Back to Journals » International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease » Volume 12 » default
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
ISSN: 1178-2005
- View all (3470)
- Volume 18, 2023 (236)
- Volume 17, 2022 (253)
- Volume 16, 2021 (311)
- Volume 15, 2020 (325)
- Volume 14, 2019 (296)
- Volume 13, 2018 (397)
- Volume 12, 2017 (364)
- Volume 11, 2016 (343)
- Volume 10, 2015 (274)
- Volume 9, 2014 (134)
- Volume 8, 2013 (76)
- Volume 7, 2012 (84)
- Volume 6, 2011 (74)
- Volume 5, 2010 (49)
- Volume 4, 2009 (43)
- Volume 3, 2008 (83)
- Volume 2, 2007 (74)
- Volume 1, 2006 (54)
Archive: Volume 12, 2017


Improved spirometric detection of small airway narrowing: concavity in the expiratory flow–volume curve in people aged over 40 years
Johns DP, Das A, Toelle BG, Abramson MJ, Marks GB, Wood-Baker R, Walters EH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3567-3577
Published Date: 13 December 2017

Predicting treatable traits for long-acting bronchodilators in patients with stable COPD
Kang J, Kim KT, Lee JH, Kim EK, Kim TH, Yoo KH, Lee JS, Kim WJ, Kim JH, Oh YM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3557-3565
Published Date: 12 December 2017

Real-life feasibility and effectiveness of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring medical equipment
Coquart JB, Le Rouzic O, Racil G, Wallaert B, Grosbois JM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3549-3556
Published Date: 12 December 2017

Impact of mild to moderate COPD on feasibility and prognosis in non-small cell lung cancer patients who received chemotherapy
Omote N, Hashimoto N, Morise M, Sakamoto K, Miyazaki S, Ando A, Nakahara Y, Hasegawa Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3541-3547
Published Date: 11 December 2017

A pre–post intervention study of pulmonary rehabilitation for adults with post-tuberculosis lung disease in Uganda
Jones R, Kirenga BJ, Katagira W, Singh SJ, Pooler J, Okwera A, Kasiita R, Enki DG, Creanor S, Barton A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3533-3539
Published Date: 11 December 2017

Smoking history and emphysema in asthma–COPD overlap
Kurashima K, Takaku Y, Ohta C, Takayanagi N, Yanagisawa T, Kanauchi T, Takahashi O
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3523-3532
Published Date: 7 December 2017

Metabolic changes of different high-resolution computed tomography phenotypes of COPD after budesonide–formoterol treatment
Wang C, Li JX, Tang D, Zhang JQ, Fang LZ, Fu WP, Liu L, Dai LM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3511-3521
Published Date: 6 December 2017

Zinc deficiency as a codeterminant for airway epithelial barrier dysfunction in an ex vivo model of COPD

Roscioli E, Jersmann HPA, Lester S, Badiei A, Fon A, Zalewski P, Hodge S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3503-3510
Published Date: 5 December 2017

Predictive value of ADAMTS-13 on concealed chronic renal failure in COPD patients
Zeng M, Chen QG, Liang WJ, He WM, Zheng HC, Huang CR
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3495-3501
Published Date: 5 December 2017

Doxofylline is not just another theophylline!
Matera MG, Page C, Cazzola M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3487-3493
Published Date: 5 December 2017

The impact of dual bronchodilation on cardiovascular serious adverse events and mortality in COPD: a quantitative synthesis
Rogliani P, Matera MG, Ora J, Cazzola M, Calzetta L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3469-3485
Published Date: 5 December 2017

Pneumococcal vaccination and chronic respiratory diseases
Froes F, Roche N, Blasi F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3457-3468
Published Date: 5 December 2017

Risk factors for the discontinuation of roflumilast in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Kim KH, Kang HS, Kim JS, Yoon HK, Kim SK, Rhee CK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3449-3456
Published Date: 4 December 2017

The contribution of symptoms and comorbidities to the economic impact of COPD: an analysis of the German COSYCONET cohort
Wacker ME, Kitzing K, Jörres RA, Leidl R, Schulz H, Karrasch S, Karch A, Koch A, Vogelmeier CF, Holle R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3437-3448
Published Date: 4 December 2017

Hand grip endurance test relates to clinical state and prognosis in COPD patients better than 6-minute walk test distance
Kovarik M, Joskova V, Patkova A, Koblizek V, Zadak Z, Hronek M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3429-3435
Published Date: 1 December 2017

Fluticasone propionate and increased risk of pneumonia in COPD: is it PAFR-dependent?
Sohal SS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3425-3427
Published Date: 4 December 2017

Severe COPD cases from Korea, Poland, and USA have substantial differences in respiratory symptoms and other respiratory illnesses
Kim WJ, Yim J, Kim DK, Lee MG, Fuhlbrigge AL, Sliwinski P, Hawrylkiewicz I, Wan ES, Cho MH, Silverman EK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3415-3423
Published Date: 30 November 2017

Occupational exposure to vapor, gas, dust, or fumes and chronic airflow limitation, COPD, and emphysema: the Swedish CArdioPulmonary BioImage Study (SCAPIS pilot)
Torén K, Vikgren J, Olin A, Rosengren A, Bergström G, Brandberg J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3407-3413
Published Date: 29 November 2017


Determinants of exacerbation risk in patients with COPD in the TIOSPIR study
Calverley PMA, Tetzlaff K, Dusser D, Wise RA, Mueller A, Metzdorf N, Anzueto A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3391-3405
Published Date: 29 November 2017

Gene and miRNA expression profiles in PBMCs from patients with severe and mild emphysema and PiZZ alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency
Esquinas C, Janciauskiene S, Gonzalo R, Mas de Xaxars G, Olejnicka B, Belmonte I, Barrecheguren M, Rodríguez E, Nuñez A, Rodríguez-Frías F, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3381-3390
Published Date: 29 November 2017

Adherence to a COPD treatment guideline among patients in Hong Kong
Chan KP, Ko FW, Chan HS, Wong ML, Mok TY, Choo KL, Hui DSC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3371-3379
Published Date: 28 November 2017

Eosinophilic and non-eosinophilic COPD patients with chronic respiratory failure: neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as an exacerbation marker
Acartürk Tunçay E, Karakurt Z, Aksoy E, Saltürk C, Gungor S, Cıftaslan N, Irmak I, Yavuz D, Ocakli B, Adıgüzel N
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3361-3370
Published Date: 23 November 2017

Hemodynamic and gas exchange effects of inhaled iloprost in patients with COPD and pulmonary hypertension
Wang L, Jin YZ, Zhao QH, Jiang R, Wu WH, Gong SG, He J, Liu J, Jing ZC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3353-3360
Published Date: 22 November 2017

MAPK/FoxA2-mediated cigarette smoke-induced squamous metaplasia of bronchial epithelial cells
Du C, Lu J, Zhou L, Wu B, Zhou F, Gu L, Xu D, Sun Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3341-3351
Published Date: 21 November 2017



Lung function and long-term safety of tiotropium/olodaterol in East Asian patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease


Bai C, Ichinose M, Lee SH, Lee KH, Jöns O, Bothner U, Zhao Y, Buhl R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3329-3339
Published Date: 20 November 2017

Smoking cessation affects the natural history of COPD
Bai J, Chen X, Liu S, Yu L, Xu JF
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3323-3328
Published Date: 16 November 2017

Healthy lifestyle behaviors among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in urban and rural communities in China: a large community-based epidemiological study
Yan R, Wang Y, Bo J, Li W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3311-3321
Published Date: 13 November 2017

Different impacts of respiratory symptoms and comorbidities on COPD-specific health-related quality of life by COPD severity
Lee H, Jhun BW, Cho J, Yoo KH, Lee JH, Kim DK, Lee JD, Jung KS, Lee JY, Park HY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3301-3310
Published Date: 13 November 2017

The role of pain in pulmonary rehabilitation: a qualitative study
Harrison SL, Lee AL, Elliott-Button HL, Shea R, Goldstein RS, Brooks D, Ryan CG, Martin DJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3289-3299
Published Date: 8 November 2017

Lung transplantation and survival outcomes in patients with oxygen-dependent COPD with regard to their alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency status
Ekström M, Tanash H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3281-3287
Published Date: 7 November 2017

Correlation and compatibility between surface respiratory electromyography and transesophageal diaphragmatic electromyography measurements during treadmill exercise in stable patients with COPD
Wu WL, Guan LL, Li XY, Lin L, Guo BP, Yang YQ, Liang ZY, Wang FY, Zhou LQ, Chen RC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3273-3280
Published Date: 6 November 2017

The efficacy of extrafine beclomethasone dipropionate–formoterol fumarate in COPD patients who are not "frequent exacerbators": a post hoc analysis of the FORWARD study
Singh D, Vezzoli S, Petruzzelli S, Papi A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3263-3271
Published Date: 3 November 2017

Characteristics of COPD patients according to GOLD classification and clinical phenotypes in the Russian Federation: the SUPPORT trial
Arkhipov V, Arkhipova D, Miravitlles M, Lazarev A, Stukalina E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3255-3262
Published Date: 3 November 2017

The protective effect of PRMT6 overexpression on cigarette smoke extract-induced murine emphysema model
He X, Li T, Kang N, Zeng H, Ren S, Zong D, Li J, Cai S, Chen P, Chen Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3245-3254
Published Date: 3 November 2017

SIRT1 and FOXO1 mRNA expression in PBMC correlates to physical activity in COPD patients
Taka C, Hayashi R, Shimokawa K, Tokui K, Okazawa S, Kambara K, Inomata M, Yamada T, Matsui S, Tobe K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3237-3244
Published Date: 3 November 2017

COPD depicted – patients drawing their lungs

Kaptein AA, Tiemensma J, Broadbent E, Asijee GM, Voorhaar M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3231-3236
Published Date: 3 November 2017

Overlaps and uncertainties of smoking-related idiopathic interstitial pneumonias

Bak SH, Lee HY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3221-3229
Published Date: 1 November 2017

Inflammation and chronic colonization of Haemophilus influenzae in sputum in COPD patients related to the degree of emphysema and bronchiectasis in high-resolution computed tomography
Tufvesson E, Markstad H, Bozovic G, Ekberg M, Bjermer L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3211-3219
Published Date: 1 November 2017

E-cigarettes in patients with COPD: current perspectives
Morjaria JB, Mondati E, Polosa R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3203-3210
Published Date: 1 November 2017

Efficacy of tiotropium and indacaterol monotherapy and their combination on dynamic lung hyperinflation in COPD: a random open-label crossover study
Fujimoto K, Yamazaki H, Ura M, Kitaguchi Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3195-3201
Published Date: 1 November 2017

Prediction models for exacerbations in different COPD patient populations: comparing results of five large data sources
Hoogendoorn M, Feenstra TL, Boland M, Briggs AH, Borg S, Jansson SA, Risebrough NA, Slejko JF, Rutten-van Mölken MP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3183-3194
Published Date: 1 November 2017

Dietary nutrients associated with preservation of lung function in Hispanic and non-Hispanic white smokers from New Mexico
Leng S, Picchi MA, Tesfaigzi Y, Wu G, Gauderman WJ, Xu F, Gilliland FD, Belinsky SA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3171-3181
Published Date: 30 October 2017

A nationwide structure for valid long-term oxygen therapy: 29-year prospective data in Sweden
Ekström M, Ahmadi Z, Larsson H, Nilsson T, Wahlberg J, Ström KE, Midgren B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3159-3169
Published Date: 30 October 2017

5-Aza-2'-deoxycytidine protects against emphysema in mice via suppressing p16Ink4a expression in lung tissue
He ZH, Chen Y, Chen P, He SD, Zeng HH, Ye JR, Liu D, Cao J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3149-3158
Published Date: 30 October 2017

Activation of Notch1 signaling alleviates dysfunction of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells induced by cigarette smoke extract
Cheng Y, Gu W, Zhang G, Li X, Guo XJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3133-3147
Published Date: 27 October 2017


Hyperinflated lungs compress the heart during expiration in COPD patients: a new finding on dynamic-ventilation computed tomography


Xu Y, Yamashiro T, Moriya H, Tsubakimoto M, Tsuchiya N, Nagatani Y, Matsuoka S, Murayama S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3123-3131
Published Date: 26 October 2017

Alveolar–capillary reserve during exercise in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Behnia M, Wheatley CM, Avolio A, Johnson BD
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3115-3122
Published Date: 24 October 2017

Upregulated pneumococcal adhesion molecule (platelet-activating factor receptor) may predispose COPD patients to community-acquired pneumonia
Shukla SD, Hansbro PM, Walters EH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3111-3113
Published Date: 24 October 2017

Longitudinal change of COPD assessment test (CAT) in a telehealthcare cohort is associated with exacerbation risk
Rassouli F, Baty F, Stolz D, Albrich WC, Tamm M, Widmer S, Brutsche MH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3103-3109
Published Date: 24 October 2017

Changes in definition lead to changes in the clinical characteristics across COPD categories according to GOLD 2017: a national cross-sectional survey in China
Sun LN, Chen YH, Wu R, Lu M, Yao WZ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3095-3102
Published Date: 20 October 2017

Associations between occupational inhalation risks and FeNO levels in airway obstruction patients: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007–2012
Huang YC, Yang MC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3085-3093
Published Date: 20 October 2017

Computerized screening for cognitive impairment in patients with COPD
Campman C, van Ranst D, Meijer JW, Sitskoorn M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3075-3083
Published Date: 19 October 2017

Cost-effectiveness of the Aerobika* oscillating positive expiratory pressure device in the management of COPD exacerbations
Khoudigian-Sinani S, Kowal S, Suggett JA, Coppolo DP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3065-3073
Published Date: 19 October 2017

Scientific rationale for the possible inhaled corticosteroid intraclass difference in the risk of pneumonia in COPD
Janson C, Stratelis G, Miller-Larsson A, Harrison TW, Larsson K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3055-3064
Published Date: 19 October 2017

High prevalence of COPD in atherosclerosis patients
Tuleta I, Farrag T, Busse L, Pizarro C, Schaefer C, Pingel S, Nickenig G, Skowasch D, Schahab N
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3047-3053
Published Date: 19 October 2017

Beta-blocker under-use in COPD patients
Lim KP, Loughrey S, Musk M, Lavender M, Wrobel JP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3041-3046
Published Date: 17 October 2017

Characteristics and potential role of M2 macrophages in COPD
He S, Xie L, Lu J, Sun S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3029-3039
Published Date: 17 October 2017


Mesenchymal stromal cell therapy in COPD: from bench to bedside
Antunes MA, Lapa e Silva JR, Rocco PRM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3017-3027
Published Date: 16 October 2017

Echo intensity of the rectus femoris in stable COPD patients
Ye X, Wang MJ, Xiao H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:3007-3015
Published Date: 13 October 2017

Entropy change of biological dynamics in COPD
Jin Y, Chen C, Cao Z, Sun B, Lo IL, Liu T, Zheng J, Sun S, Shi Y, Zhang XD
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2997-3005
Published Date: 12 October 2017

Impact of selective and nonselective beta-blockers on the risk of severe exacerbations in patients with COPD
Huang YL, Lai CC, Wang YH, Wang CY, Wang JY, Wang HC, Yu CJ, Chen LW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2987-2996
Published Date: 11 October 2017


Efficacy of long-term noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in stable hypercapnic COPD patients with respiratory failure: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials


Liao H, Pei W, Li H, Luo Y, Wang K, Li R, Xu L, Chen X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2977-2985
Published Date: 10 October 2017

Acute exacerbated COPD: room for improvement in key elements of care
Markun S, Franzen DP, Dalla Lana K, Beyer S, Wieser S, Hess T, Kohler M, Rosemann T, Senn O, Steurer-Stey C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2969-2975
Published Date: 10 October 2017


A case series of an off-the-shelf online health resource with integrated nurse coaching to support self-management in COPD
Early F, Young JS, Robinshaw E, Mi EZ, Mi EZ, Fuld JP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2955-2967
Published Date: 9 October 2017

Positive end-expiratory pressure attenuates hemodynamic effects induced by an overload of inspiratory muscles in patients with COPD
Schaper-Magalhães F, Pinho JF, Capuruço CAB, Rodrigues-Machado MG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2943-2954
Published Date: 6 October 2017

Treatment burden, clinical outcomes, and comorbidities in COPD: an examination of the utility of medication regimen complexity index in COPD
Negewo NA, Gibson PG, Wark PAB, Simpson JL, McDonald VM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2929-2942
Published Date: 6 October 2017

Triple therapy in COPD: new evidence with the extrafine fixed combination of beclomethasone dipropionate, formoterol fumarate, and glycopyrronium bromide
Singh D, Corradi M, Spinola M, Papi A, Usmani OS, Scuri M, Petruzzelli S, Vestbo J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2917-2928
Published Date: 6 October 2017

Effectiveness of treatment with nebulized colistin in patients with COPD
Bruguera-Avila N, Marín A, Garcia-Olive I, Radua J, Prat C, Gil M, Ruiz-Manzano J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2909-2915
Published Date: 5 October 2017

Impact and prevention of severe exacerbations of COPD: a review of the evidence
Halpin DMG, Miravitlles M, Metzdorf N, Celli B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2891-2908
Published Date: 5 October 2017

Joint statement for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Middle East–North Africa region, 2017
Mahboub BH, Vats MG, Al Zaabi A, Iqbal MN, Safwat T, Al-Hurish F, Miravitlles M, Singh D, Asad K, Zeineldine S, Al-Hajjaj MS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2869-2890
Published Date: 9 October 2017

Use of the forced-oscillation technique to estimate spirometry values
Yamamoto S, Miyoshi S, Katayama H, Okazaki M, Shigematsu H, Sano Y, Matsubara M, Hamaguchi N, Okura T, Higaki J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2859-2868
Published Date: 3 October 2017

Minimal important difference and responsiveness of 2-minute walk test performance in people with COPD undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation
Johnston KN, Potter AJ, Phillips AC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2849-2857
Published Date: 9 October 2017

Risk of cancer after lung transplantation for COPD
Ekström M, Riise GC, Tanash HA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2841-2847
Published Date: 3 October 2017

The association between objectively measured physical activity and morning symptoms in COPD
van Buul AR, Kasteleyn MJ, Chavannes NH, Taube C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2831-2840
Published Date: 3 October 2017

Role of inspiratory capacity on dyspnea evaluation in COPD with or without emphysematous lesions: a pilot study
Cui L, Ji X, Xie M, Dou S, Wang W, Xiao W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2823-2830
Published Date: 30 September 2017



Associations between the psychological health of patients and carers in advanced COPD
Mi E, Mi E, Ewing G, Mahadeva R, Gardener AC, Holt Butcher H, Booth S, Farquhar M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2813-2821
Published Date: 30 September 2017

Specific IgA against Pseudomonas aeruginosa in severe COPD
Millares L, Martí S, Ardanuy C, Liñares J, Santos S, Dorca J, García-Nuñez M, Quero S, Monsó E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2807-2811
Published Date: 30 September 2017

Proactive palliative care for patients with COPD (PROLONG): a pragmatic cluster controlled trial
Duenk RG, Verhagen C, Bronkhorst EM, van Mierlo PJWB, Broeders MEAC, Collard SM, Dekhuijzen PNR, Vissers KCP, Heijdra Y, Engels Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2795-2806
Published Date: 28 September 2017

Trends in health care resource utilization and pharmacological management of COPD in Taiwan from 2004 to 2010
Tsai YH, Yang TM, Lin CM, Huang SY, Wen YW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2787-2793
Published Date: 28 September 2017

Systemic effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in young-old adults’ life-space mobility
Garcia IFF, Tiuganji CT, Simões MSMP, Santoro IL, Lunardi AC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2777-2785
Published Date: 27 September 2017

Comparison of the peripheral blood eosinophil count using near-patient testing and standard automated laboratory measurement in healthy, asthmatic and COPD subjects
Hambleton K, Connolly CM, Borg C, Davies JH, Jeffers HP, Russell REK, Bafadhel M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2771-2775
Published Date: 26 September 2017

Estimating the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD exacerbations: reduction of hospital inpatient days during the following year
Katajisto M, Laitinen T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2763-2769
Published Date: 22 September 2017


Community pharmacy-based case finding for COPD in urban and rural settings is feasible and effective
Fathima M, Saini B, Foster JM, Armour CL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2753-2761
Published Date: 18 September 2017

A pilot clinical trial to determine the safety and efficacy of aerosolized hyaluronan as a treatment for COPD
Cantor J, Ma S, Turino G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2747-2752
Published Date: 18 September 2017

Self-management behaviors to reduce exacerbation impact in COPD patients: a Delphi study
Korpershoek YJG, Bruins Slot JC, Effing TW, Schuurmans MJ, Trappenburg JCA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2735-2746
Published Date: 15 September 2017

Letter to the editor regarding: "Development of the ProPal-COPD tool to identify patients with COPD for proactive palliative care"
Almagro P, Martinez Camblor P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2731-2734
Published Date: 13 September 2017

Impact of overweight and obesity on acute exacerbations of COPD – subgroup analysis of the Taiwan Obstructive Lung Disease cohort
Wei YF, Tsai YH, Wang CC, Kuo PH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2723-2729
Published Date: 12 September 2017

Comparative study on medical utilization and costs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with good lung function
Lim JU, Kim K, Kim SH, Lee MG, Lee SY, Yoo KH, Lee SH, Jung KS, Rhee CK, Hwang YI
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2711-2721
Published Date: 11 September 2017

Sputum cell count: biomarkers in the differentiation of asthma, COPD and asthma-COPD overlap
Gao J, Zhou WT, Chen BD, Lin WM, Wu SF, Wu F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2703-2710
Published Date: 11 September 2017

Factors facilitating and hindering the intention to promote pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD among respiratory therapists
Chen YJ, Fan JY, Guo SE, Hwang SL, Yang TM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2695-2702
Published Date: 11 September 2017

Acute exacerbations of COPD: risk factors for failure and relapse
Mantero M, Rogliani P, Di Pasquale M, Polverino E, Crisafulli E, Guerrero M, Gramegna A, Cazzola M, Blasi F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2687-2693
Published Date: 8 September 2017

The use of the practice walk test in pulmonary rehabilitation program: National COPD Audit Pulmonary Rehabilitation Workstream
Hakamy A, McKeever TM, Steiner MC, Roberts CM, Singh SJ, Bolton CE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2681-2686
Published Date: 8 September 2017

Essential need for rethink of COPD airway pathology: implications for new drug approaches for prevention of lung cancer as well as small airway fibrosis
Sohal SS, Walters EH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2677-2679
Published Date: 7 September 2017

Usefulness of the desaturation–distance ratio from the six-minute walk test for patients with COPD
Fujimoto Y, Oki Y, Kaneko M, Sakai H, Misu S, Yamaguchi T, Mitani Y, Yasuda H, Ishikawa A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2669-2675
Published Date: 6 September 2017



Cycle ergometer and inspiratory muscle training offer modest benefit compared with cycle ergometer alone: a comprehensive assessment in stable COPD patients


Wang K, Zeng G, Li R, Luo Y, Wang M, Hu Y, Xu W, Zhou L, Chen R, Chen X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2655-2668
Published Date: 6 September 2017


Capillary PO2 does not adequately reflect arterial PO2 in hypoxemic COPD patients
Magnet FS, Majorski DS, Callegari J, Schwarz SB, Schmoor C, Windisch W, Storre JH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2647-2653
Published Date: 6 September 2017

Differences in systemic inflammation between cigarette and biomass smoke-induced COPD
Golpe R, Martín-Robles I, Sanjuán-López P, Pérez-de-Llano L, González-Juanatey C, López-Campos JL, Arellano-Orden E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2639-2646
Published Date: 1 September 2017

Sensitization to Aspergillus fumigatus as a risk factor for bronchiectasis in COPD
Everaerts S, Lagrou K, Dubbeldam A, Lorent N, Vermeersch K, Van Hoeyveld E, Bossuyt X, Dupont LJ, Vanaudenaerde BM, Janssens W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2629-2638
Published Date: 31 August 2017

A new functional method to choose the target lobe for lung volume reduction in emphysema – comparison with the conventional densitometric method
Hetzel J, Boeckeler M, Horger M, Ehab A, Kloth C, Wagner R, Freitag L, Slebos DJ, Lewis RA, Haentschel M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2621-2628
Published Date: 30 August 2017

Psychometric properties of the Korean version of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Adapted Index of Self-Efficacy (PRAISE) for individuals with COPD
Song HY, Nam KA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2611-2620
Published Date: 29 August 2017


Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with mild airflow limitation: current knowledge and proposal for future research – a consensus document from six scientific societies


Rossi A, Butorac-Petanjek B, Chilosi M, Cosío BG, Flezar M, Koulouris N, Marin J, Miculinic N, Polese G, Samaržija M, Skrgat S, Vassilakopoulos T, Vukić-Dugac A, Zakynthinos S, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2593-2610
Published Date: 29 August 2017

Effects of daily vitamin D supplementation on respiratory muscle strength and physical performance in vitamin D-deficient COPD patients: a pilot trial
Rafiq R, Prins HJ, Boersma WG, Daniels JMA, den Heijer M, Lips P, de Jongh RT
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2583-2592
Published Date: 28 August 2017

The evaluation of β-adrenoceptor blocking agents in patients with COPD and congestive heart failure: a nationwide study
Liao KM, Lin T, Huang Y, Kuo C, Chen C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2573-2581
Published Date: 26 August 2017

Comparison of pulsed versus continuous oxygen delivery using realistic adult nasal airway replicas
Chen JZ, Katz IM, Pichelin M, Zhu K, Caillibotte G, Noga ML, Finlay WH, Martin AR
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2559-2571
Published Date: 24 August 2017


ACTIVATE: the effect of aclidinium/formoterol on hyperinflation, exercise capacity, and physical activity in patients with COPD
Watz H, Troosters T, Beeh KM, Garcia-Aymerich J, Paggiaro P, Molins E, Notari M, Zapata A, Jarreta D, Garcia Gil E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2545-2558
Published Date: 24 August 2017

Determinants of each domain of the Short Physical Performance Battery in COPD
Bernabeu-Mora R, Giménez-Giménez LM, Montilla-Herrador J, García-Guillamón G, García-Vidal JA, Medina-Mirapeix F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2539-2544
Published Date: 23 August 2017

Effect of a rehabilitation-based chronic disease management program targeting severe COPD exacerbations on readmission patterns
Lalmolda C, Coll-Fernández R, Martínez N, Baré M, Teixidó Colet M, Epelde F, Monso E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2531-2538
Published Date: 23 August 2017

Incidence and risk factors of atrial fibrillation in Asian COPD patients
Liao KM, Chen CY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2523-2530
Published Date: 23 August 2017

Contributions of COPD, asthma, and ten comorbid conditions to health care utilization and patient-centered outcomes among US adults with obstructive airway disease
Murphy TE, McAvay GJ, Allore HG, Stamm JA, Simonelli PF
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2515-2522
Published Date: 23 August 2017

Ischemic ECG abnormalities are associated with an increased risk for death among subjects with COPD, also among those without known heart disease
Nilsson U, Blomberg A, Johansson B, Backman H, Eriksson B, Lindberg A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2507-2514
Published Date: 22 August 2017

Systematic review of the association between exercise tests and patient-reported outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Punekar YS, Riley JH, Lloyd E, Driessen M, Singh SJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2487-2506
Published Date: 22 August 2017

Severe exacerbation and pneumonia in COPD patients treated with fixed combinations of inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta2 agonist
Yang HH, Lai CC, Wang YH, Yang WC, Wang CY, Wang HC, Chen L, Yu CJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2477-2485
Published Date: 21 August 2017

Comparison of World Health Organization and Asia-Pacific body mass index classifications in COPD patients
Lim JU, Lee JH, Kim JS, Hwang YI, Kim T, Lim SY, Yoo KH, Jung KS, Kim YK, Rhee CK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2465-2475
Published Date: 21 August 2017

Clinical implications of blood eosinophil count in patients with non-asthma–COPD overlap syndrome COPD
Song JH, Lee C, Kim JW, Lee WY, Jung JY, Park JH, Jung KS, Yoo KH, Park YB, Kim DK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2455-2464
Published Date: 17 August 2017

The comparative effectiveness of initiating fluticasone/salmeterol combination therapy via pMDI versus DPI in reducing exacerbations and treatment escalation in COPD: a UK database study
Jones R, Martin J, Thomas V, Skinner D, Marshall J, Stagno d'Alcontres M, Price D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2445-2454
Published Date: 17 August 2017

Risk factors for pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with tuberculosis-destroyed lungs and their clinical characteristics compared with patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Jo YS, Park JH, Lee JK, Heo EY, Chung HS, Kim DK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2433-2443
Published Date: 16 August 2017

Risk of community-acquired pneumonia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stratified by smoking status: a population-based cohort study in the United Kingdom
Braeken DCW, Rohde GGU, Franssen FME, Driessen JHM, van Staa TP, Souverein PC, Wouters EFM, de Vries F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2425-2432
Published Date: 14 August 2017

Overdiagnosis of COPD in hospitalized patients
Spero K, Bayasi G, Beaudry L, Barber KR, Khorfan F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2417-2423
Published Date: 11 August 2017

Skin condition and its relationship to systemic inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Majewski S, Pietrzak A, Tworek D, Szewczyk K, Kumor-Kisielewska A, Kurmanowska Z, Górski P, Zalewska-Janowska A, Piotrowski WJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2407-2415
Published Date: 11 August 2017

Network meta-analysis of success rate and safety in antibiotic treatments of bronchitis
Wang J, Xu H, Liu P, Li M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2391-2405
Published Date: 9 August 2017

Hand grip strength in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Jeong M, Kang HK, Song P, Park HK, Jung H, Lee SS, Koo HK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2385-2390
Published Date: 9 August 2017

Identification and distribution of COPD phenotypes in clinical practice according to Spanish COPD Guidelines: the FENEPOC study
Calle Rubio M, Casamor R, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2373-2383
Published Date: 9 August 2017

A comprehensive analysis of association of medical history with airflow limitation: a cross-sectional study
Nishida Y, Takahashi Y, Tezuka K, Yamazaki K, Yada Y, Nakayama T, Asai S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2363-2371
Published Date: 8 August 2017

Presence of sarcopenia in asthma–COPD overlap syndrome may be a risk factor for decreased bone-mineral density, unlike asthma: Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) IV and V (2008–2011)
Lee DW, Jin HJ, Shin KC, Chung JH, Lee HW, Lee KH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2355-2362
Published Date: 7 August 2017

Small airways disease: time for a revisit?
Stockley JA, Cooper BG, Stockley RA, Sapey E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2343-2353
Published Date: 7 August 2017

An evaluation of activity tolerance, patient-reported outcomes and satisfaction with the effectiveness of pulmonary daoyin on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Zhang H, Li J, Yu X, Li S, Halmurat U, Xie Y, Wang YF, Li F, Wang M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2333-2342
Published Date: 4 August 2017

Multicenter study of the COPD-6 screening device: feasible for early detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in primary care?
Kjeldgaard P, Lykkegaard J, Spillemose H, Ulrik CS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2323-2331
Published Date: 4 August 2017

Hand grip strength and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Korea: an analysis in KNHANES VI
Lee SH, Kim SJ, Han Y, Ryu YJ, Lee JH, Chang JH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2313-2321
Published Date: 4 August 2017

Spotlight on glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate inhalation aerosol in the management of COPD: design, development, and place in therapy
Dhungana S, Criner GJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2307-2312
Published Date: 3 August 2017

When is dual bronchodilation indicated in COPD?
Thomas M, Halpin DMG, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2291-2305
Published Date: 3 August 2017

Prognostic role of neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio and platelet–lymphocyte ratio for hospital mortality in patients with AECOPD
Yao CY, Liu XL, Tang Z
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2285-2290
Published Date: 3 August 2017

Effect of carbocisteine on patients with COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Zeng Z, Yang D, Huang X, Xiao ZL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2277-2283
Published Date: 2 August 2017

Validity of physician-diagnosed COPD in relation to spirometric definitions of COPD in a general population aged 50–64 years – the SCAPIS pilot study
Torén K, Murgia N, Olin AC, Hedner J, Brandberg J, Rosengren A, Bergström G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2269-2275
Published Date: 4 August 2017

Platelet distribution width as a prognostic factor in patients with COPD – pilot study
Białas AJ, Pedone C, Piotrowski WJ, Antonelli Incalzi R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2261-2267
Published Date: 1 August 2017

Improving adherence to alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency screening guidelines using the pulmonary function laboratory
Luna Diaz LV, Iupe I, Zavala B, Balestrini KC, Guerrero A, Holt G, Calderon-Candelario R, Mirsaeidi M, Campos M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2257-2259
Published Date: 31 July 2017

Prognostic variables and scores identifying the end of life in COPD: a systematic review
Smith LE, Moore E, Ali I, Smeeth L, Stone P, Quint JK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2239-2256
Published Date: 31 July 2017

Effect of allergic phenotype on treatment response to inhaled bronchodilators with or without inhaled corticosteroids in patients with COPD
Cheng S, Wang HH, Lin C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2231-2238
Published Date: 31 July 2017

Increased parasympathetic cardiac modulation in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD: how should we interpret it?
Kabbach EZ, Mazzuco A, Borghi-Silva A, Cabiddu R, Agnoleto AG, Barbosa JF, de Carvalho Junior LCS, Mendes RG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2221-2230
Published Date: 28 July 2017

Tiotropium bromide exerts anti-inflammatory effects during resistive breathing, an experimental model of severe airway obstruction
Toumpanakis D, Loverdos K, Tzouda V, Vassilakopoulou V, Litsiou E, Magkou C, Karavana V, Pieper M, Vassilakopoulos T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2207-2220
Published Date: 28 July 2017

Pathophysiological mechanism of long-term noninvasive ventilation in stable hypercapnic patients with COPD using functional respiratory imaging
Hajian B, De Backer J, Sneyers C, Ferreira F, Barboza KC, Leemans G, Vos W, De Backer W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2197-2205
Published Date: 28 July 2017

Perception of symptoms and quality of life – comparison of patients’ and physicians’ views in the COPD MIRROR study
Celli B, Blasi F, Gaga M, Singh D, Vogelmeier C, Pegoraro V, Caputo N, Agusti A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2189-2196
Published Date: 27 July 2017

The association of tidal EFL with exercise performance, exacerbations, and death in COPD
Aarli BB, Calverley PM, Jensen RL, Dellacà R, Eagan TM, Bakke PS, Hardie JA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2179-2188
Published Date: 26 July 2017

Counseling for health behavior change in people with COPD: systematic review
Williams MT, Effing TW, Paquet C, Gibbs CA, Lewthwaite H, Li LSK, Phillips AC, Johnston KN
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2165-2178
Published Date: 26 July 2017

Spreading improvements for advanced COPD care through a Canadian Collaborative
Rocker GM, Amar C, Laframboise WL, Burns J, Verma JY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2157-2164
Published Date: 26 July 2017

Emerging pharmaceutical therapies for COPD
Lakshmi SP, Reddy AT, Reddy RC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2141-2156
Published Date: 21 July 2017

Effects of a self-management education program on self-efficacy in patients with COPD: a mixed-methods sequential explanatory designed study
Ng WI, Smith GD
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2129-2139
Published Date: 20 July 2017

Development of the ProPal-COPD tool to identify patients with COPD for proactive palliative care
Duenk RG, Verhagen C, Bronkhorst EM, Djamin RS, Bosman GJ, Lammers E, Dekhuijzen PNR, Vissers KCP, Engels Y, Heijdra Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2121-2128
Published Date: 20 July 2017


Bacteriological incidence in pneumonia patients with pulmonary emphysema: a bacterial floral analysis using the 16S ribosomal RNA gene in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid
Naito K, Yamasaki K, Yatera K, Akata K, Noguchi S, Kawanami T, Fukuda K, Kido T, Ishimoto H, Mukae H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2111-2120
Published Date: 20 July 2017


Asynchrony in respiratory movements between the pulmonary lobes in patients with COPD: continuous measurement of lung density by 4-dimensional dynamic-ventilation CT


Yamashiro T, Moriya H, Matsuoka S, Nagatani Y, Tsubakimoto M, Tsuchiya N, Murayama S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2101-2109
Published Date: 20 July 2017

Risk factors for developing hypoxic respiratory failure in COPD
Sundh J, Ekström M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2095-2100
Published Date: 20 July 2017

Retrospective analysis to describe associations between tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors and COPD-related hospitalizations
Accortt NA, Chung JB, Bonafede M, Limone BL, Mannino DM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2085-2094
Published Date: 19 July 2017

Indices of iron homeostasis correlate with airway obstruction in an NHANES III cohort
Ghio AJ, Hilborn ED
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2075-2084
Published Date: 18 July 2017

Clinical characteristics of chronic bronchitic, emphysematous and ACOS phenotypes in COPD patients with frequent exacerbations
Cheng YS, Tu XW, Pan LL, Lu S, Xing M, Li LL, Chen XW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2069-2074
Published Date: 18 July 2017

COPD patients’ self-reported adherence, psychosocial factors and mild cognitive impairment in pulmonary rehabilitation
Pierobon A, Sini Bottelli E, Ranzini L, Bruschi C, Maestri R, Bertolotti G, Sommaruga M, Torlaschi V, Callegari S, Giardini A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2059-2067
Published Date: 18 July 2017

Size variation and collapse of emphysema holes at inspiration and expiration CT scan: evaluation with modified length scale method and image co-registration
Oh SY, Lee M, Seo JB, Kim N, Lee SM, Lee JS, Oh YM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2043-2057
Published Date: 13 July 2017

Voluntary lung function screening to reveal new COPD cases in southern Italy
Capozzolo A, Castellana G, Dragonieri S, Carratù P, Liotino V, Vulpi MR, Marra L, Resta E, Intiglietta P, Resta O
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2035-2042
Published Date: 11 July 2017

Alteration of the irisin–brain-derived neurotrophic factor axis contributes to disturbance of mood in COPD patients
Papp C, Pak K, Erdei T, Juhasz B, Seres I, Szentpéteri A, Kardos L, Szilasi M, Gesztelyi R, Zsuga J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2023-2033
Published Date: 7 July 2017

Tumor necrosis factor receptor 2 as a possible marker of COPD in smokers and ex-smokers
Caram LMO, Ferrari R, Nogueira DL, Oliveira MRM, Francisqueti FV, Tanni SE, Corrêa CR, Godoy I
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2015-2021
Published Date: 7 July 2017

Bronchodilator efficacy of extrafine glycopyrronium bromide: the Glyco 2 study
Singh D, Scuri M, Collarini S, Vezzoli S, Mariotti F, Muraro A, Acerbi D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:2001-2014
Published Date: 7 July 2017

Active smoking and COPD phenotype: distribution and impact on prognostic factors
Riesco JA, Alcázar B, Trigueros JA, Campuzano A, Pérez J, Lorenzo JL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1989-1999
Published Date: 6 July 2017

Mathematical modeling of postcoinfection with influenza A virus and Streptococcus pneumoniae, with implications for pneumonia and COPD-risk assessment
Cheng YH, You SH, Lin YJ, Chen SC, Chen WY, Chou WC, Hsieh NH, Liao CM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1973-1988
Published Date: 5 July 2017

Fluticasone propionate/formoterol for COPD management: a randomized controlled trial
Papi A, Dokic D, Tzimas W, Mészáros I, Olech-Cudzik A, Koroknai Z, McAulay K, Mersmann S, Dalvi PS, Overend T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1961-1971
Published Date: 5 July 2017

Clinical and economic burden of dyspnea and other COPD symptoms in a managed care setting
Stephenson JJ, Wertz D, Gu T, Patel J, Dalal AA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1947-1959
Published Date: 4 July 2017

Characterization of throat microbial flora in smokers with or without COPD
Diao W, Shen N, Du Y, Qian K, He B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1933-1946
Published Date: 4 July 2017

Glycated hemoglobin A1c-based adjusted glycemic variables in patients with diabetes presenting with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yang CJ, Liao WI, Tang ZC, Wang JC, Lee CH, Chang WC, Hsu CW, Tang SE, Tsai SH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1923-1932
Published Date: 3 July 2017

Prevalence and associated factors of COPD among Aboriginal peoples in Canada: a cross-sectional study
Bird Y, Moraros J, Mahmood R, Esmaeelzadeh S, Kyaw Soe NM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1915-1922
Published Date: 30 June 2017

Intracellular interactions of umeclidinium and vilanterol in human airway smooth muscle
Shaikh N, Johnson M, Hall DA, Chung KF, Riley JH, Worsley S, Bhavsar PK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1903-1913
Published Date: 30 June 2017

Readmission After COPD Exacerbation Scale: determining 30-day readmission risk for COPD patients
Lau CSM, Siracuse BL, Chamberlain RS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1891-1902
Published Date: 29 June 2017

Interfaces and ventilator settings for long-term noninvasive ventilation in COPD patients
Callegari J, Magnet FS, Taubner S, Berger M, Schwarz SB, Windisch W, Storre JH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1883-1889
Published Date: 28 June 2017

Maintenance therapy in COPD: time to phase out ICS and switch to the new LAMA/LABA inhalers?
Tariq SM, Thomas EC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1877-1882
Published Date: 23 June 2017

Double bronchodilation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a crude analysis from a systematic review
Lopez-Campos JL, Calero-Acuña C, Márquez-Martín E, Quintana Gallego E, Carrasco-Hernández L, Abad Arranz M, Ortega Ruiz F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1867-1876
Published Date: 23 June 2017

Th17 profile in COPD exacerbations
Ponce-Gallegos MA, Ramírez-Venegas A, Falfán-Valencia R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1857-1865
Published Date: 22 June 2017

Anti-p-benzoquinone antibody level as a prospective biomarker to identify smokers at risk for COPD
Banerjee S, Bhattacharyya P, Mitra S, Kundu S, Panda S, Chatterjee IB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1847-1856
Published Date: 21 June 2017

Hospital admissions and mortality in patients with COPD exacerbations and vertebral body compression fractures

Pascual-Guardia S, Badenes-Bonet D, Martin-Ontiyuelo C, Zuccarino F, Marín-Corral J, Rodríguez A, Barreiro E, Gea J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1837-1845
Published Date: 21 June 2017

A retrospective study to assess clinical characteristics and time to initiation of open-triple therapy among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, newly established on long-acting mono- or combination therapy
Mapel D, Laliberté F, Roberts MH, Sama SR, Sundaresan D, Pilon D, Lefebvre P, Duh MS, Patel J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1825-1836
Published Date: 21 June 2017

Relationship between blood eosinophils, clinical characteristics, and mortality in patients with COPD
Zysman M, Deslee G, Caillaud D, Chanez P, Escamilla R, Court-Fortune I, Nesme-Meyer P, Perez T, Paillasseur JL, Pinet C, Jebrak G, Roche N, Burgel PR
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1819-1824
Published Date: 20 June 2017

Expression profiling of miRNA-145 and miRNA-338 in serum and sputum of patients with COPD, asthma, and asthma–COPD overlap syndrome phenotype
Lacedonia D, Palladino GP, Foschino-Barbaro MP, Scioscia G, Carpagnano GE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1811-1817
Published Date: 23 June 2017

Prevalence and characteristics of asthma–COPD overlap syndrome identified by a stepwise approach
Inoue H, Nagase T, Morita S, Yoshida A, Jinnai T, Ichinose M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1803-1810
Published Date: 20 June 2017

Health resource utilization for inpatients with COPD treated with nebulized arformoterol or nebulized formoterol
Ganapathy V, Stensland MD
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1793-1801
Published Date: 20 June 2017

Dysregulation of microRNA-214 and PTEN contributes to the pathogenesis of hypoxic pulmonary hypertension
Liu H, Yin T, Yan W, Si R, Wang B, Chen M, Li F, Wang Q, Tao L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1781-1791
Published Date: 19 June 2017

Serum levels of IGFBP7 are elevated during acute exacerbation in COPD patients
Ruan W, Wu M, Shi L, Li F, Dong L, Qiu Y, Wu X, Ying K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1775-1780
Published Date: 19 June 2017

Dietary beetroot juice – effects on physical performance in COPD patients: a randomized controlled crossover trial
Friis AL, Steenholt CB, Løkke A, Hansen M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1765-1773
Published Date: 15 June 2017

Treatment trends in patients with asthma–COPD overlap syndrome in a COPD cohort: findings from a real-world survey
Ding B, Small M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1753-1763
Published Date: 15 June 2017

A novel scoring index by Doppler echocardiography for predicting severe pulmonary hypertension due to chronic lung diseases: a cross-sectional diagnostic accuracy study
Jiang R, Wu C, Pudasaini B, Wang L, Zhao QH, Zhang R, Wu WH, Yuan P, Jing ZC, Liu JM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1741-1751
Published Date: 14 June 2017

Improvement in 24-hour bronchodilation and symptom control with aclidinium bromide versus tiotropium and placebo in symptomatic patients with COPD: post hoc analysis of a Phase IIIb study
Beier J, Mroz R, Kirsten AM, Chuecos F, Garcia Gil E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1731-1740
Published Date: 14 June 2017

Palliative care and prognosis in COPD: a systematic review with a validation cohort
Almagro P, Yun S, Sangil A, Rodríguez-Carballeira M, Marine M, Landete P, Soler-Cataluña JJ, Soriano JB, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1721-1729
Published Date: 9 June 2017

Features of self-management interventions for people with COPD associated with improved health-related quality of life and reduced emergency department visits: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Newham JJ, Presseau J, Heslop-Marshall K, Russell S, Ogunbayo OJ, Netts P, Hanratty B, Kaner E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1705-1720
Published Date: 8 June 2017

Pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD – available resources and utilization in Swedish primary and secondary care
Sundh J, Lindgren H, Hasselgren M, Montgomery S, Janson C, Ställberg B, Lisspers K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1695-1704
Published Date: 8 June 2017

Alpha-1 antitrypsin Pi*SZ genotype: estimated prevalence and number of SZ subjects worldwide
Blanco I, Bueno P, Diego I, Pérez-Holanda S, Lara B, Casas-Maldonado F, Esquinas C, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1683-1694
Published Date: 8 June 2017

Development of a training program to support health care professionals to deliver the SPACE for COPD self-management program
Blackmore C, Johnson-Warrington VL, Williams JEA, Apps LD, Young HML, Bourne CLA, Singh SJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1669-1681
Published Date: 7 June 2017

Validity and interpretation of spirometric recordings to diagnose COPD in UK primary care
Rothnie KJ, Chandan JS, Goss HG, Müllerová H, Quint JK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1663-1668
Published Date: 7 June 2017

An analysis of the economic and patient outcome impact of an integrated COPD service in east London
Garner A, Hodson M, Ketsetzis G, Pulle L, Yorke J, Bhowmik A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1653-1662
Published Date: 6 June 2017

Patient-perceived treatment burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Harb N, Foster JM, Dobler CC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1641-1652
Published Date: 1 June 2017

Comparison of distinctive models for calculating an interlobar emphysema heterogeneity index in patients prior to endoscopic lung volume reduction

Theilig D, Doellinger F, Poellinger A, Schreiter V, Neumann K, Hubner RH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1631-1640
Published Date: 1 June 2017

Serum inflammatory biomarkers and clinical outcomes of COPD exacerbation caused by different pathogens
Kawamatawong T, Apiwattanaporn A, Siricharoonwong W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1625-1630
Published Date: 31 May 2017

Radiologic features of precancerous areas of the lungs in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chubachi S, Takahashi S, Tsutsumi A, Kameyama N, Sasaki M, Naoki K, Soejima K, Nakamura H, Asano K, Betsuyaku T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1613-1624
Published Date: 30 May 2017

Development of a nomogram for predicting in-hospital mortality of patients with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Sakamoto Y, Yamauchi Y, Yasunaga H, Takeshima H, Hasegawa W, Jo T, Sasabuchi Y, Matsui H, Fushimi K, Nagase T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1605-1611
Published Date: 29 May 2017

Expanding The INSPIRED COPD Outreach ProgramTM to the emergency department: a feasibility assessment
Gillis D, Demmons J, Rocker G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1597-1604
Published Date: 29 May 2017

Inhaled indacaterol for the treatment of COPD patients with destroyed lung by tuberculosis and moderate-to-severe airflow limitation: results from the randomized INFINITY study
Kim CJ, Yoon HK, Park MJ, Yoo KH, Jung KS, Park JW, Lim SY, Shim JJ, Lee YC, Kim YS, Oh YM, Kim S, Yoo CG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1589-1596
Published Date: 29 May 2017

Identifying the heterogeneity of COPD by V/P SPECT: a new tool for improving the diagnosis of parenchymal defects and grading the severity of small airways disease
Bajc M, Chen Y, Wang J, Li XY, Shen WM, Wang CZ, Huang H, Lindqvist A, He XY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1579-1587
Published Date: 26 May 2017

In vitro dose comparison of Respimat® inhaler with dry powder inhalers for COPD maintenance therapy
Ciciliani A, Langguth P, Wachtel H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1565-1577
Published Date: 26 May 2017

Identification of thyroxine-binding globulin as a candidate plasma marker of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Diao W, Shen N, Du Y, Sun X, Liu B, Xu M, He B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1549-1564
Published Date: 25 May 2017

Delayed but successful response to noninvasive ventilation in COPD patients with acute hypercapnic respiratory failure
Lemyze M, Bury Q, Guiot A, Jonard M, Mohammad U, Van Grunderbeeck N, Gasan G, Thevenin D, Mallat J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1539-1547
Published Date: 25 May 2017

A cross-sectional survey of current treatment and symptom burden of patients with COPD consulting for routine care according to GOLD 2014 classifications
Ding B, Small M, Holmgren U
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1527-1537
Published Date: 23 May 2017

Proteasome activity related with the daily physical activity of COPD patients
Lee KY, Chen TT, Chiang LL, Chuang HC, Feng PH, Liu WT, Chen KY, Ho SC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1519-1525
Published Date: 22 May 2017

Ampicillin resistance in Haemophilus influenzae from COPD patients in the UK
Maddi S, Kolsum U, Jackson S, Barraclough R, Maschera B, Simpson KD, Pascal TG, Durviaux S, Hessel EM, Singh D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1507-1518
Published Date: 22 May 2017

Clinical characteristics of COPD patients with tidal expiratory flow limitation
Dean J, Kolsum U, Hitchen P, Gupta V, Singh D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1503-1506
Published Date: 22 May 2017

The PLATINO study: description of the distribution, stability, and mortality according to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease classification from 2007 to 2017
Menezes AM, Wehrmeister FC, Perez-Padilla R, Viana KP, Soares C, Müllerova H, Valdivia G, Jardim JR, Montes de Oca M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1491-1501
Published Date: 18 May 2017

Relationships between heart rate target determined in different exercise testing in COPD patients to prescribed with individualized exercise training
Fabre C, Chehere B, Bart F, Mucci P, Wallaert B, Grosbois JM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1483-1489
Published Date: 16 May 2017

Development of a self-scored persistent airflow obstruction screening questionnaire in a general Japanese population: the Hisayama study
Samukawa T, Matsumoto K, Tsukuya G, Koriyama C, Fukuyama S, Uchida A, Mizuno K, Miyahara H, Kiyohara Y, Ninomiya T, Inoue H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1469-1481
Published Date: 15 May 2017

The effect of COPD severity and study duration on exacerbation outcome in randomized controlled trials
Eriksson G, Calverley PM, Jenkins CR, Anzueto AR, Make BJ, Lindberg M, Fagerås M, Postma DS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1457-1468
Published Date: 15 May 2017

Two CHRN susceptibility variants for COPD are genetic determinants of emphysema and chest computed tomography manifestations in Chinese patients
Zhao Z, Jiang C, Zhao D, Li Y, Liang CX, Liu W, Wei S, Zhou Y, Zhao Z, Ran P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1447-1455
Published Date: 15 May 2017

Pulmonary artery to aorta ratio is associated with cardiac structure and functional changes in mild-to-moderate COPD
Cuttica MJ, Bhatt SP, Rosenberg SR, Beussink L, Shah SJ, Smith LJ, Dransfield MT, Kalhan R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1439-1446
Published Date: 12 May 2017

Deterioration of quality of life is associated with the exacerbation frequency in individuals with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency – analysis from the German Registry
Bernhard N, Lepper PM, Vogelmeier C, Seibert M, Wagenpfeil S, Bals R, Fähndrich S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1427-1437
Published Date: 12 May 2017

Effects of a simple prototype respiratory muscle trainer on respiratory muscle strength, quality of life and dyspnea, and oxidative stress in COPD patients: a preliminary study

Leelarungrayub J, Pinkaew D, Puntumetakul R, Klaphajone J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1415-1425
Published Date: 12 May 2017

Blocking rhinoviral adhesion molecule (ICAM-1): potential to prevent COPD exacerbations
Shukla SD, Hansbro PM, Walters EH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1413-1414
Published Date: 11 May 2017

Bronchiectasis in COPD patients: more than a comorbidity?
Martinez-Garcia MA, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1401-1411
Published Date: 11 May 2017

The direct and indirect costs of managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Greece
Souliotis K, Kousoulakou H, Hillas G, Tzanakis N, Toumbis M, Vassilakopoulos T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1395-1400
Published Date: 10 May 2017

Genetic polymorphism and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yuan CH, Chang D, Lu GM, Deng XW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1385-1393
Published Date: 10 May 2017


Bronchiectasis and increased risk of ischemic stroke: a nationwide population-based cohort study
Chen YF, Lin HH, Lin CS, Turbat B, Wang KA, Chung WS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1375-1383
Published Date: 10 May 2017

Serum cytokine levels related to exposure to volatile organic compounds and PM2.5 in dwellings and workplaces in French farmers – a mechanism to explain nonsmoking COPD
Audi C, Baïz N, Maesano CN, Ramousse O, Reboulleau D, Magnan A, Caillaud D, Annesi-Maesano I
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1363-1374
Published Date: 5 May 2017

Pri-microRNA-124 rs531564 polymorphism minor allele increases the risk of pulmonary artery hypertension by abnormally enhancing proliferation of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells
Li Q, Qian Z, Wang L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1351-1361
Published Date: 4 May 2017

Is periodontitis a comorbidity of COPD or can associations be explained by shared risk factors/behaviors?
Hobbins S, Chapple ILC, Sapey E, Stockley RA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1339-1349
Published Date: 4 May 2017

The effect of indacaterol/glycopyrronium versus tiotropium or salmeterol/fluticasone on the prevention of clinically important deterioration in COPD
Anzueto AR, Vogelmeier CF, Kostikas K, Mezzi K, Fucile S, Bader G, Shen S, Banerji D, Fogel R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1325-1337
Published Date: 4 May 2017

Hydrogen coadministration slows the development of COPD-like lung disease in a cigarette smoke-induced rat model
Liu X, Ma C, Wang X, Wang W, Li Z, Wang X, Wang P, Sun W, Xue B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1309-1324
Published Date: 2 May 2017

Treatment of lung disease in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: a systematic review
Edgar RG, Patel M, Bayliss S, Crossley D, Sapey E, Turner AM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1295-1308
Published Date: 2 May 2017

Correlation between fractional exhaled nitric oxide and sputum eosinophilia in exacerbations of COPD
Gao J, Zhang M, Zhou LQ, Yang X, Wu HG, Zhang JF, Wu F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1287-1293
Published Date: 27 April 2017

Home noninvasive positive pressure ventilation with built-in software in stable hypercapnic COPD: a short-term prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled trial
Zhou L, Li X, Guan L, Chen J, Guo B, Wu W, Huo Y, Zhou Z, Liang Z, Zhou Y, Tan J, Chen X, Song Y, Chen R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1279-1286
Published Date: 27 April 2017

Pre- and post-bronchodilator airway obstruction are associated with similar clinical characteristics but different prognosis – report from a population-based study
Sawalha S, Hedman L, Rönmark E, Lundbäck B, Lindberg A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1269-1277
Published Date: 24 April 2017

Pulmonary infection control window as a switching point for sequential ventilation in the treatment of COPD patients: a meta-analysis
Lv Y, Lv Q, Lv Q, Lai T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1255-1267
Published Date: 24 April 2017

Serum IL-1β and IL-17 levels in patients with COPD: associations with clinical parameters
Zou Y, Chen X, Liu J, Zhou DB, Kuang X, Xiao J, Yu Q, Lu XX, Li W, Xie B, Chen Q
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1247-1254
Published Date: 24 April 2017

Promoting the inclusion of vital-capacity data in the bronchodilator response
Ben Saad H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1243-1245
Published Date: 24 April 2017

COPD is a clear risk factor for increased use of resources and adverse outcomes in patients undergoing intervention for colorectal cancer: a nationwide study in Spain
Baré M, Montón C, Mora L, Redondo M, Pont M, Escobar A, Sarasqueta C, Fernández de Larrea N, Briones E, Quintana JM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1233-1241
Published Date: 21 April 2017

Home monitoring of breathing rate in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: observational study of feasibility, acceptability, and change after exacerbation
Rubio N, Parker RA, Drost EM, Pinnock H, Weir CJ, Hanley J, Mantoani LC, McKinstry B, Rabinovich RA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1221-1231
Published Date: 20 April 2017

The association between risk of airflow limitation and serum uric acid measured at medical health check-ups
Fukuhara A, Saito J, Sato S, Saito K, Fukuhara N, Tanino Y, Wang X, Rinno K, Suzuki H, Munakata M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1213-1219
Published Date: 19 April 2017

Relationship between lung function and grip strength in older hospitalized patients: a pilot study
Holmes SJ, Allen SC, Roberts HC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1207-1212
Published Date: 19 April 2017

Investigating the role of pentraxin 3 as a biomarker for bacterial infection in subjects with COPD
Thulborn SJ, Dilpazir M, Haldar K, Mistry V, Brightling CE, Barer MR, Bafadhel M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1199-1205
Published Date: 18 April 2017

Frailty syndrome in ambulatory patients with COPD
Limpawattana P, Putraveephong S, Inthasuwan P, Boonsawat W, Theerakulpisut D, Chindaprasirt J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1193-1198
Published Date: 18 April 2017

Characterization of sputum biomarkers for asthma–COPD overlap syndrome [Erratum]
Gao J, Iwamoto H, Koskela J, Alenius H, Hattori N, Kohno N, Laitinen T, Mazur W, Pulkkinen V
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1191-1192
Published Date: 18 April 2017

Significance of NT-pro-BNP in acute exacerbation of COPD patients without underlying left ventricular dysfunction
Adrish M, Nannaka VB, Cano EJ, Bajantri B, Diaz-Fuentes G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1183-1189
Published Date: 13 April 2017

Self-reported daily walking time in COPD: relationship with relevant clinical and functional characteristics
Ramon MA, Esquinas C, Barrecheguren M, Pleguezuelos E, Molina J, Quintano JA, Roman-Rodríguez M, Naberan K, Llor C, Roncero C, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1173-1181
Published Date: 13 April 2017

Self-rated health aspects among persons living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Halding A, Grov EK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1163-1172
Published Date: 12 April 2017

Mitochondrial alterations during oxidative stress in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Jiang Y, Wang X, Hu D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1153-1162
Published Date: 13 April 2017

Characteristics of COPD patients initiating treatment with aclidinium or tiotropium in primary care in Catalonia: a population-based study
Monteagudo M, Roset M, Rodriguez-Blanco T, Muñoz L, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1145-1152
Published Date: 12 April 2017

Identification of subtypes in subjects with mild-to-moderate airflow limitation and its clinical and socioeconomic implications
Lee JH, Rhee CK, Kim K, Kim J, Kim SH, Yoo K, Kim WJ, Park YB, Park HY, Jung KS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1135-1144
Published Date: 12 April 2017

Approaches to drug therapy for COPD in Russia: a proposed therapeutic algorithm
Zykov KA, Ovcharenko SI
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1125-1133
Published Date: 11 April 2017

Long-term effects of beta-blocker use on lung function in Japanese patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Oda N, Miyahara N, Ichikawa H, Tanimoto Y, Kajimoto K, Sakugawa M, Kawai H, Taniguchi A, Morichika D, Tanimoto M, Kanehiro A, Kiura K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1119-1124
Published Date: 10 April 2017

Accelerometer- versus questionnaire-based assessment of physical activity and their changes over time in patients with COPD
Sievi NA, Brack T, Brutsche MH, Frey M, Irani S, Leuppi JD, Thurnheer R, Kohler M, Clarenbach CF
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1113-1118
Published Date: 10 April 2017

Peripheral leukocyte microRNAs as novel biomarkers for COPD
Wang R, Xu J, Liu H, Zhao Z
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1101-1112
Published Date: 6 April 2017

Burden of asthma, dyspnea, and chronic cough in South Asia
Bishwajit G, Tang S, Yaya S, Feng Z
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1093-1099
Published Date: 6 April 2017


Magnitude of exercise capacity and quality of life improvement following repeat pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD
Sandoz JS, Roberts MM, Cho JG, Wheatley JR
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1085-1091
Published Date: 6 April 2017

Risk of pneumonia with budesonide-containing treatments in COPD: an individual patient-level pooled analysis of interventional studies
Hollis S, Jorup C, Lythgoe D, Martensson G, Regnell P, Eckerwall G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1071-1084
Published Date: 5 April 2017

Pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD improves exercise time rather than exercise tolerance: effects and mechanisms
Miki K, Maekura R, Kitada S, Miki M, Yoshimura K, Yamamoto H, Kawabe T, Kagawa H, Oshitani Y, Satomi A, Nishida K, Sawa N, Inoue K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1061-1070
Published Date: 3 April 2017

Automated versus manual oxygen titration in COPD exacerbation: machine or hands, this is the question
Karaoren G, Goksu Tomruk S, Esquinas AM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1057-1060
Published Date: 3 April 2017

Mid-regional pro-adrenomedullin and copeptin to predict short-term prognosis of COPD exacerbations: a multicenter prospective blinded study
Dres M, Hausfater P, Foissac F, Bernard M, Joly LM, Sebbane M, Philippon AL, Gil-Jardiné C, Schmidt J, Maignan M, Treluyer JM, Roche N
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1047-1056
Published Date: 31 March 2017

Non-invasive ventilation with intelligent volume-assured pressure support versus pressure-controlled ventilation: effects on the respiratory event rate and sleep quality in COPD with chronic hypercapnia
Nilius G, Katamadze N, Domanski U, Schroeder M, Franke KJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1039-1045
Published Date: 30 March 2017

COPD is commonly underdiagnosed in patients with lung cancer: results from the RECOIL study (retrospective study of COPD infradiagnosis in lung cancer)
Parrón Collar D, Pazos Guerra M, Rodriguez P, Gotera C, Mahíllo-Fernández I, Peces-Barba G, Seijo LM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1033-1038
Published Date: 30 March 2017


Barriers and enablers of physical activity engagement for patients with COPD in primary care


Kosteli MC, Heneghan NR, Roskell C, Williams SE, Adab P, Dickens AP, Enocson A, Fitzmaurice DA, Jolly K, Jordan R, Greenfield S, Cumming J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1019-1031
Published Date: 28 March 2017

The recent advances of phenotypes in acute exacerbations of COPD
Zhou A, Zhou Z, Zhao Y, Chen P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1009-1018
Published Date: 27 March 2017

Cost-effectiveness analysis of umeclidinium/vilanterol for the management of patients with moderate to very severe COPD using an economic model
Wilson MR, Patel JG, Coleman A, McDade CL, Stanford RH, Earnshaw SR
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:997-1008
Published Date: 24 March 2017

Factors contributing to high-cost hospital care for patients with COPD
Mulpuru S, McKay J, Ronksley PE, Thavorn K, Kobewka DM, Forster AJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:989-995
Published Date: 24 March 2017

Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 is elevated in patients with COPD independent of metabolic and cardiovascular function
Waschki B, Watz H, Holz O, Magnussen H, Olejnicka B, Welte T, Rabe KF, Janciauskiene S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:981-987
Published Date: 22 March 2017

Measures of bronchodilator response of FEV1, FVC and SVC in a Swedish general population sample aged 50–64 years, the SCAPIS Pilot Study
Torén K, Bake B, Olin A-C, Engström G, Blomberg A, Vikgren J, Hedner J, Brandberg J, Persson HL, Sköld CM, Rosengren A, Bergström G, Janson C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:973-980
Published Date: 22 March 2017

Impact of a COPD comprehensive case management program on hospital length of stay and readmission rates
Alshabanat A, Otterstatter MC, Sin DD, Road J, Rempel C, Burns J, van Eeden SF, FitzGerald JM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:961-971
Published Date: 21 March 2017

Intratracheal transplantation of endothelial progenitor cells attenuates smoking-induced COPD in mice
Shi Z, Chen Y, Cao J, Zeng H, Yang Y, Chen P, Luo H, Peng H, Cai S, Guan C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:947-960
Published Date: 20 March 2017

Current asthma contributes as much as smoking to chronic bronchitis in middle age: a prospective population-based study [Corrigendum]
Dharmage SC, Perret JL, Burgess JA, Lodge CJ, Johns DP, Thomas PS, Giles GG, Hopper JL, Abramson MJ, Walters EH, Matheson MC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:945-946
Published Date: 20 March 2017

Greater dyspnea is associated with lower health-related quality of life among European patients with COPD
Gruenberger JB, Vietri J, Keininger DL, Mahler DA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:937-944
Published Date: 20 March 2017

Association between RTEL1 gene polymorphisms and COPD susceptibility in a Chinese Han population
Ding YP, Xu HP, Yao JJ, Xu DC, He P, Yi SY, Li QN, Liu YS, Wu CB, Tian ZJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:931-936
Published Date: 17 March 2017

A review of general pain measurement tools and instruments for consideration of use in COPD clinical practice
Johnson AM, Smith SMS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:923-929
Published Date: 17 March 2017

LABA/LAMA combinations versus LAMA monotherapy or LABA/ICS in COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Rodrigo GJ, Price D, Anzueto A, Singh D, Altman P, Bader G, Patalano F, Fogel R, Kostikas K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:907-922
Published Date: 17 March 2017

Clinical application value of impulse oscillometry in geriatric patients with COPD
Liu Z, Lin L, Liu X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:897-905
Published Date: 15 March 2017


Evidence of eosinophil extracellular trap cell death in COPD: does it represent the trigger that switches on the disease?


Uribe Echevarría L, Leimgruber C, García González J, Nevado A, Álvarez R, García LN, Quintar AA, Maldonado CA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:885-896
Published Date: 14 March 2017

Positive correlation of airway resistance and serum asymmetric dimethylarginine level in COPD patients with systemic markers of low-grade inflammation
Tajti G, Gesztelyi R, Pak K, Papp C, Keki S, Szilasi ME, Mikaczo A, Fodor A, Szilasi M, Zsuga J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:873-884
Published Date: 14 March 2017

Changes in the number of CD31−CD45−Sca-1+ cells and Shh signaling pathway involvement in the lungs of mice with emphysema and relevant effects of acute adenovirus infection
Deng MH, Li JH, Gan Y, Chen Y, Chen P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:861-872
Published Date: 14 March 2017

Health behaviors and their correlates among participants in the Continuing to Confront COPD International Patient Survey [Corrigendum]
Müllerová H, Landis SH, Aisanov Z, Davis KJ, Ichinose M, Mannino DM, Maskell J, Menezes AM, van der Molen T, Oh YM, Tabberer M, Han MK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:859-860
Published Date: 15 March 2017

Is cardiac autonomic modulation during upper limb isometric contraction and Valsalva maneuver impaired in COPD patients?
Goulart CL, Cabiddu R, Schneiders PB, Antunes San Martin E, Trimer R, Borghi-Silva A, da Silva ALG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:849-857
Published Date: 13 March 2017

Colds as predictors of the onset and severity of COPD exacerbations
Johnston NW, Olsson M, Edsbäcker S, Gerhardsson de Verdier M, Gustafson P, McCrae C, Coyle PV, McIvor RA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:839-848
Published Date: 10 March 2017

Does urinary peptide content differ between COPD patients with and without inherited alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?
Carleo A, Chorostowska-Wynimko J, Koeck T, Mischak H, Czajkowska-Malinowska M, Rozy A, Welte T, Janciauskiene S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:829-837
Published Date: 8 March 2017

Soluble common gamma chain exacerbates COPD progress through the regulation of inflammatory T cell response in mice
Lee B, Ko E, Lee J, Jo Y, Hwang H, Goh TS, Joo M, Hong C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:817-827
Published Date: 8 March 2017

The Barthel index-dyspnea a tool for respiratory rehabilitation: reply to the letter by Chuang [Letter of clarification]
Carone M, Vitacca M, Paneroni M, Baiardi P, Spanevello A, Bertolotti G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:813-815
Published Date: 8 March 2017

Mucoactive and antioxidant medicines for COPD: consensus of a group of Chinese pulmonary physicians
Yan X, Song Y, Shen C, Xu WB, Chen L, Zhang J, Liu H, Huang M, Lai G, Qian G, Wang J, Ye X, Zheng J, Bai C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:803-812
Published Date: 22 March 2017

Inhaled treatment of COPD: a Delphi consensus statement
Ninane V, Corhay JL, Germonpré P, Janssens W, Joos GF, Liistro G, Vincken W, Gurdain S, Vanvlasselaer E, Lehouck A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:793-801
Published Date: 6 March 2017

Seasonal variability in clinical care of COPD outpatients: results from the Andalusian COPD audit
López-Campos JL, Abad Arranz M, Calero-Acuña C, Romero-Valero F, Ayerbe-García R, Hidalgo-Molina A, Aguilar-Pérez-Grovas RI, García-Gil F, Casas-Maldonado F, Caballero-Ballesteros L, Sánchez-Palop M, Pérez-Tejero D, Segado Soriano A, Calvo-Bonachera J, Hernández-Sierra B, Doménech A, Arroyo-Varela M, González-Vargas F, Cruz-Rueda JJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:785-792
Published Date: 3 March 2017

Community-acquired pneumonia and survival of critically ill acute exacerbation of COPD patients in respiratory intensive care units
Takir HB, Esquinas AM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:783-784
Published Date: 2 March 2017

Transdiaphragmatic pressure and neural respiratory drive measured during inspiratory muscle training in stable patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Wu W, Zhang X, Lin L, Ou Y, Li X, Guan L, Guo B, Zhou L, Chen R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:773-781
Published Date: 2 March 2017

Decreased levels of irisin, a skeletal muscle cell-derived myokine, are related to emphysema associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Sugiyama Y, Asai K, Yamada K, Kureya Y, Ijiri N, Watanabe T, Kanazawa H, Hirata K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:765-772
Published Date: 2 March 2017

The effect of obesity on patients with mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: results from KNHANES 2010 to 2012
Park JH, Lee JK, Heo EY, Kim DK, Chung HS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:757-763
Published Date: 24 February 2017

Umeclidinium/vilanterol as step-up therapy from tiotropium in patients with moderate COPD: a randomized, parallel-group, 12-week study
Kerwin EM, Kalberg CJ, Galkin DV, Zhu C, Church A, Riley JH, Fahy WA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:745-755
Published Date: 24 February 2017

Impact of comorbid conditions in COPD patients on health care resource utilization and costs in a predominantly Medicare population
Schwab P, Dhamane AD, Hopson SD, Moretz C, Annavarapu S, Burslem K, Renda A, Kaila S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:735-744
Published Date: 23 February 2017

Occupational COPD and job exposure matrices: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sadhra S, Kurmi OP, Sadhra SS, Lam KB, Ayres JG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:725-734
Published Date: 22 February 2017

Effect of simvastatin on MMPs and TIMPs in cigarette smoke-induced rat COPD model
Sun J, Bao J, Shi Y, Zhang B, Yuan L, Li J, Zhang L, Sun M, Zhang L, Sun W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:717-724
Published Date: 22 February 2017

Repression of Toll-like receptor-4 by microRNA-149-3p is associated with smoking-related COPD
Shen W, Liu J, Zhao G, Fan M, Song G, Zhang Y, Weng Z, Zhang Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:705-715
Published Date: 22 February 2017

Heterogeneity of asthma–COPD overlap syndrome
Joo H, Han D, Lee JH, Rhee CK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:697-703
Published Date: 22 February 2017

The immediate effect of soft tissue manual therapy intervention on lung function in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cruz-Montecinos C, Godoy-Olave D, Contreras-Briceño FA, Gutiérrez P, Torres-Castro R, Miret-Venegas L, Engel RM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:691-696
Published Date: 21 February 2017

COPD symptom burden: impact on health care resource utilization, and work and activity impairment
Ding B, Small M, Bergström G, Holmgren U
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:677-689
Published Date: 21 February 2017

Sarcopenia correlates with systemic inflammation in COPD
Byun MK, Cho EN, Chang J, Ahn CM, Kim HJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:669-675
Published Date: 20 February 2017

Natural course of early COPD
Rhee CK, Kim K, Yoon HK, Kim JA, Kim SH, Lee SH, Park YB, Jung KS, Yoo KH, Hwang YI
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:663-668
Published Date: 20 February 2017

Chronic rhinosinusitis is associated with higher prevalence and severity of bronchiectasis in patients with COPD
Yang X, Xu YL, Jin JM, Li RM, Liu XF, Sun YC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:655-662
Published Date: 20 February 2017

Is exposure to biomass smoke really associated with COPD?
Das V, Nitin V, Salvi S, Kodgule R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:651-653
Published Date: 17 February 2017

Recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of cognitive and psychiatric disorders in patients with COPD
Ouellette DR, Lavoie KL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:639-650
Published Date: 16 February 2017

MiR-344b-1-3p targets TLR2 and negatively regulates TLR2 signaling pathway
Xu H, Wu Y, Li L, Yuan W, Zhang D, Yan Q, Guo Z, Huang W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:627-638
Published Date: 14 February 2017

Can we predict the prognosis of COPD with a routine blood test?
Xiong W, Xu M, Zhao YF, Wu XL, Pudasaini B, Liu JM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:615-625
Published Date: 13 February 2017

A Belgian survey on the diagnosis of asthma–COPD overlap syndrome
Cataldo D, Corhay JL, Derom E, Louis R, Marchand E, Michils A, Ninane V, Peché R, Pilette C, Vincken W, Janssens W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:601-613
Published Date: 13 February 2017

A cross-sectional survey of night-time symptoms and impact of sleep disturbance on symptoms and health status in patients with COPD
Ding B, Small M, Bergström G, Holmgren U
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:589-599
Published Date: 13 February 2017

Reduced nuclear translocation of serum response factor is associated with skeletal muscle atrophy in a cigarette smoke-induced mouse model of COPD
Ma R, Gong XF, Jiang H, Lin CY, Chen YQ, Xu XM, Zhang CT, Wang J, Lu WJ, Zhong NS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:581-587
Published Date: 20 February 2017

Incidence and long-term outcome of severe asthma–COPD overlap compared to asthma and COPD alone: a 35-year prospective study of 57,053 middle-aged adults
Baarnes CB, Andersen ZJ, Tjønneland A, Ulrik CS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:571-579
Published Date: 10 February 2017

Alpha-1 antitrypsin Pi*Z gene frequency and Pi*ZZ genotype numbers worldwide: an update
Blanco I, Bueno P, Diego I, Pérez-Holanda S, Casas-Maldonado F, Esquinas C, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:561-569
Published Date: 13 February 2017

Longitudinal changes in structural abnormalities using MDCT in COPD: do the CT measurements of airway wall thickness and small pulmonary vessels change in parallel with emphysematous progression?
Takayanagi S, Kawata N, Tada Y, Ikari J, Matsuura Y, Matsuoka S, Matsushita S, Yanagawa N, Kasahara Y, Tatsumi K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:551-560
Published Date: 13 February 2017

Airway gene expression of IL-1 pathway mediators predicts exacerbation risk in obstructive airway disease
Baines KJ, Fu JJ, McDonald VM, Gibson PG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:541-550
Published Date: 8 February 2017

A cross-sectional assessment of the burden of COPD symptoms in the US and Europe using the National Health and Wellness Survey
Ding B, DiBonaventura M, Karlsson N, Bergström G, Holmgren U
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:529-539
Published Date: 7 February 2017

Asthma–COPD overlap syndrome in the US: a prospective population-based analysis of patient-reported outcomes and health care utilization
Vaz Fragoso CA, Murphy TE, Agogo GO, Allore HG, McAvay GJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:517-527
Published Date: 3 February 2017

Impact of exacerbations on respiratory system impedance measured by a forced oscillation technique in COPD: a prospective observational study
Kamada T, Kaneko M, Tomioka H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:509-516
Published Date: 3 February 2017

Longitudinal changes in lung hyperinflation in COPD
Park J, Lee CH, Lee YJ, Park JS, Cho YJ, Lee JH, Lee CT, Yoon HI
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:501-508
Published Date: 3 February 2017

Health status and lung function in the Swedish alpha 1-antitrypsin deficient cohort, identified by neonatal screening, at the age of 37-40 years
Piitulainen E, Mostafavi B, Tanash HA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:495-500
Published Date: 2 February 2017

“Real-life” inhaled corticosteroid withdrawal in COPD: a subgroup analysis of DACCORD
Vogelmeier C, Worth H, Buhl R, Criée C, Lossi NS, Mailänder C, Kardos P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:487-494
Published Date: 1 February 2017

Long-acting bronchodilators with or without inhaled corticosteroids and 30-day readmission in patients hospitalized for COPD
Bishwakarma R, Zhang W, Kuo YF, Sharma G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:477-486
Published Date: 31 January 2017

Determining prognosis in acute exacerbation of COPD
Flattet Y, Garin N, Serratrice J, Perrier A, Stirnemann J, Carballo S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:467-475
Published Date: 31 January 2017

The pharmacological cost of COPD during Greek economic crisis
Stafyla E, Kerenidi T, Gerogianni I, Geitona M, Daniil Z, Gourgoulianis KI
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:461-466
Published Date: 31 January 2017

Ectopic fat accumulation in patients with COPD: an ECLIPSE substudy
Martin M, Almeras N, Després JP, Coxson HO, Washko GR, Vivodtzev I, Wouters EFM, Rutten E, Williams MC, Murchison JT, MacNee W, Sin DD, Maltais F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:451-460
Published Date: 31 January 2017

Lung and kidney: a dangerous liaison? A population-based cohort study in COPD patients in Italy
Fedeli U, De Giorgi A, Gennaro N, Ferroni E, Gallerani M, Mikhailidis DP, Manfredini R, Fabbian F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:443-450
Published Date: 27 January 2017

Risk factors for FEV1 decline in mild COPD and high-risk populations
Chen SJ, Wang CH, Li B, Shi GC, Li HP, Zhang J, Gu YT, Zhou J, Song YL, Bai CX
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:435-442
Published Date: 27 January 2017

Patterns and characterization of COPD exacerbations using real-time data collection
Ejiofor SI, Stolk J, Fernandez P, Stockley RA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:427-434
Published Date: 25 January 2017

Clinical audit of COPD in outpatient respiratory clinics in Spain: the EPOCONSUL study
Calle Rubio M, Alcazar-Navarrete B, Soriano JB, Soler-Cataluña JJ, Rodriguez González-Moro JM, Fuentes Ferrer ME, Lopez-Campos JL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:417-426
Published Date: 25 January 2017

“What are my chances of developing COPD if one of my parents has the disease?” A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence of co-occurrence of COPD diagnosis in parents and offspring
Li LSK, Paquet C, Johnston K, Williams MT
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:403-415
Published Date: 24 January 2017

Factors associated with plasma IL-33 levels in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Kim SW, Rhee CK, Kim KU, Lee SH, Hwang HG, Kim YI, Kim DK, Lee SD, Oh YM, Yoon HK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:395-402
Published Date: 21 January 2017

Coil therapy for patients with severe emphysema and bilateral incomplete fissures – effectiveness and complications after 1-year follow-up: a single-center experience

Kontogianni K, Gerovasili V, Gompelmann D, Schuhmann M, Hoffmann H, Heussel CP, Herth FJF, Eberhardt R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:383-394
Published Date: 23 January 2017

Comparative efficacy of long-acting β2-agonists as monotherapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a network meta-analysis
Donohue JF, Betts KA, Du EX, Altman P, Goyal P, Keininger DL, Gruenberger JB, Signorovitch JE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:367-381
Published Date: 19 January 2017

A randomized trial of once-daily fluticasone furoate/vilanterol or vilanterol versus placebo to determine effects on arterial stiffness in COPD
Bhatt SP, Dransfield MT, Cockcroft JR, Wang-Jairaj J, Midwinter DA, Rubin DB, Scott-Wilson CA, Crim C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:351-365
Published Date: 19 January 2017

Indacaterol/glycopyrronium versus salmeterol/fluticasone in Asian patients with COPD at a high risk of exacerbations: results from the FLAME study
Wedzicha JA, Zhong N, Ichinose M, Humphries M, Fogel R, Thach C, Patalano F, Banerji D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:339-349
Published Date: 19 January 2017

Prevalence of swallowing dysfunction screened in Swedish cohort of COPD patients
Gonzalez Lindh M, Blom Johansson M, Jennische M, Koyi H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:331-337
Published Date: 17 January 2017

The role of tuberculosis in COPD
Yakar HI, Gunen H, Pehlivan E, Aydogan S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:323-329
Published Date: 17 January 2017

Seasonality, risk factors and burden of community-acquired pneumonia in COPD patients: a population database study using linked health care records
Williams NP, Coombs NA, Johnson MJ, Josephs LK, Rigge LA, Staples KJ, Thomas M, Wilkinson TMA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:313-322
Published Date: 17 January 2017

The view of pulmonologists on palliative care for patients with COPD: a survey study
Duenk RG, Verhagen C, Dekhuijzen PNR, Vissers KCP, Engels Y, Heijdra Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:299-311
Published Date: 17 January 2017

Evaluation of carbon dioxide rebreathing during exercise assisted by noninvasive ventilation with plateau exhalation valve
Ou YE, Lin ZM, Hua DM, Jiang Y, Huo YT, Luo Q, Chen RC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:291-298
Published Date: 16 January 2017

Real-life data on antibiotic prescription and sputum culture diagnostics in acute exacerbations of COPD in primary care
Bathoorn E, Groenhof F, Hendrix R, van der Molen T, Sinha B, Kerstjens HA, Friedrich AW, Kocks JW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:285-290
Published Date: 13 January 2017

Predicting high risk of exacerbations in bronchiectasis: the E-FACED score
Martinez-Garcia MA, Athanazio RA, Girón R, Máiz-Carro L, de la Rosa D, Olveira C, de Gracia J, Vendrell M, Prados-Sánchez C, Gramblicka G, Corso Pereira M, Lundgren FL, Fernandes de Figuereido M, Arancibia F, Rached SZ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:275-284
Published Date: 18 January 2017

Deposition of insoluble elastin by pulmonary fibroblasts from patients with COPD is increased by treatment with versican siRNA
Wu L, Zhang J, Qu JM, Bai CX, Merrilees MJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:267-273
Published Date: 12 January 2017

Interactions between single nucleotide polymorphism of SERPINA1 gene and smoking in association with COPD: a case–control study
Deng XW, Yuan CH, Chang D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:259-265
Published Date: 11 January 2017

Respiratory muscle activity and patient–ventilator asynchrony during different settings of noninvasive ventilation in stable hypercapnic COPD: does high inspiratory pressure lead to respiratory muscle unloading?
Duiverman ML, Huberts AS, van Eykern LA, Bladder G, Wijkstra PJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:243-257
Published Date: 11 January 2017

Birmingham COPD Cohort: a cross-sectional analysis of the factors associated with the likelihood of being in paid employment among people with COPD
Rai KK, Jordan RE, Siebert WS, Sadhra SS, Fitzmaurice DA, Sitch AJ, Ayres JG, Adab P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:233-242
Published Date: 11 January 2017

Efficacy and safety of indacaterol/glycopyrronium in Japanese patients with COPD: a subgroup analysis from the SHINE study [Corrigendum]
Hashimoto S, Ikeuchi H, Murata S, Kitawaki T, Ikeda K, Banerji D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:231-232
Published Date: 10 January 2017
Comparison of the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients requiring hospital admission to treat eosinophilic and neutrophilic exacerbations of COPD [Corrigendum]
Kang HS, Rhee CK, Kim SK, Kim JW, Lee SH, Yoon HK, Ahn JH, Kim YH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:229-230
Published Date: 11 January 2017

Comparative analysis of budesonide/formoterol and fluticasone/salmeterol combinations in COPD patients: findings from a real-world analysis in an Italian setting [Corrigendum]
Perrone V, Sangiorgi D, Buda S, Degli Esposti L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:227-228
Published Date: 10 January 2017

Global scientific collaboration in COPD research
Su YB, Long C, Yu Q, Zhang J, Wu D, Duan ZG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:215-225
Published Date: 6 January 2017

Inverse relationship between nonadherence to original GOLD treatment guidelines and exacerbations of COPD
Foda HD, Brehm A, Goldsteen K, Edelman NH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:209-214
Published Date: 6 January 2017

Serum CCL-18 level is a risk factor for COPD exacerbations requiring hospitalization
Dilektasli AG, Demirdogen Cetinoglu E, Uzaslan E, Budak F, Coskun F, Ursavas A, Ercan I, Ege E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:199-208
Published Date: 5 January 2017

Burn injury during long-term oxygen therapy in Denmark and Sweden: the potential role of smoking
Tanash HA, Ringbaek T, Huss F, Ekström M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:193-197
Published Date: 5 January 2017

The need for greater opioid pharmacovigilance in COPD
Vozoris NT
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:189-192
Published Date: 6 January 2017

Flexible bronchoscopy with moderate sedation in COPD: a case–control study
Grendelmeier P, Tamm M, Jahn K, Pflimlin E, Stolz D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:177-187
Published Date: 4 January 2017

Increased brachial intima-media thickness is associated with circulating levels of asymmetric dimethylarginine in patients with COPD
Urban MH, Eickhoff P, Funk GC, Burghuber OC, Wolzt M, Valipour A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:169-176
Published Date: 4 January 2017

Dual bronchodilation in COPD: lung function and patient-reported outcomes – a review
Price D, Østrem A, Thomas M, Welte T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:141-168
Published Date: 30 December 2016

Spotlight on fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol in COPD: design, development, and potential place in therapy
Lal C, Strange C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:135-140
Published Date: 30 December 2016

Barriers and facilitators influencing self-management among COPD patients: a mixed methods exploration in primary and affiliated specialist care
Hillebregt CF, Vlonk AJ, Bruijnzeels MA, van Schayck OCP, Chavannes NH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:123-133
Published Date: 23 December 2016

Association between adherence to medications for COPD and medications for other chronic conditions in COPD patients
Dhamane AD, Schwab P, Hopson S, Moretz C, Annavarapu S, Burslem K, Renda A, Kaila S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:115-122
Published Date: 22 December 2016


Psychometric properties of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly in Chinese patients with COPD


Tao YX, Wang L, Dong XY, Zheng H, Zheng YS, Tang XY, Zhao Y, Zhang Q
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:105-114
Published Date: 22 December 2016

Gender differences in partners of patients with COPD and their perceptions about the patients
Nakken N, Janssen DJA, van Vliet M, de Vries GJ, Clappers-Gielen GAL, Michels AJ, Muris JWM, Vercoulen JH, Wouters EFM, Spruit MA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:95-104
Published Date: 23 December 2016

Network pharmacology-based identification of key pharmacological pathways of Yin–Huang–Qing–Fei capsule acting on chronic bronchitis
Yu GH, Zhang YQ, Ren WQ, Dong L, Li JF, Geng Y, Zhang Y, Li DF, Xu HY, Yang HJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:85-94
Published Date: 22 December 2016

Initiation of triple therapy maintenance treatment among patients with COPD in the US
Simeone JC, Luthra R, Kaila S, Pan X, Bhagnani TD, Liu J, Wilcox TK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:73-83
Published Date: 22 December 2016

The use of multiple respiratory inhalers requiring different inhalation techniques has an adverse effect on COPD outcomes
Bosnic-Anticevich S, Chrystyn H, Costello RW, Dolovich MB, Fletcher MJ, Lavorini F, Rodríguez-Roisin R, Ryan D, Wan Yau Ming S, Price DB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:59-71
Published Date: 21 December 2016


Psychometric properties of the Anxiety Inventory for Respiratory Disease in patients with COPD in China


Dong X, Wang L, Tao Y, Suo X, Li Y, Liu F, Zhao Y, Zhang Q
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:49-58
Published Date: 20 December 2016

Gender differences in the T-cell profiles of the airways in COPD patients associated with clinical phenotypes
Forsslund H, Yang M, Mikko M, Karimi R, Nyrén S, Engvall B, Grunewald J, Merikallio H, Kaarteenaho R, Wahlström J, Wheelock ÅM, Sköld CM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:35-48
Published Date: 20 December 2016

Trend of cost and utilization of COPD medication in Korea
Lee J, Lee JH, Kim J, Rhee CK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:27-33
Published Date: 19 December 2016

Early efficacy of budesonide/formoterol in patients with moderate-to-very-severe COPD
Calverley PM, Eriksson G, Jenkins CR, Anzueto AR, Make BJ, Persson A, Fagerås M, Postma DS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:13-25
Published Date: 19 December 2016

Domain-specific cognitive impairment in patients with COPD and control subjects
Cleutjens FAHM, Franssen FME, Spruit MA, Vanfleteren LEGW, Gijsen C, Dijkstra JB, Ponds RWHM, Wouters EFM, Janssen DJA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2017, 12:1-11
Published Date: 19 December 2016