Malinowska M, Celejewska-Wójcik N, Kuźnar-Kamińska B, Farnik M, Bokiej J, Miszczuk M, Damps-Konstańska I, Grabicki M, Trzaska-Sobczak M, Sładek K, Batura-Gabryel H, Barczyk A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1613-1621

Published Date: 17 May 2018

Hemoglobin and mortality in patients with COPD: a nationwide population-based cohort study

Park SC, Kim YS, Kang YA, Park EC, Shin CS, Kim DW, Rhee CK

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1599-1605

Published Date: 16 May 2018

The effects of home oxygen therapy on energy metabolism in patients with COPD

Kırıcı Berber N, Yetkin Ö, Kılıç T, Berber İ, Özgel M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1577-1582

Published Date: 15 May 2018

Reliability and validity of the test of incremental respiratory endurance measures of inspiratory muscle performance in COPD

Formiga MF, Roach KE, Vital I, Urdaneta G, Balestrini K, Calderon-Candelario RA, Campos MA, Cahalin LP

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1569-1576

Published Date: 15 May 2018

Respiratory medication used in COPD patients from seven Latin American countries: the LASSYC study

Casas A, Montes de Oca M, Menezes AMB, Wehrmeister FC, Lopez Varela MV, Mendoza L, Ramírez L, Miravitlles M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1545-1556

Published Date: 11 May 2018

Chinese version of the severe respiratory insufficiency questionnaire for patients with COPD receiving long-term oxygen therapy

Guan LL, Xu JW, Wu WL, Chen JH, Li XY, Guo BP, Yang YQ, Huo YT, Zhou LQ, Chen RC

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1537-1543

Published Date: 11 May 2018

Gender-specific estimates of COPD prevalence: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ntritsos G, Franek J, Belbasis L, Christou MA, Markozannes G, Altman P, Fogel R, Sayre T, Ntzani EE, Evangelou E

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1507-1514

Published Date: 10 May 2018

Severity of acidosis affects long-term survival in COPD patients with hypoxemia after intensive care unit discharge

Gungor S, Kargin F, Irmak I, Ciyiltepe F, Acartürk Tunçay E, Atagun Guney P, Aksoy E, Ocakli B, Adiguzel N, Karakurt Z

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1495-1506

Published Date: 9 May 2018

The effect of conjugated linoleic acid on oxidative stress and matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 in patients with COPD

Matin S, Nemati A, Ghobadi H, Alipanah-Moghadam R, Rezagholizadeh L

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1449-1454

Published Date: 3 May 2018

Validation of exhaled volatile organic compounds analysis using electronic nose as index of COPD severity

Finamore P, Pedone C, Scarlata S, Di Paolo A, Grasso S, Santonico M, Pennazza G, Antonelli Incalzi R

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1441-1448

Published Date: 1 May 2018

Mortality in COPD patients according to clinical phenotypes

Golpe R, Suárez-Valor M, Martín-Robles I, Sanjuán-López P, Cano-Jiménez E, Castro-Añón O, Pérez de Llano LA

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1433-1439

Published Date: 1 May 2018

Efficacy of tiotropium/olodaterol on lung volume, exercise capacity, and physical activity

Ichinose M, Minakata Y, Motegi T, Ueki J, Gon Y, Seki T, Anzai T, Nakamura S, Hirata K

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1407-1419

Published Date: 1 May 2018

Validation of the French version of the London Chest Activity of Daily Living scale and the Dyspnea-12 questionnaire

Beaumont M, Couturaud F, Jego F, Pichon R, Le Ber C, Péran L, Rogé C, Renault D, Narayan S, Reychler G

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1399-1405

Published Date: 30 April 2018

The influence of disease severity and lifestyle factors on the peak annual 25(OH)D value of COPD patients

Kentson M, Leanderson P, Jacobson P, Persson HL

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1389-1398

Published Date: 27 April 2018

Adherence to COPD treatment in Turkey and Saudi Arabia: results of the ADCARE study

Kokturk N, Polatli M, Oguzulgen IK, Saleemi S, Al Ghobain M, Khan J, Doble A, Tariq L, Aziz F, El Hasnaoui A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1377-1388

Published Date: 27 April 2018

Symptomatic burden of COPD for patients receiving dual or triple therapy

Chen S, Small M, Lindner L, Xu X

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1365-1376

Published Date: 27 April 2018

Disease burden of COPD in China: a systematic review

Zhu B, Wang Y, Ming J, Chen W, Zhang L

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1353-1364

Published Date: 27 April 2018

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severity and its association with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: impact on cardiac autonomic modulation and functional capacity

Zangrando KTL, Trimer R, Carvalho Jr LCS, Arêas GPT, Caruso FCR, Cabiddu R, Roscani MG, Rizzatti FPG, Borghi-Silva A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1343-1351

Published Date: 26 April 2018

Physical inactivity is associated with decreased growth differentiation factor 11 in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Tanaka R, Sugiura H, Yamada M, Ichikawa T, Koarai A, Fujino N, Yanagisawa S, Onodera K, Numakura T, Sato K, Kyogoku Y, Sano H, Yamanaka S, Okazaki T, Tamada T, Miura M, Takahashi T, Ichinose M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1333-1342

Published Date: 24 April 2018

The impact of patient education and shared decision making on hospital readmissions for COPD

Collinsworth AW, Brown RM, James CS, Stanford RH, Alemayehu D, Priest EL

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1325-1332

Published Date: 24 April 2018

Dietary resilience in patients with severe COPD at the start of a pulmonary rehabilitation program

ter Beek L, van der Vaart H, Wempe JB, Dzialendzik AO, Roodenburg JLN, van der Schans CP, Keller HH, Jager-Wittenaar H

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1317-1324

Published Date: 23 April 2018

Misuse of inhalers among COPD patients in a community hospital in Taiwan

Liang CY, Chen YJ, Sheu SM, Tsai CF, Chen W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1309-1316

Published Date: 23 April 2018

Treatment of exacerbations as a predictor of subsequent outcomes in patients with COPD

Calverley PMA, Anzueto AR, Dusser D, Mueller A, Metzdorf N, Wise RA

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1297-1308

Published Date: 23 April 2018

Influence of deprivation on health care use, health care costs, and mortality in COPD

Collins PF, Stratton RJ, Kurukulaaratchy RJ, Elia M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1289-1296

Published Date: 19 April 2018

Differential anti-inflammatory effects of budesonide and a p38 MAPK inhibitor AZD7624 on COPD pulmonary cells

Higham A, Karur P, Jackson N, Cunoosamy DM, Jansson P, Singh D

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1279-1288

Published Date: 19 April 2018

The impact of exposure to biomass smoke versus cigarette smoke on inflammatory markers and pulmonary function parameters in patients with chronic respiratory failure

Ocakli B, Acarturk E, Aksoy E, Gungor S, Ciyiltepe F, Oztas S, Ozmen I, Agca MC, Salturk C, Adiguzel N, Karakurt Z

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1261-1267

Published Date: 18 April 2018

Heterogeneity of asthma and COPD overlap

Kim MH, Rhee CK, Kim KJ, Kim SH, Lee JY, Kim YH, Yoo KH, Cho YJ, Jung KS, Lee JH

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1251-1260

Published Date: 17 April 2018

Indacaterol/glycopyrronium reduces the risk of clinically important deterioration after direct switch from baseline therapies in patients with moderate COPD: a post hoc analysis of the CRYSTAL study

Greulich T, Kostikas K, Gaga M, Aalamian-Mattheis M, Lossi NS, Patalano F, Nunez X, Pagano VA, Fogel R, Vogelmeier CF, Clemens A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1229-1237

Published Date: 16 April 2018

Bioinformatics-based identification of potential microRNA biomarkers in frequent and non-frequent exacerbators of COPD

Liu X, Qu J, Xue W, He L, Wang J, Xi X, Liu X, Yin Y, Qu Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1217-1228

Published Date: 16 April 2018

Prevalence of osteoarthritis in individuals with COPD: a systematic review

Wshah A, Guilcher SJT, Goldstein R, Brooks D

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1207-1216

Published Date: 16 April 2018

The association of neuron-derived orphan receptor 1 with pulmonary vascular remodeling in COPD patients

Wang CG, Li C, Lei W, Jiang JH, Huang JA, Zeng DX

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1177-1186

Published Date: 13 April 2018

Chest pain in patients with COPD: the fascia’s subtle silence

Bordoni B, Marelli F, Morabito B, Castagna R

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1157-1165

Published Date: 12 April 2018

Critical regulation of inflammation via class A scavenger receptor

Xie L, Li Q, Dong R, Zhao K, Feng Y, Bao Z, Zhou M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1145-1155

Published Date: 13 April 2018

Exacerbation heterogeneity in COPD: subgroup analyses from the FLAME study

Vogelmeier CF, Chapman KR, Miravitlles M, Roche N, Vestbo J, Thach C, Banerji D, Fogel R, Patalano F, Olsson P, Kostikas K, Wedzicha JA

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1125-1134

Published Date: 10 April 2018

Geographic variations of the prevalence and distribution of COPD phenotypes in Spain: “the ESPIRAL-ES study”

Alcázar-Navarrete B, Trigueros JA, Riesco JA, Campuzano A, Pérez J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1115-1124

Published Date: 10 April 2018

Description of nighttime cough epochs in patients with stable COPD GOLD II–IV

Fischer P, Gross V, Kroenig J, Weissflog A, Hildebrandt O, Sohrabi K, Koehler U

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1071-1078

Published Date: 3 April 2018

Respiratory parameters predict poor outcome in COPD patients, category GOLD 2017 B

Brat K, Plutinsky M, Hejduk K, Svoboda M, Popelkova P, Zatloukal J, Volakova E, Fecaninova M, Heribanova L, Koblizek V

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1037-1052

Published Date: 26 March 2018

The development of AZD7624 for prevention of exacerbations in COPD: a randomized controlled trial

Patel NR, Cunoosamy DM, Fagerås M, Taib Z, Asimus S, Hegelund-Myrbäck T, Lundin S, Pardali K, Kurian N, Ersdal E, Kristensson C, Korsback K, Palmér R, Brown MN, Greenaway S, Siew L, Clarke GW, Rennard SI, Make BJ, Wise RA, Jansson P

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1009-1019

Published Date: 27 March 2018

Long-term evolution of lung function in individuals with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency from the Spanish registry (REDAAT)

Esquinas C, Serreri S, Barrecheguren M, Rodríguez E, Nuñez A, Casas-Maldonado F, Blanco I, Pirina P, Lara B, Miravitlles M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1001-1007

Published Date: 23 March 2018

Long-term oxygen therapy in COPD patients: population-based cohort study on mortality

Pavlov N, Haynes AG, Stucki A, Jüni P, Ott SR

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:979-988

Published Date: 22 March 2018

Do patients and carers agree on symptom burden in advanced COPD?

Mi E, Mi E, Ewing G, White P, Mahadeva R, Gardener AC, Farquhar M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:969-977

Published Date: 22 March 2018

Cigarette smoke exposure promotes differentiation of CD4+T cells toward Th17 cells by CD40-CD40L costimulatory pathway in mice

Liang Y, Shen Y, Kuang L, Zhou G, Zhang L, Zhong X, Zhang J, Liu J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:959-968

Published Date: 21 March 2018

A high COPD assessment test score may predict anxiety in COPD

Harryanto H, Burrows S, Moodley Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:955-957

Published Date: 21 March 2018

Lack of association between airflow limitation and recurrence of venous thromboembolism among cancer patients with pulmonary embolism

Shin SH, Kang D, Cho J, Chang H, Kim MS, Lee SY, Lee H, Kim H, Kim DK, Kim EK, Park HY

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:937-943

Published Date: 20 March 2018

A functional SNP upstream of the ADRB2 gene is associated with COPD

Li JX, Fu WP, Zhang J, Zhang XH, Sun C, Dai LM, Zhong L, Yu L, Zhang YP

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:917-925

Published Date: 16 March 2018

Use of clinical characteristics to predict spirometric classification of obstructive lung disease

Pascoe SJ, Wu W, Collison KA, Nelsen LM, Wurst KE, Lee LA

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:889-902

Published Date: 12 March 2018

Perspectives on narrative medicine

Saberi-Movahed AS, Waqar S, Salha A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:875-877

Published Date: 9 March 2018

Excess risk of major vascular diseases associated with airflow obstruction: a 9-year prospective study of 0.5 million Chinese adults

Kurmi OP, Li L, Davis KJ, Wang J, Bennett DA, Chan KH, Yang L, Chen Y, Guo Y, Bian Z, Chen J, Wei L, Jin D, Collins R, Peto R, Chen Z

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:855-865

Published Date: 8 March 2018

Clinical impact of episodic nocturnal hypercapnia and its treatment with noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in patients with stable advanced COPD

Kitajima T, Marumo S, Shima H, Shirata M, Kawashima S, Inoue D, Katayama Y, Itotani R, Sakuramoto M, Fukui M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:843-853

Published Date: 6 March 2018

Changes in ventilation–perfusion during and after an COPD exacerbation: an assessment using fluid dynamic modeling

Hajian B, De Backer J, Vos W, van Geffen WH, De Winter P, Usmani O, Cahn A, Kerstjens HAM, Pistolesi M, De Backer W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:833-842

Published Date: 6 March 2018

Depressive status explains a significant amount of the variance in COPD assessment test (CAT) scores

Miravitlles M, Molina J, Quintano JA, Campuzano A, Pérez J, Roncero C

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:823-831

Published Date: 6 March 2018

Use of a 4-week up-titration regimen of roflumilast in patients with severe COPD

Watz H, Bagul N, Rabe KF, Rennard S, Alagappan VKT, Román J, Facius A, Calverley PMA

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:813-822

Published Date: 6 March 2018

Distinct pain profiles in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Bentsen SB, Miaskowski C, Cooper BA, Christensen VL, Henriksen AH, Holm AM, Rustøen T

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:801-811

Published Date: 6 March 2018

The effects of repeated Toll-like receptors 2 and 4 stimulation in COPD alveolar macrophages

Lea SR, Reynolds SL, Kaur M, Simpson KD, Hall SR, Hessel EM, Singh D

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:771-780

Published Date: 2 March 2018

Relationship between the presence of bronchiectasis and acute exacerbation in Thai COPD patients

Kawamatawong T, Onnipa J, Suwatanapongched T

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:761-769

Published Date: 2 March 2018

Home noninvasive ventilatory support for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: patient selection and perspectives

Storre JH, Callegari J, Magnet FS, Schwarz SB, Duiverman ML, Wijkstra PJ, Windisch W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:753-760

Published Date: 28 February 2018

Effect of the economic crisis on the use of health and home care services among Spanish COPD patients

de Miguel-Diez J, Lopez-de-Andres A, Hernandez-Barrera V, Jimenez-Trujillo I, Puente-Maestu L, Cerezo-Lajas A, Jimenez-Garcia R

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:725-739

Published Date: 28 February 2018

Reduced MBD2 expression enhances airway inflammation in bronchial epithelium in COPD

Zeng ZL, Li M, Chen JK, Li QH, Ning Q, Zhao JP, Xu YJ, Xie JG, Yu J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:703-715

Published Date: 28 February 2018

Factors associated with appropriate inhaler use in patients with COPD – lessons from the REAL survey

Price D, Keininger DL, Viswanad B, Gasser M, Walda S, Gutzwiller FS

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:695-702

Published Date: 26 February 2018

Relationship of annual change in bone mineral density with extent of emphysematous lesions and pulmonary function in patients with COPD

Goto K, Ogawa E, Shimizu K, Makita H, Suzuki H, Kawata Y, Niki N, Nishimura M, Nakano Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:639-644

Published Date: 20 February 2018

TNF promoter polymorphisms are associated with genetic susceptibility in COPD secondary to tobacco smoking and biomass burning

Reséndiz-Hernández JM, Ambrocio-Ortiz E, Pérez-Rubio G, López-Flores LA, Abarca-Rojano E, Pavón-Romero GF, Flores-Trujillo F, Hernández-Zenteno RJ, Camarena A, Pérez-Rodríguez M, Salazar AM, Ramírez-Venegas A, Falfán-Valencia R

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:627-637

Published Date: 16 February 2018

Seasonal variations in exacerbations and deaths in patients with COPD during the TIOSPIR® trial

Wise RA, Calverley PMA, Carter K, Clerisme-Beaty E, Metzdorf N, Anzueto A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:605-616

Published Date: 14 February 2018

Mixed Th2 and non-Th2 inflammatory pattern in the asthma–COPD overlap: a network approach

Pérez de Llano L, Cosío BG, Iglesias A, de las Cuevas N, Soler-Cataluña JJ, Izquierdo JL, López-Campos JL, Calero C, Plaza V, Miravitlles M, Torrego A, Martinez‐Moragon E, Soriano JB, Lopez Viña A, Bobolea I

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:591-601

Published Date: 12 February 2018

Burden of COPD in Nepal

Adhikari TB, Neupane D, Kallestrup P

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:583-589

Published Date: 9 February 2018

Endoplasmic reticulum chaperone GRP78 mediates cigarette smoke-induced necroptosis and injury in bronchial epithelium

Wang Y, Zhou JS, Xu XC, Li ZY, Chen HP, Ying SM, Li W, Shen HH, Chen ZH

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:571-581

Published Date: 9 February 2018

New bacterial growth in bronchial secretions after bronchoscopic valve implantation

Sarmand N, Gompelmann D, Kontogianni K, Polke M, Herth FJF, Eberhardt R

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:565-570

Published Date: 8 February 2018

CT densitometry in emphysema: a systematic review of its clinical utility

Crossley D, Renton M, Khan M, Low EV, Turner AM

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:547-563

Published Date: 7 February 2018

Immune cell response to strenuous resistive breathing: comparison with whole body exercise and the effects of antioxidants

Asimakos A, Toumpanakis D, Karatza MH, Vasileiou S, Katsaounou P, Mastora Z, Vassilakopoulos T

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:529-545

Published Date: 7 February 2018

Long-term health-related quality-of-life and symptom response profiles with arformoterol in COPD: results from a 52-week trial

Donohue JF, Bollu VK, Stull DE, Nelson LM, Williams VSL, Stensland MD, Hanania NA

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:499-508

Published Date: 5 February 2018

Annexin A1 is elevated in patients with COPD and affects lung fibroblast function

Lai TW, Li YY, Mai ZJ, Wen XX, Lv YY, Xie ZQ, Lv QC, Chen M, Wu D, Wu B

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:473-486

Published Date: 5 February 2018

The minimal important difference for target lobe volume reduction after endoscopic valve therapy

Gompelmann D, Kontogianni K, Schuhmann M, Eberhardt R, Heussel CP, Herth FJ

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:465-472

Published Date: 1 February 2018

Do not do in COPD: consensus statement on overuse

Villar-Álvarez F, Moreno-Zabaleta R, Mira-Solves JJ, Calvo-Corbella E, Díaz-Lobato S, González-Torralba F, Hernando-Sanz A, Núñez-Palomo S, Salgado-Aranda S, Simón-Rodríguez B, Vaquero-Lozano P, Navarro-Soler IM

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:451-463

Published Date: 2 February 2018

Cadmium nanoparticles citrullinate cytokeratins within lung epithelial cells: cadmium as a potential cause of citrullination in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Hutchinson D, Müller J, McCarthy JE, Gun'ko YK, Verma NK, Bi X, Di Cristo L, Kickham L, Movia D, Prina-Mello A, Volkov Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:441-449

Published Date: 31 January 2018

The distribution of blood eosinophil levels in a Japanese COPD clinical trial database and in the rest of the world

Barnes N, Ishii T, Hizawa N, Midwinter D, James M, Hilton E, Jones PW

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:433-440

Published Date: 2 February 2018

Alpha 1 antitrypsin to treat lung disease in alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency: recent developments and clinical implications

Chapman KR, Chorostowska-Wynimko J, Koczulla AR, Ferrarotti I, McElvaney NG

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:419-432

Published Date: 31 January 2018

The YKL-40 protein is a potential biomarker for COPD: a meta-analysis and systematic review

Tong X, Wang D, Liu S, Ma Y, Li Z, Tian P, Fan H

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:409-418

Published Date: 30 January 2018

Management of airway mucus hypersecretion in chronic airway inflammatory disease: Chinese expert consensus (English edition)

Shen Y, Huang S, Kang J, Lin J, Lai K, Sun Y, Xiao W, Yang L, Yao W, Cai S, Huang K, Wen F

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:399-407

Published Date: 30 January 2018

Sex-specific cardiopulmonary exercise testing indices to estimate the severity of inoperable chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

Chen TX, Pudasaini B, Guo J, Gong SG, Jiang R, Wang L, Zhao QH, Wu WH, Yuan P, Liu JM

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:385-397

Published Date: 26 January 2018

Symptom burden and self-management in persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Bringsvor HB, Skaug K, Langeland E, Oftedal BF, Assmus J, Gundersen D, Osborne RH, Bentsen SB

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:365-373

Published Date: 24 January 2018

The clinical implication of serum cyclophilin A in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Zhang M, Tang J, Yin J, Wang X, Feng X, Yang X, Shan H, Zhang Q, Zhang J, Li Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:357-363

Published Date: 19 January 2018

Impact of using the new GOLD classification on the distribution of COPD severity in clinical practice

Hernández M, García G, Falco J, García AR, Martín V, Ibarrola M, Quadrelli S

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:351-356

Published Date: 17 January 2018

Low back pain and gastroesophageal reflux in patients with COPD: the disease in the breath

Bordoni B, Marelli F, Morabito B, Sacconi B, Caiazzo P, Castagna R

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:325-334

Published Date: 17 January 2018

Risk of empyema in patients with COPD

Lu HY, Liao KM

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:317-324

Published Date: 15 January 2018

The annual direct costs of stable COPD in Greece

Stafyla E, Geitona M, Kerenidi T, Economou A, Daniil Z, Gourgoulianis KI

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:309-315

Published Date: 15 January 2018

Economic burden of COPD in a Swedish cohort: the ARCTIC study

Lisspers K, Larsson K, Johansson G, Janson C, Costa-Scharplatz M, Gruenberger JB, Uhde M, Jorgensen L, Gutzwiller FS, Ställberg B

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:275-285

Published Date: 11 January 2018

Independent determinants of disease-related quality of life in COPD – scope for nonpharmacologic interventions?

Brien SB, Stuart B, Dickens AP, Kendrick T, Jordan RE, Adab P, Thomas M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:247-256

Published Date: 9 January 2018

Phenotyping COPD exacerbations using imaging and blood-based biomarkers

Alotaibi NM, Chen V, Hollander Z, Hague CJ, Murphy DT, Leipsic JA, DeMarco ML, FitzGerald JM, McManus BM, Ng RT, Sin DD

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:217-229

Published Date: 8 January 2018

Relationship between exercise endurance and static hyperinflation in a post hoc analysis of two clinical trials in patients with COPD

Singh S, Maltais F, Tombs L, Fahy WA, Vahdati-Bolouri M, Locantore N, Riley JH

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:203-215

Published Date: 8 January 2018

Russian guidelines for the management of COPD: algorithm of pharmacologic treatment

Aisanov Z, Avdeev S, Arkhipov V, Belevskiy A, Chuchalin A, Leshchenko I, Ovcharenko S, Shmelev E, Miravitlles M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:183-187

Published Date: 8 January 2018

Religious coping and religiosity in patients with COPD following pulmonary rehabilitation

da Silva GP, Nascimento FA, Macêdo TP, Morano MT, Mesquita R, Pereira ED

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:175-181

Published Date: 4 January 2018

2017 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease reclassifies half of COPD subjects to lower risk group

Högman M, Sulku J, Ställberg B, Janson C, Bröms K, Hedenström H, Lisspers K, Malinovschi A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:165-173

Published Date: 3 January 2018

Airway reactivity to mannitol is similarly increased in chronic cigarette and water pipe smokers

Scherr A, Schmidlin J, Albisser S, Tamm M, Stolz D

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:157-163

Published Date: 3 January 2018

Impact of acute exacerbations on platelet reactivity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients

Muñoz-Esquerre M, Ferreiro JL, Huertas D, Marcano AL, López-Sánchez M, Roura G, Gómez-Hospital JA, Dorca J, Cequier A, Santos S

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:141-148

Published Date: 28 December 2017

Understanding of COPD among final-year medical students

Mohigefer J, Calero-Acuña C, Marquez-Martin E, Ortega-Ruiz F, Lopez-Campos JL

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:131-139

Published Date: 28 December 2017

Risk factors predict frequent hospitalization in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD

Wei X, Ma ZQ, Yu N, Ren JT, Jin CW, Mi JY, Shi MJ, Tian LB, Gao YZ, Guo YM

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:121-129

Published Date: 27 December 2017

Examining 30-day COPD readmissions through the emergency department

Rezaee ME, Ward CE, Nuanez B, Rezaee DA, Ditkoff J, Halalau A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:109-120

Published Date: 27 December 2017

Cardiopulmonary exercise test and PaO2 in evaluation of pulmonary hypertension in COPD

Skjørten I, Hilde JM, Melsom MN, Hisdal J, Hansteen V, Steine K, Humerfelt S

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:91-100

Published Date: 22 December 2017

Association between respiratory impedance measured by forced oscillation technique and exacerbations in patients with COPD

Yamagami H, Tanaka A, Kishino Y, Mikuni H, Kawahara T, Ohta S, Yamamoto M, Suzuki S, Ohnishi T, Sagara H

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:79-89

Published Date: 22 December 2017

Geographical distribution of COPD prevalence in Europe, estimated by an inverse distance weighting interpolation technique

Blanco I, Diego I, Bueno P, Fernández E, Casas-Maldonado F, Esquinas C, Soriano JB, Miravitlles M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:57-67

Published Date: 21 December 2017

Inhaled therapies in patients with moderate COPD in clinical practice: current thinking

Ariel A, Altraja A, Belevskiy A, Boros PW, Danila E, Fležar M, Koblizek V, Fridlender ZG, Kostov K, Krams A, Milenkovic B, Somfay A, Tkacova R, Tudoric N, Ulmeanu R, Valipour A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:45-56

Published Date: 21 December 2017

Survival following pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD: the effect of program completion and change in incremental shuttle walking test distance

Houchen-Wolloff L, Williams JEA, Green RH, Woltmann G, Steiner MC, Sewell L, Morgan MD, Singh SJ

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:37-44

Published Date: 20 December 2017

Microbiological airway colonization in COPD patients with severe emphysema undergoing endoscopic lung volume reduction

Trudzinski FC, Seiler F, Wilkens H, Metz C, Kamp A, Bals R, Gärtner B, Lepper PM, Becker SL

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:29-35

Published Date: 19 December 2017

Association of innate defense proteins BPIFA1 and BPIFB1 with disease severity in COPD

De Smet EG, Seys LJM, Verhamme FM, Vanaudenaerde BM, Brusselle GG, Bingle CD, Bracke KR

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:11-27

Published Date: 19 December 2017

Anxiety and depression among dairy farmers: the impact of COPD

Guillien A, Laurent L, Soumagne T, Puyraveau M, Laplante JJ, Andujar P, Annesi-Maesano I, Roche N, Degano B, Dalphin JC

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1-9

Published Date: 19 December 2017