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Archive: Volume 13, 2018

Post-discharge extended care contributes to the disease control of patients with COPD: a Chinese study
Li M, Hu R, Liu X, Tao S, Rong B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:4005-4013
Published Date: 14 December 2018


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


Hansen EF, Hove JD, Sandau Bech C, Stæhr Jensen JU, Kallemose T, Vestbo J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3997-4003
Published Date: 14 December 2018

Heterogeneity in the respiratory symptoms of patients with mild-to-moderate COPD
Johnson KM, Safari A, Tan WC, Bourbeau J, FitzGerald JM, Sadatsafavi M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3983-3995
Published Date: 13 December 2018

Triple therapy (ICS/LABA/LAMA) in COPD: time for a reappraisal
Vanfleteren L, Fabbri LM, Papi A, Petruzzelli S, Celli B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3971-3981
Published Date: 12 December 2018

Reassessing the BODE score as a criterion for listing COPD patients for lung transplantation
Pirard L, Marchand E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3963-3970
Published Date: 10 December 2018

New evaluation of trunk movement and balance during walking in COPD patients by a triaxial accelerometer
Terui Y, Iwakura M, Suto E, Kawagoshi A, Sugawara K, Takahashi H, Hasegawa K, Uemura S, Satake M, Shioya T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3957-3962
Published Date: 7 December 2018

Clinical characteristics and outcomes in Japanese patients with COPD according to the 2017 GOLD classification: the Ishinomaki COPD Network Registry
Kobayashi S, Hanagama M, Ishida M, Sato H, Ono M, Yamanda S, Yamada M, Aizawa H, Yanai M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3947-3955
Published Date: 6 December 2018

Physiological predictors Of peak inspiRatory flow using Observed lung function resultS (POROS): evaluation at discharge among patients hospitalized for a COPD exacerbation
Price DB, Yang S, Wan Yau Ming S, Hardjojo A, Cabrera C, Papaioannou AI, Loukides S, Kritikos V, Bosnic-Anticevich SZ, Carter V, Dorinsky PM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3937-3946
Published Date: 13 December 2018


Indacaterol acetate/mometasone furoate provides sustained improvements in lung function compared with salmeterol xinafoate/fluticasone propionate in patients with moderate-to-very-severe COPD: results from a Phase II randomized, double-blind 12-week study
Beeh KM, Kirsten AM, Tanase AM, Richard A, Cao W, Hederer B, Beier J, Kornmann O, van Zyl-Smit RN
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3923-3936
Published Date: 6 December 2018

Preliminary study: comparative effects of lung volume therapy between slow and fast deep-breathing techniques on pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, oxidative stress, cytokines, 6-minute walking distance, and quality of life in persons with COPD
Leelarungrayub J, Puntumetakul R, Sriboonreung T, Pothasak Y, Klaphajone J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3909-3921
Published Date: 5 December 2018

Characteristics of 2017 GOLD COPD group A: a multicenter cross-sectional CAP study in Japan
Oishi K, Hirano T, Hamada K, Uehara S, Suetake R, Yamaji Y, Ito K, Asami-Noyama M, Edakuni N, Matsunaga K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3901-3907
Published Date: 5 December 2018
What is the impact of GOLD 2017 recommendations in primary care? – a descriptive study of patient classifications, treatment burden and costs [Erratum]
Gayle A, Dickinson S, Morris K, Poole C, Mathioudakis AG, Vestbo J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3899-3900
Published Date: 5 December 2018

Nasal high-flow in acute hypercapnic exacerbation of COPD
Bräunlich J, Wirtz H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3895-3897
Published Date: 30 November 2018

The Manchester Respiratory-related Sleep Symptoms scale for patients with COPD: development and validation
Khan N, Vestbo J, Garrow A, Karur P, Kolsum U, Tyson S, Singh D, Yorke J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3885-3894
Published Date: 29 November 2018

The usefulness of soluble receptor for advanced glycation end-products in the identification of COPD frequent exacerbator phenotype
Miłkowska-Dymanowska J, Białas AJ, Szewczyk K, Kurmanowska Z, Górski P, Piotrowski WJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3879-3884
Published Date: 29 November 2018

Cost-effectiveness of twice-daily indacaterol/glycopyrrolate inhalation powder for the treatment of moderate to severe COPD in the US
Rajagopalan K, Bloudek L, Marvel J, Dembek C, Kavati A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3867-3877
Published Date: 28 November 2018

Influence of comorbid heart disease on dyspnea and health status in patients with COPD – a cohort study
Giezeman M, Hasselgren M, Lisspers K, Ställberg B, Montgomery S, Janson C, Sundh J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3857-3865
Published Date: 28 November 2018


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


Nagatani Y, Hashimoto M, Nitta N, Oshio Y, Yamashiro T, Sato S, Tsukagoshi S, Moriya H, Kimoto T, Igarashi T, Ushio N, Sonoda A, Otani H, Hanaoka J, Murata K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3845-3856
Published Date: 27 November 2018

Evaluating the impact of morning symptoms in COPD using the Capacity of Daily Living during the Morning (CDLM) questionnaire
Núñez A, Esquinas C, Barrecheguren M, Calle M, Casamor R, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3837-3844
Published Date: 26 November 2018

Digitalizing multidisciplinary pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD with a smartphone application: an international observational pilot study
Rassouli F, Boutellier D, Duss J, Huber S, Brutsche MH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3831-3836
Published Date: 23 November 2018

Long-term macrolide treatment for the prevention of acute exacerbations in COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Cui Y, Luo L, Li C, Chen P, Chen Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3813-3829
Published Date: 22 November 2018

Impact of chemotherapy in the prognosis of non-small-cell lung cancer patients with severe to very severe COPD
Dong W, Du Y, Ma S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3805-3812
Published Date: 21 November 2018

Correlation of serum levels of HIF-1α and IL-19 with the disease progression of COPD: a retrospective study
Rong B, Liu Y, Li M, Fu T, Gao W, Liu H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3791-3803
Published Date: 21 November 2018

miR-190a-5p participates in the regulation of hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension by targeting KLF15 and can serve as a biomarker of diagnosis and prognosis in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complicated with pulmonary hypertension
Jiang J, Xia Y, Liang Y, Yang M, Zeng W, Zeng X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3777-3790
Published Date: 20 November 2018

Impact of COPD on prognosis of lung cancer: from a perspective on disease heterogeneity
Wang W, Dou S, Dong W, Xie M, Cui L, Zheng C, Xiao W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3767-3776
Published Date: 20 November 2018

Enhancing our understanding of the time course of acute exacerbations of COPD managed on an outpatient basis
Oliveira A, Afreixo V, Marques A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3759-3766
Published Date: 20 November 2018

Role of microparticles derived from monocytes, endothelial cells and platelets in the exacerbation of COPD
Tőkés-Füzesi M, Ruzsics I, Rideg O, Kustán P, Kovács GL, Molnár T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3749-3757
Published Date: 15 November 2018

Identification of novel candidate genes involved in the progression of emphysema by bioinformatic methods
Hu WP, Zeng YY, Zuo YH, Zhang J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3733-3747
Published Date: 14 November 2018

Validation of clinical control in COPD as a new tool for optimizing treatment
Soler-Cataluña JJ, Marzo M, Catalán P, Miralles C, Alcazar B, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3719-3731
Published Date: 14 November 2018

Mitochondrial functioning abnormalities observed in blood platelets of chronic smoke-exposed guinea pigs – a pilot study
Białas AJ, Siewiera K, Watała C, Rybicka A, Grobelski B, Kośmider L, Kurek J, Miłkowska-Dymanowska J, Piotrowski WJ, Górski P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3707-3717
Published Date: 9 November 2018

The association of elevated circulating endocan levels with lung function decline in COPD patients
Dai L, He J, Chen J, Wang T, Liu L, Shen Y, Chen L, Wen F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3699-3706
Published Date: 9 November 2018

Lung function and CT lung densitometry in 37- to 39-year-old individuals with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Mostafavi B, Diaz S, Piitulainen E, Stoel BC, Wollmer P, Tanash HA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3689-3698
Published Date: 8 November 2018

Effects of a COPD self-management support intervention: a randomized controlled trial
Bringsvor HB, Langeland E, Oftedal BF, Skaug K, Assmus J, Bentsen SB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3677-3688
Published Date: 8 November 2018

Blood eosinophils: a biomarker of COPD exacerbation reduction with inhaled corticosteroids
Siddiqui SH, Pavord ID, Barnes NC, Guasconi A, Lettis S, Pascoe S, Petruzzelli S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3669-3676
Published Date: 6 November 2018

Sputum Moraxella catarrhalis strains exhibit diversity within and between COPD subjects
George LM, Haigh RD, Mistry V, Haldar K, Barer MR, Oggioni MR, Brightling CE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3663-3667
Published Date: 8 November 2018

Defining the role of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in COPD: a systematic literature review
Pascual-González Y, López-Sánchez M, Dorca J, Santos S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3651-3662
Published Date: 5 November 2018

Endobronchial coil treatment in severe emphysema patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Perotin JM, Leroy S, Marquette CH, Mal H, Dutau H, Bourdin A, Vergnon JM, Pison C, Barbe C, Deslee G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3645-3649
Published Date: 5 November 2018

Nasal high flow, but not supplemental O2, reduces peripheral vascular sympathetic activity during sleep in COPD patients
Fricke K, Schneider H, Biselli P, Hansel NN, Zhang ZG, Sowho MO, Grote L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3635-3643
Published Date: 2 November 2018

Improvement in hypercapnia does not predict survival in COPD patients on chronic noninvasive ventilation
Raveling T, Bladder G, Vonk JM, Nieuwenhuis JA, Verdonk-Struik FM, Wijkstra PJ, Duiverman ML
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3625-3634
Published Date: 1 November 2018

Cholinergic mechanisms in an organic dust model simulating an acute exacerbation in patients with COPD
Palmberg L, Sundblad B, Ji J, Karén J, Larsson K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3611-3624
Published Date: 1 November 2018

Exercise capacity in COPD patients with exercise-induced pulmonary hypertension
Skjørten I, Hilde JM, Melsom MN, Hisdal J, Hansteen V, Steine K, Humerfelt S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3599-3610
Published Date: 31 October 2018

The impact of dual bronchodilation on cardiovascular serious adverse events and mortality in COPD: a quantitative synthesis [Corrigendum]
Rogliani P, Matera MG, Ora J, Cazzola M, Calzetta L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3597-3598
Published Date: 31 October 2018

Blood eosinophil count as a prognostic biomarker in COPD
Oh YM, Lee KS, Hong Y, Hwang SC, Kim JY, Kim DK, Yoo KH, Lee JH, Kim TH, Lim SY, Rhee CK, Yoon HK, Lee SY, Park YB, Jung JH, Kim WJ, Lee SD, Park JH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3589-3596
Published Date: 31 October 2018

Tiotropium/olodaterol versus tiotropium in Japanese patients with COPD: results from the DYNAGITO study [Corrigendum]
Ichinose M, Nishimura M, Akimoto M, Kurotori Y, Zhao Y, de la Hoz A, Mishima M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3587-3588
Published Date: 30 October 2018

Interventions to increase referral and uptake to pulmonary rehabilitation in people with COPD: a systematic review
Early F, Wellwood I, Kuhn I, Deaton C, Fuld J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3571-3586
Published Date: 29 October 2018


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


Mouronte-Roibás C, Fernández-Villar A, Ruano-Raviña A, Ramos-Hernández C, Tilve-Gómez A, Rodríguez-Fernández P, Caldera Díaz AC, Vázquez-Noguerol MG, Fernández-García S, Leiro-Fernández V
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3563-3570
Published Date: 29 October 2018

Outcomes for symptomatic non-obstructed individuals and individuals with mild (GOLD stage 1) COPD in a population based cohort
Perez-Padilla R, Wehrmeister FC, Montes de Oca M, Lopez MV, Jardim JR, Muiño A, Valdivia G, Menezes AMB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3549-3561
Published Date: 26 October 2018

The dose of inhaled corticosteroids in patients with COPD: when less is better
Izquierdo JL, Cosio BG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3539-3547
Published Date: 25 October 2018

Exercise performance and symptoms in lowlanders with COPD ascending to moderate altitude: randomized trial
Furian M, Flueck D, Latshang TD, Scheiwiller PM, Segitz SD, Mueller-Mottet S, Murer C, Steiner A, Ulrich S, Rothe T, Kohler M, Bloch KE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3529-3538
Published Date: 26 October 2018



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


Osadnik CR, Loeckx M, Louvaris Z, Demeyer H, Langer D, Rodrigues FM, Janssens W, Vogiatzis I, Troosters T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3515-3527
Published Date: 24 October 2018

Bronchodilator responsiveness or reversibility in asthma and COPD – a need for clarity
Barjaktarevic I, Kaner R, Buhr RG, Cooper CB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3511-3513
Published Date: 23 October 2018

Inhaled corticosteroids might not increase the risk of pneumonia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Japan
Hirano R, Fujita M, Matsumoto T, On R, Watanabe K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3503-3509
Published Date: 23 October 2018

Increased vulnerability of COPD patient groups to urban climate in view of global warming
Hoffmann C, Hanisch M, Heinsohn JB, Dostal V, Jehn M, Liebers U, Pankow W, Donaldson GC, Witt C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3493-3501
Published Date: 23 October 2018

What is the impact of GOLD 2017 recommendations in primary care? – a descriptive study of patient classifications, treatment burden and costs
Gayle A, Dickinson S, Morris K, Poole C, Mathioudakis AG, Vestbo J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3485-3492
Published Date: 23 October 2018

Clinical impacts of the classification by 2017 GOLD guideline comparing previous ones on outcomes of COPD in real-world cohorts
Song JH, Lee CH, Um SJ, Park YB, Yoo KH, Jung KS, Lee S, Oh YM, Lee JH, Kim EK, Kim DK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3473-3484
Published Date: 23 October 2018

Understanding low COPD exacerbation rates in Japan: a review and comparison with other countries
Ishii T, Nishimura M, Akimoto A, James MH, Jones P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3459-3471
Published Date: 26 October 2018

Intra- and inter-rater reproducibility of the 6-minute walk test and the 30-second sit-to-stand test in patients with severe and very severe COPD
Hansen H, Beyer N, Frølich A, Godtfredsen N, Bieler T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3447-3457
Published Date: 18 October 2018

Is COPD associated with periodontal disease? A population-based study in Spain
Lopez-de-Andrés A, Vazquez-Vazquez L, Martinez-Huedo MA, Hernández-Barrera V, Jimenez-Trujillo I, Tapias-Ledesma MA, de Miguel-Diez J, Jiménez-Garcia R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3435-3445
Published Date: 18 October 2018


Validation of the GOLD 2017 and new 16 subgroups (1A–4D) classifications in predicting exacerbation and mortality in COPD patients
Han MZ, Hsiue TR, Tsai SH, Huang TH, Liao XM, Chen CZ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3425-3433
Published Date: 18 October 2018


Toward effective prescription of inhaled corticosteroids in chronic airway disease
Diamant Z, Brusselle G, Russell RE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3419-3424
Published Date: 18 October 2018

Decreased serum club cell secretory protein in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap: a pilot study
Oh JY, Lee YS, Min KH, Hur GY, Lee SY, Kang KH, Rhee CK, Park SJ, Shim JJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3411-3417
Published Date: 18 October 2018

Safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of single and repeat ascending doses of CHF6001, a novel inhaled phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor: two randomized trials in healthy volunteers
Mariotti F, Govoni M, Lucci G, Santoro D, Nandeuil MA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3399-3410
Published Date: 18 October 2018

Predictors of mortality in patients with COPD after 9 years
Prudente R, Franco EAT, Mesquita CB, Ferrari R, de Godoy I, Tanni SE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3389-3398
Published Date: 17 October 2018

Difference in systemic inflammation and predictors of acute exacerbation between smoking-associated COPD and tuberculosis-associated COPD
Oh JY, Lee YS, Min KH, Hur GY, Lee SY, Kang KH, Rhee CK, Park SJ, Shim JJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3381-3387
Published Date: 18 October 2018

How whole-body vibration can help our COPD patients. Physiological changes at different vibration frequencies
Pleguezuelos E, Casarramona P, Guirao L, Samitier B, Ortega P, Vila X, Del Carmen A, Ovejero L, Moreno E, Serra N, Gomís M, Garnacho-Castaño MV, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3373-3380
Published Date: 18 October 2018

Serum endocan levels in patients with stable COPD
Pihtili A, Bingol Z, Kiyan E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3367-3372
Published Date: 15 October 2018

The impact of pulmonary rehabilitation on severe physical inactivity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot study
Thyregod M, Løkke A, Bodtger U
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3359-3365
Published Date: 12 October 2018

Factors contributing to hospitalization costs for patients with COPD in China: a retrospective analysis of medical record data
Li M, Wang FY, Chen R, Liang Z, Zhou Y, Yang Y, Chen S, Ung COL, Hu H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3349-3357
Published Date: 12 October 2018

Role of inflammatory cells in airway remodeling in COPD
Wang Y, Xu J, Meng Y, Adcock IM, Yao X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3341-3348
Published Date: 12 October 2018

Ectopic adiposity and cardiometabolic health in COPD
Coats V, Després JP, Alméras N, Martin M, Sin DD, Rabasa-Lhoret R, Larose E, Tan WC, Bourbeau J, Maltais F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3331-3340
Published Date: 15 October 2018

Validation of lung density indices by cardiac CT for quantification of lung emphysema
Ronit A, Kristensen T, Çolak Y, Kühl JT, Kalhauge A, Lange P, Nordestgaard BG, Vestbo J, Nielsen SD, Kofoed KF
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3321-3330
Published Date: 11 October 2018

The impact on health status in short- and long-terms of a novel and non-orthodox real-world COPD rehabilitation effort in rural India: an appraisal
Bhattacharyya P, Ghosh R, Saha D, Chakraborty B, Bhattacharyya P, Sarma M, Mazumdar S, Chatterjee K, Chowdhury A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3313-3319
Published Date: 15 October 2018

Prevalence of malnutrition in COPD and its relationship with the parameters related to disease severity
Mete B, Pehlivan E, Gülbaş G, Günen H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3307-3312
Published Date: 11 October 2018

A systematic diagnostic evaluation combined with an internet-based self-management support system for patients with asthma or COPD
van Buul AR, Wildschut TS, Bonten TN, Kasteleyn MJ, Slats AM, Chavannes NH, Taube C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3297-3306
Published Date: 12 October 2018

Forced oscillation technique for early detection of the effects of smoking and COPD: contribution of fractional-order modeling
Ribeiro CO, Faria ACD, Lopes AJ, de Melo PL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3281-3295
Published Date: 11 October 2018

Gender difference on the knowledge, attitude, and practice of COPD diagnosis and treatment: a national, multicenter, cross-sectional survey in China
Jia G, Lu M, Wu R, Chen Y, Yao W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3269-3280
Published Date: 10 October 2018

Validation of ACCESS: an automated tool to support self-management of COPD exacerbations
Boer LM, van der Heijden M, van Kuijk NME, Lucas PJF, Vercoulen JH, Assendelft WJJ, Bischoff EW, Schermer TR
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3255-3267
Published Date: 10 October 2018

Whole-body vibration training – better care for COPD patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Zhou J, Pang L, Chen N, Wang Z, Wang C, Hai Y, Lyu M, Lai H, Lin F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3243-3254
Published Date: 10 October 2018


Which GOLD B patients progress to GOLD D with the new classification?
Choi HS, Na JO, Lee JD, Shin KC, Rhee CK, Hwang YI, Lim SY, Yoo KH, Jung KS, Park YB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3233-3241
Published Date: 12 October 2018

Comparative efficacy of inhaled medications (ICS/LABA, LAMA, LAMA/LABA and SAMA) for COPD: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Abdul Aziz MI, Tan LE, Wu DB, Pearce F, Chua GSW, Lin L, Tan PT, Ng K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3203-3231
Published Date: 9 October 2018

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) signaling ameliorates dysfunctional immunity in COPD patients
Huang J, Yi H, Zhao C, Zhang Y, Zhu L, Liu B, He P, Zhou M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3191-3202
Published Date: 9 October 2018

Differential expression of RNA-binding proteins in bronchial epithelium of stable COPD patients
Ricciardi L, Dal Col J, Casolari P, Memoli D, Conti V, Vatrella A, Vonakis BM, Papi A, Caramori G, Stellato C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3173-3190
Published Date: 12 October 2018

Autophagy, selective autophagy, and necroptosis in COPD
Mizumura K, Maruoka S, Shimizu T, Gon Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3165-3172
Published Date: 9 October 2018

Increased serum levels of S100A1, ZAG, and adiponectin in cachectic patients with COPD
Mokari-Yamchi A, Sharifi A, Kheirouri S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3157-3163
Published Date: 8 October 2018

COPD assessment test and FEV1: do they predict oxygen uptake in COPD?
Carvalho-Jr LCS, Trimer R, Arêas GPT, Caruso FCR, Zangrando KTL, Jürgensen SP, Bonjorno Jr JC, Oliveira CR, Cabiddu R, Mendes RG, Borghi-Silva A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3149-3156
Published Date: 8 October 2018

Effects of a single long-acting muscarinic antagonist agent and a long-acting muscarinic antagonist/long-acting β2-adrenoceptor agonist combination on lung function and symptoms in untreated COPD patients in Japan
Yamada H, Hida N, Hizawa N
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3141-3147
Published Date: 8 October 2018

Utility of ultrasound assessment of diaphragmatic function before and after pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients
Crimi C, Heffler E, Augelletti T, Campisi R, Noto A, Vancheri C, Crimi N
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3131-3139
Published Date: 8 October 2018

LABA/LAMA fixed-dose combinations in patients with COPD: a systematic review
Rogliani P, Calzetta L, Braido F, Cazzola M, Clini E, Pelaia G, Rossi A, Scichilone N, Di Marco F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3115-3130
Published Date: 4 October 2018

Effects of YuPingFeng granules on acute exacerbations of COPD: a randomized, placebo-controlled study
Ma JF, Zheng JP, Zhong NS, Bai CX, Wang HY, Du J, Li FL, Chen YW, Shi Z, Li X, Chen PY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3107-3114
Published Date: 4 October 2018

Enlightening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease through patients’ and caregivers’ narratives
Gatti V, Banfi P, Centanni S, D'Antonio S, Giustini S, Piraino A, Zibellini M, Marini MG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3095-3105
Published Date: 5 October 2018

Use of medicines and health services for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among a cohort of Australians over 50 years
Lim R, Kerr M, Roughead EE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3085-3093
Published Date: 4 October 2018

Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection increases the readmission rate of COPD patients
Choi J, Oh JY, Lee YS, Hur GY, Lee SY, Shim JJ, Kang KH, Min KH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3077-3083
Published Date: 2 October 2018

Eosinophil counts in first COPD hospitalizations: a 1-year cost analysis in Quebec, Canada
Poder TG, Carrier N, Bélanger M, Couillard S, Courteau J, Larivée P, Vanasse A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3065-3076
Published Date: 8 October 2018

Validity of ICD9-CM codes to diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from National Health Insurance claim data in Taiwan
Ho TW, Ruan SY, Huang CT, Tsai YJ, Lai F, Yu CJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3055-3063
Published Date: 2 October 2018

Eosinophil counts in first COPD hospitalizations: a comparison of health service utilization
Bélanger M, Couillard S, Courteau J, Larivée P, Poder TG, Carrier N, Girard K, Vézina FA, Vanasse A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3045-3054
Published Date: 1 October 2018

Significances of spirometry and impulse oscillometry for detecting small airway disorders assessed with endobronchial optical coherence tomography in COPD
Su ZQ, Guan WJ, Li SY, Ding M, Chen Y, Jiang M, Chen XB, Zhong CH, Tang CL, Zhong NS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3031-3044
Published Date: 1 October 2018

Women manifest more severe COPD symptoms across the life course
DeMeo DL, Ramagopalan S, Kavati A, Vegesna A, Han MK, Yadao A, Wilcox TK, Make BJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3021-3029
Published Date: 1 October 2018

Comparison of the clinical characteristics and comprehensive assessments of the 2011 and 2017 GOLD classifications for patients with COPD in China
Hu YH, Liang ZY, Xu LM, Xu WH, Liao H, Li R, Wang K, Xu Y, Ou CQ, Chen X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3011-3019
Published Date: 28 September 2018

Current appraisal of single inhaler triple therapy in COPD
Lipworth B, Kuo CRW, Jabbal S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:3003-3009
Published Date: 28 September 2018

Longitudinal stability of blood eosinophil count strata in the COPD COSYCONET cohort
Greulich T, Mager S, Lucke T, Koczulla AR, Bals R, Fähndrich S, Jörres RA, Alter P, Kirsten A, Vogelmeier CF, Watz H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2999-3002
Published Date: 28 September 2018

1H-NMR-based metabolic profiling of healthy individuals and high-resolution CT-classified phenotypes of COPD with treatment of tiotropium bromide
Tan LC, Yang WJ, Fu WP, Su P, Shu JK, Dai LM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2985-2997
Published Date: 27 September 2018

Improved lung function and patient-reported outcomes with co-suspension delivery technology glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate metered dose inhaler in COPD: a randomized Phase III study conducted in Asia, Europe, and the USA
Lipworth BJ, Collier DJ, Gon Y, Zhong NS, Nishi K, Chen R, Arora S, Maes A, Siddiqui S, Reisner C, Martin UJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2969-2984
Published Date: 26 September 2018


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


Chalela R, Gallart L, Pascual-Guardia S, Sancho-Muñoz A, Gea J, Orozco-Levi M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2961-2967
Published Date: 26 September 2018

The impact of 2011 and 2017 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (GOLD) guidelines on allocation and pharmacological management of patients with COPD in Taiwan: Taiwan Obstructive Lung Disease (TOLD) study
Hsieh MJ, Huang SY, Yang TM, Tao CW, Cheng SL, Lee CH, Kuo PH, Wu YK, Chen NH, Hsu WH, Hsu JY, Lin MS, Wang CC, Wei YF, Tsai YH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2949-2959
Published Date: 25 September 2018

A comparative analysis of errors in inhaler technique among COPD versus asthma patients
Ocakli B, Ozmen I, Acartürk Tunçay E, Gungor S, Altinoz H, Adiguzel N, Sak ZA, Gungor G, Karakurt Z, Arbak P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2941-2947
Published Date: 24 September 2018

The role of plasma N-terminal brain natriuretic pro-peptide in diagnosing elderly patients with acute exacerbation of COPD concurrent with left heart failure
Guo X, Nie H, Chen Q, Chen S, Deng N, Li R, Ding X, Hu S, Wang A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2931-2940
Published Date: 21 September 2018


Effect of background long-acting beta2-agonist therapy on the efficacy and safety of a novel, nebulized glycopyrrolate in subjects with moderate-to-very-severe COPD
Kerwin EM, Tosiello R, Price B, Sanjar S, Goodin T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2917-2929
Published Date: 19 September 2018

Proton pump inhibitors use is associated with a lower risk of acute exacerbation and mortality in patients with coexistent COPD and GERD
Su VY, Liao HF, Perng DW, Chou YC, Hsu CC, Chou CL, Chang YL, Yen JC, Chen TJ, Chou TC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2907-2915
Published Date: 19 September 2018

The association between COPD and outcomes of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease
Lai CC, Wu CH, Wang YH, Wang CY, Wu VC, Chen L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2899-2905
Published Date: 17 September 2018

Comparison of fluticasone propionate and budesonide on COPD macrophage and neutrophil function
Belchamber KBR, Thomas CMR, Dunne AE, Barnes PJ, Donnelly LE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2883-2897
Published Date: 17 September 2018

Sociodemographic and clinical factors affecting the quality of life of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Rosińczuk J, Przyszlak M, Uchmanowicz I
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2869-2882
Published Date: 12 September 2018

Health characteristics of patients with asthma, COPD and asthma–COPD overlap in the NHANES database
Llanos JP, Ortega H, Germain G, Duh MS, Lafeuille MH, Tiggelaar S, Bell CF, Hahn B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2859-2868
Published Date: 12 September 2018

The role of CAT in evaluating the response to treatment of patients with AECOPD
Zhou A, Zhou Z, Peng Y, Zhao YY, Duan J, Chen P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2849-2858
Published Date: 11 September 2018


Instability of nocturnal parasympathetic nerve function in patients with chronic lung disease with or without nocturnal desaturation
Fujimoto K, Yamazaki H, Uematsu A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2841-2848
Published Date: 11 September 2018

A comparative study of the five-repetition sit-to-stand test and the 30-second sit-to-stand test to assess exercise tolerance in COPD patients
Zhang Q, Li YX, Li XL, Yin Y, Li RL, Qiao X, Li W, Ma HF, Ma WH, Han YF, Zeng GQ, Wang QY, Kang J, Hou G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2833-2839
Published Date: 10 September 2018

Nucleosides isolated from Ophiocordyceps sinensis inhibit cigarette smoke extract-induced inflammation via the SIRT1–nuclear factor-κB/p65 pathway in RAW264.7 macrophages and in COPD mice
Sun X, Dong Z, Li N, Feng X, Liu Y, Li A, Zhu X, Li C, Zhao Z
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2821-2832
Published Date: 10 September 2018

New developments in optimizing bronchodilator treatment of COPD: a focus on glycopyrrolate/formoterol combination formulated by co-suspension delivery technology
D'Urzo AD, Cazzola M, Hanania NA, Buhl R, Maleki-Yazdi MR
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2805-2819
Published Date: 7 September 2018

Prevalence of smoking in a psychiatric hospital and its relationship with respiratory symptoms and the prevalence of COPD
Lores L, Monje A, Bergada M, Arellano E, Rodríguez-Larrea J, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2797-2804
Published Date: 7 September 2018

Functional performance in patients with COPD: association with treatment regimen, GOLD group, lung function, and symptom burden in a cross-sectional study
Ding B, Judge D, Small M, Bent-Ennakhil N, Siddiqui S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2785-2796
Published Date: 7 September 2018

Blood eosinophils and inhaled corticosteroids in patients with COPD: systematic review and meta-analysis
Cheng SL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2775-2784
Published Date: 6 September 2018

COPD: understanding patients’ adherence to inhaled medications
Duarte-de-Araújo A, Teixeira P, Hespanhol V, Correia-de-Sousa J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2767-2773
Published Date: 6 September 2018

Prevalence of undiagnosed COPD in male patients with coronary artery disease: a cross-sectional study in Jordan
Khassawneh BY, Samrah SM, Jarrah MI, Ibdah RK, Ibnian AM, Al-Mistarehi AW, Zghayer AA, Abuqudairi SI, Khader YS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2759-2766
Published Date: 5 September 2018

A case scenario study for the assessment of physician’s behavior in the management of COPD: the WHY study
Kilinc O, Konya A, Akgun M, Uzaslan E, Sayiner A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2751-2758
Published Date: 5 September 2018

A time for everything and everything in its time – exploring the mechanisms underlying seasonality of COPD exacerbations
Hicks A, Healy E, Sandeman N, Feelisch M, Wilkinson T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2739-2749
Published Date: 5 September 2018

Life-Space mobility and clinical outcomes in COPD
Iyer AS, Wells JM, Bhatt SP, Kirkpatrick DP, Sawyer P, Brown CJ, Allman RM, Bakitas MA, Dransfield MT
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2731-2738
Published Date: 4 September 2018

Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio is a better indicator of COPD exacerbation severity in neutrophilic endotypes than eosinophilic endotypes
Aksoy E, Karakurt Z, Gungor S, Ocaklı B, Ozmen İ, Yildirim E, Tuncay E, Agca MC, Ciftaslan Goksenoglu N, Adigüzel N
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2721-2730
Published Date: 4 September 2018

Cost-effectiveness of roflumilast as an add-on to triple inhaled therapy versus triple inhaled therapy in patients with severe and very severe COPD associated with chronic bronchitis in the UK
Kiff C, Ruiz S, Varol N, Gibson D, Davies A, Purkayastha D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2707-2720
Published Date: 3 September 2018

Exhaled nitric oxide in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Lu Z, Huang W, Wang L, Xu N, Ding Q, Cao C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2695-2705
Published Date: 30 August 2018

Determining the minimally important difference in quadriceps strength in individuals with COPD using a fixed dynamometer
Vaidya T, Beaumont M, de Bisschop C, Bazerque L, Le Blanc C, Vincent A, Ouksel H, Chambellan A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2685-2693
Published Date: 30 August 2018

A randomized study using functional respiratory imaging to characterize bronchodilator effects of glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate delivered by a metered dose inhaler using co-suspension delivery technology in patients with COPD
De Backer W, De Backer J, Vos W, Verlinden I, Van Holsbeke C, Clukers J, Hajian B, Siddiqui S, Jenkins M, Reisner C, Martin UJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2673-2684
Published Date: 30 August 2018

Oropharyngeal swallow physiology and swallowing-related quality of life in underweight patients with concomitant advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Garand KL, Strange C, Paoletti L, Hopkins-Rossabi T, Martin-Harris B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2663-2671
Published Date: 29 August 2018

Effect of tele–health care on quality of life in patients with severe COPD: a randomized clinical trial
Tupper OD, Gregersen TL, Ringbaek T, Brøndum E, Frausing E, Green A, Ulrik CS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2657-2662
Published Date: 29 August 2018

Gene expression profile of human lung in a relatively early stage of COPD with emphysema
Jeong I, Lim JH, Oh DK, Kim WJ, Oh YM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2643-2655
Published Date: 28 August 2018

COPD uncovered: a cross-sectional study to assess the socioeconomic burden of COPD in Japan
Igarashi A, Fukuchi Y, Hirata K, Ichinose M, Nagai A, Nishimura M, Yoshisue H, Ohara K, Gruenberger JB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2629-2641
Published Date: 28 August 2018

Daily duration of long-term oxygen therapy and risk of hospitalization in oxygen-dependent COPD patients
Sundh J, Ahmadi Z, Ekström M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2623-2628
Published Date: 28 August 2018


Vitamin D status is associated with muscle strength and quality of life in patients with COPD: a seasonal prospective observation study
Carson EL, Pourshahidi LK, Madigan SM, Baldrick FR, Kelly MG, Laird E, Healy M, Strain JJ, Mulhern MS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2613-2622
Published Date: 28 August 2018

Relationship between obstructive lung disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in the Korean population: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007–2010
Moon SW, Kim SY, Jung JY, Kang YA, Park MS, Kim YS, Chang J, Ro JS, Lee YH, Lee SH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2603-2611
Published Date: 28 August 2018


Inhaled corticosteroids for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: what is their role in therapy?
Tashkin DP, Strange C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2587-2601
Published Date: 27 August 2018

Prediction of severe acute exacerbation using changes in breathing pattern of COPD patients on home noninvasive ventilation
Blouet S, Sutter J, Fresnel E, Kerfourn A, Cuvelier A, Patout M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2577-2586
Published Date: 27 August 2018

IL-26 in the induced sputum is associated with the level of systemic inflammation, lung functions and body weight in COPD patients
Savchenko L, Mykytiuk M, Cinato M, Tronchere H, Kunduzova O, Kaidashev I
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2569-2575
Published Date: 24 August 2018

Dual bronchodilation vs triple therapy in the “real-life” COPD DACCORD study
Buhl R, Criée C, Kardos P, Vogelmeier CF, Kostikas K, Lossi NS, Worth H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2557-2568
Published Date: 24 August 2018

Influence of body mass on predicted values of static hyperinflation in COPD
Alter P, Rabe KF, Schulz H, Vogelmeier CF, Jörres RA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2551-2555
Published Date: 23 August 2018

A novel CT-emphysema index/FEV1 approach of phenotyping COPD to predict mortality
Loh LC, Ong CK, Koo HJ, Lee SM, Lee JS, Oh YM, Seo JB, Lee SD
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2543-2550
Published Date: 22 August 2018

Health effects in COPD smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes: a retrospective-prospective 3-year follow-up
Polosa R, Morjaria JB, Prosperini U, Russo C, Pennisi A, Puleo R, Caruso M, Caponnetto P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2533-2542
Published Date: 22 August 2018

Clinical utility of fractional exhaled nitric oxide and blood eosinophils counts in the diagnosis of asthma-COPD overlap
Takayama Y, Ohnishi H, Ogasawara F, Oyama K, Kubota T, Yokoyama A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2525-2532
Published Date: 21 August 2018

A randomized, open-label, single-visit crossover study simulating triple-drug delivery with Ellipta compared with dual inhaler combinations in patients with COPD
van der Palen J, Moeskops-van Beurden W, Dawson CM, James WY, Preece A, Midwinter D, Barnes N, Sharma R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2515-2523
Published Date: 21 August 2018

Social economic costs of COPD in Extremadura (Spain): an observational study
Merino M, Villoro R, Hidalgo-Vega A, Carmona C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2501-2514
Published Date: 21 August 2018


COPD as a risk factor of the complications in lower limb arthroplasty: a patient-matched study
Klasan A, Dworschak P, Heyse TJ, Ruchholtz S, Alter P, Vogelmeier C, Schwarz Patrick
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2495-2499
Published Date: 21 August 2018

Increased serum IL-17 and decreased serum IL-10 and IL-35 levels correlate with the progression of COPD
Jiang S, Shan F, Zhang Y, Jiang L, Cheng Z
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2483-2494
Published Date: 20 August 2018


Barriers and enablers of COPD telerehabilitation – a frontline staff perspective


Damhus CS, Emme C, Hansen H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2473-2482
Published Date: 17 August 2018

Predicting frequent COPD exacerbations using primary care data [Corrigendum]
Kerkhof M, Freeman D, Jones R, Chisholm A, Price DB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2471-2472
Published Date: 15 August 2018

Effect of dyspnea on frailty stages and related factors in Taiwanese men with COPD
Chen PJ, Yang KY, Perng WC, Lin KC, Wang KY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2463-2469
Published Date: 15 August 2018

Adherence to GOLD guidelines in real-life COPD management in the Puglia region of Italy
Palmiotti GA, Lacedonia D, Liotino V, Schino P, Satriano F, Di Napoli PL, Sabato E, Mastrosimone V, Scoditti A, Carone M, Costantino E, Resta E, Attolini E, Foschino Barbaro MP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2455-2462
Published Date: 15 August 2018

Early and late do-not-resuscitate (DNR) decisions in patients with terminal COPD: a retrospective study in the last year of life
Fu PK, Tung YC, Wang CY, Hwang SF, Lin SP, Hsu CY, Chen DR
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2447-2454
Published Date: 14 August 2018

ACE gene polymorphism is associated with COPD and COPD with pulmonary hypertension: a meta-analysis
Ma Y, Tong X, Liu Y, Liu S, Xiong H, Fan H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2435-2446
Published Date: 13 August 2018

Burden of disease associated with a COPD eosinophilic phenotype
Ortega H, Llanos JP, Lafeuille MH, Germain G, Duh MS, Bell CF, Sama SR, Hahn B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2425-2433
Published Date: 13 August 2018

A randomized trial of symptom-based management in Japanese patients with COPD
Betsuyaku T, Kato M, Fujimoto K, Kobayashi A, Hayamizu T, Hitosugi H, Hagan G, James MH, Jones PW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2409-2423
Published Date: 13 August 2018

3D-measurement of tracheobronchial angles on inspiratory and expiratory chest CT in COPD: respiratory changes and correlation with airflow limitation
Onoe R, Yamashiro T, Handa H, Azagami S, Matsuoka S, Inoue T, Miyazawa T, Mineshita M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2399-2407
Published Date: 10 August 2018

Systematic analysis of transcriptomic profiles of COPD airway epithelium using next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics
Chang WA, Tsai MJ, Jian SF, Sheu CC, Kuo PL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2387-2398
Published Date: 10 August 2018

Does pulmonary rehabilitation alter patients’ experiences of living with chronic respiratory disease? A qualitative study
Jones R, Muyinda H, Nyakoojo G, Kirenga B, Katagira W, Pooler J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2375-2385
Published Date: 8 August 2018

Prospective cross-sectional multicenter study on domiciliary noninvasive ventilation in stable hypercapnic COPD patients
Yazar EE, Özlü T, Sarıaydın M, Taylan M, Ekici A, Aydın D, Coşgun IG, Durmuş Koçak N
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2367-2374
Published Date: 10 August 2018

Factors associated with hospital mortality in critically ill patients with exacerbation of COPD
Brown H, Dodic S, Goh SS, Green C, Wang WC, Kaul S, Tiruvoipati R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2361-2366
Published Date: 2 August 2018

The accuracy of a handheld "disposable pneumotachograph device" in the spirometric diagnosis of airway obstruction in a Chinese population

Chen G, Jiang L, Wang L, Zhang W, Castillo C, Fang X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2351-2360
Published Date: 2 August 2018

PM2.5 downregulates miR-194-3p and accelerates apoptosis in cigarette-inflamed bronchial epithelium by targeting death-associated protein kinase 1
Zhou TY, Zhong YJ, Hu Y, Sun C, Wang YX, Wang GF
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2339-2349
Published Date: 1 August 2018

Impact of bronchiectasis on the frequency and severity of respiratory exacerbations in COPD
Labaki WW, Han MK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2335-2338
Published Date: 31 July 2018

Management of severe COPD exacerbations: focus on beclomethasone dipropionate/formoterol/glycopyrronium bromide
Mantero M, Radovanovic D, Santus P, Blasi F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2319-2333
Published Date: 30 July 2018

Morphometric analysis of mitochondria in lymphocytes of patients with exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – pilot study
Białas AJ, Liberski PP, Zielińska A, Kumor-Kisielewska A, Szewczyk K, Miłkowska-Dymanowska J, Sitarek P, Piotrowski WJ, Górski P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2313-2318
Published Date: 30 July 2018


COPD affects worker productivity and health care costs
Patel JG, Coutinho AD, Lunacsek OE, Dalal AA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2301-2311
Published Date: 30 July 2018

Symptom-related sputum microbiota in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Diao W, Shen N, Du Y, Erb-Downward JR, Sun X, Guo C, Ke Q, Huffnagle GB, Gyetko MR, He B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2289-2299
Published Date: 30 July 2018

Determinants of medical prescriptions for COPD care: an analysis of the EPOCONSUL clinical audit
Lopez-Campos JL, Alcázar Navarrete B, Soriano JB, Soler-Cataluña JJ, Rodríguez González-Moro JM, Fuentes Ferrer ME, Calle Rubio M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2279-2288
Published Date: 27 July 2018

The use of a standardized order set reduces systemic corticosteroid dose and length of stay for individuals hospitalized with acute exacerbations of COPD: a cohort study
Gulati S, Zouk AN, Kalehoff JP, Wren CS, Davison PN, Kirkpatrick DP, Bhatt SP, Dransfield MT, Wells JM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2271-2278
Published Date: 27 July 2018

Impact of BMI on exacerbation and medical care expenses in subjects with mild to moderate airflow obstruction
Jo YS, Kim YH, Lee JY, Kim KJ, Jung KS, Yoo KH, Rhee CK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2261-2269
Published Date: 27 July 2018

Identification of novel target genes in human lung tissue involved in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Heinbockel L, Marwitz S, Schromm AB, Watz H, Kugler C, Ammerpohl O, Schnepf K, Rabe KF, Droemann D, Goldmann T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2255-2259
Published Date: 26 July 2018

Factors associated with appropriate inhaler use in patients with COPD – lessons from the REAL survey [Erratum]
Price D, Keininger DL, Viswanad B, Gasser M, Walda S, Gutzwiller FS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2253-2254
Published Date: 25 July 2018

COPD phenotypes: differences in survival
Hernández Vázquez J, Ali García I, Jiménez-García R, Álvaro Meca A, López de Andrés A, Matesanz Ruiz C, Buendía García MJ, de Miguel Díez J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2245-2251
Published Date: 20 July 2018

Evaluation of the COPDnet integrated care model in patients with COPD: the study protocol
Koolen EH, van der Wees PJ, Westert GP, Dekhuijzen R, Heijdra YF, van 't Hul AJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2237-2244
Published Date: 19 July 2018

The COPDnet integrated care model
Koolen EH, van der Wees PJ, Westert GP, Dekhuijzen R, Heijdra YF, van 't Hul AJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2225-2235
Published Date: 19 July 2018


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

Kontogianni K, Russell K, Eberhardt R, Schuhmann M, Heussel CP, Wood S, Herth FJ, Gompelmann D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2215-2223
Published Date: 20 July 2018

Relationship between depression and lung function in the general population in Korea: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Park Y, Jung JY, Kim YS, Chung KS, Song JH, Kim SY, Kim EY, Kang YA, Park MS, Chang J, Leem AY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2207-2213
Published Date: 18 July 2018

The association between daily exacerbation symptoms and physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Crook S, Büsching G, Keusch S, Wieser S, Turk A, Frey M, Puhan MA, Frei A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2199-2206
Published Date: 18 July 2018

Hypercapnic COPD patients and NIV at home: is there any benefit? Using the CAT and BODE index in an effort to prove benefits of NIV in these patients
Zikyri A, Pastaka C, Gourgoulianis KI
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2191-2198
Published Date: 17 July 2018

Community-acquired versus hospital-acquired acute kidney injury in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD requiring hospitalization in China
Cao CC, Chen DW, Li J, Ma MQ, Chen YB, Cao YZ, Hua X, Shao W, Wan X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2183-2190
Published Date: 17 July 2018

Altered community compositions of Proteobacteria in adults with bronchiectasis
Guan WJ, Yuan JJ, Li HM, Gao YH, Chen CL, Huang Y, Chen RC, Zhong NS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2173-2182
Published Date: 17 July 2018

Long-term safety of bilateral targeted lung denervation in patients with COPD
Valipour A, Asadi S, Pison C, Jondot M, Kessler R, Benneddif K, Deslee G, Verdier M, Slebos DJ, Mayse M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2163-2172
Published Date: 16 July 2018

T wave peak-to-end interval in COPD
Tural Onur S, Emet S, Sokucu SN, Onur I
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2157-2162
Published Date: 13 July 2018

Tiotropium/olodaterol versus tiotropium in Japanese patients with COPD: results from the DYNAGITO study
Ichinose M, Nishimura M, Akimoto M, Kurotori Y, Zhao Y, de la Hoz A, Mishima M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2147-2156
Published Date: 13 July 2018

Overall survival of driver mutation-negative non-small cell lung cancer patients with COPD under chemotherapy compared to non-COPD non-small cell lung cancer patients
Lim JU, Yeo CD, Rhee CK, Kim YH, Park CK, Kim JS, Kim JW, Kim SJ, Yoon HK, Lee SH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2139-2146
Published Date: 12 July 2018

Over-expression of nuclear factor-κB family genes and inflammatory molecules is related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Zhou L, Liu Y, Chen X, Wang S, Liu H, Zhang T, Zhang Y, Xu Q, Han X, Zhao Y, Song X, Ye L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2131-2138
Published Date: 12 July 2018

Development and validation of a predictive model to identify patients at risk of severe COPD exacerbations using administrative claims data
Annavarapu S, Goldfarb S, Gelb M, Moretz C, Renda A, Kaila S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2121-2130
Published Date: 11 July 2018

Feasibility and challenges of using multiple breath washout in COPD
Bell AS, Lawrence PJ, Singh D, Horsley A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2113-2119
Published Date: 10 July 2018

The impact of atrial fibrillation in patients with COPD during hospitalization
Chen CY, Liao KM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2105-2112
Published Date: 10 July 2018

Impact of air pollution on severe acute exacerbation of COPD
Haider M, Shafqat MN, Zafar M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2101-2103
Published Date: 5 July 2018

Overuse of inhaled corticosteroids in COPD: five questions for withdrawal in daily practice
Cataldo D, Derom E, Liistro G, Marchand E, Ninane V, Peché R, Slabbynck H, Vincken W, Janssens W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2089-2099
Published Date: 5 July 2018

COPD transitions in health and self-management: service users’ experiences from everyday life
Halding AG, Aarsheim EI, Dolmen NM, Jensen AJ, Stavøstrand S, Grov EK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2075-2088
Published Date: 4 July 2018

Community pharmacists’ knowledge of COPD, and practices and perceptions of medication counseling of COPD patients
Heikkilä JM, Parkkamäki S, Salimäki J, Westermarck S, Pohjanoksa-Mäntylä M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2065-2074
Published Date: 3 July 2018

Relationship between airway obstruction and incidence of metabolic syndrome in Korea: a community-based cohort study
Kim CY, Park Y, Leem AY, Chung KS, Jung JY, Park MS, Kim CY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2057-2063
Published Date: 28 June 2018

The relationship between sleep disturbance and health status in patients with COPD
Ban WH, Joo H, Lim JU, Kang HH, Moon HS, Lee SH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2049-2055
Published Date: 28 June 2018

High prevalence of bronchiectasis in emphysema-predominant COPD patients
Dou S, Zheng C, Cui L, Xie M, Wang W, Tian H, Li K, Liu K, Tian X, Wang X, Zhang Q, Ai X, Che J, Liu Q, Li H, Xiao W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2041-2047
Published Date: 27 June 2018

The Efficiency Index (EFFi), based on volumetric capnography, may allow for simple diagnosis and grading of COPD
Jarenbäck L, Tufvesson E, Ankerst J, Bjermer L, Jonson B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2033-2039
Published Date: 27 June 2018

Clinical impact of nasal budesonide treatment on COPD patients with coexistent rhinitis
Calabrese C, Costigliola A, Maffei M, Simeon V, Perna F, Tremante E, Merola E, Leone CA, Bianco A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2025-2032
Published Date: 27 June 2018

Exercise assessments and trainings of pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD: a literature review
Zeng Y, Jiang F, Chen Y, Chen P, Cai S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2013-2023
Published Date: 26 June 2018

Trends in intensive care unit admissions of COPD patients from 2003 to 2013 in Taiwan
Liao KM, Chen YC, Cheng KC, Wang JJ, Ho CH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:2007-2012
Published Date: 26 June 2018

Coronary lesions in patients with COPD (Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease stages I–III) and suspected or confirmed coronary arterial disease
Mota IL, Sousa ACS, Almeida MLD, Melo EV, Ferreira EJP, Barreto Neto J, Matos CJO, Telino CJCL, Souto MJS, Oliveira JLM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1999-2006
Published Date: 26 June 2018

Role of accelerated aging in limb muscle wasting of patients with COPD
Lakhdar R, McGuinness D, Drost EM, Shiels PG, Bastos R, MacNee W, Rabinovich RA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1987-1998
Published Date: 25 June 2018

Clinical characteristics of patients newly diagnosed with COPD by the fixed ratio and lower limit of normal criteria: a cross-sectional analysis of the TargetCOPD trial
Miller MR, Haroon S, Jordan RE, Sitch AJ, Dickens AP, Enocson A, Fitzmaurice DA, Adab P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1979-1986
Published Date: 21 June 2018

Efficacy and safety of four doses of glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate delivered via a metered dose inhaler compared with the monocomponents in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD
Reisner C, Pearle J, Kerwin EM, St Rose E, Darken P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1965-1977
Published Date: 19 June 2018

Satisfaction, preference and error occurrence of three dry powder inhalers as assessed by a cohort naïve to inhaler operation
Man KN, Tian Z, Lam DCL, Wan JMF, Tan-Un KC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1949-1963
Published Date: 15 June 2018

Significance of prolonged QTc in acute exacerbations of COPD requiring hospitalization
Van Oekelen O, Vermeersch K, Everaerts S, Vandenberk B, Willems R, Janssens W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1937-1947
Published Date: 14 June 2018

Prediction models for the development of COPD: a systematic review
Matheson MC, Bowatte G, Perret JL, Lowe AJ, Senaratna CV, Hall GL, de Klerk N, Keogh LA, McDonald CF, Waidyatillake NT, Sly PD, Jarvis D, Abramson MJ, Lodge CJ, Dharmage SC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1927-1935
Published Date: 14 June 2018

Comorbidities, mortality, and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients who required admissions to public hospitals in Hong Kong – computerized data collection and analysis
Chan HS, Ko FW, Chan JW, So LK, Lam DC, Chan VL, Tam CY, Yu WC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1913-1925
Published Date: 13 June 2018

Can CAPTURE be used to identify undiagnosed patients with mild-to-moderate COPD likely to benefit from treatment?
Leidy NK, Martinez FJ, Malley KG, Mannino DM, Han MLK, Bacci ED, Brown RW, Houfek JF, Labaki WW, Make BJ, Meldrum CA, Quezada W, Rennard S, Thomashow B, Yawn BP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1901-1912
Published Date: 13 June 2018

Alternative definitions of chronic bronchitis and their correlation with CT parameters
Lim JU, Lee JH, Kim TH, Lee JS, Lee SD, Oh YM, Rhee CK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1893-1899
Published Date: 13 June 2018

Are blood eosinophils a prime-time biomarker for COPD management decisions?
Tsiligianni I, Kaplan AG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1889-1891
Published Date: 12 June 2018


Inhaled glycopyrrolate for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Tashkin DP, Gross NJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1873-1888
Published Date: 12 June 2018

Pharmacists' training to improve inhaler technique of patients with COPD in Vietnam
Nguyen TS, Nguyen TLH, Pham TTV, Hua S, Ngo QC, Li SC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1863-1872
Published Date: 11 June 2018

Evaluation of central and peripheral neuropathy in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Aras YG, Aydemir Y, Güngen BD, Güngen AC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1857-1862
Published Date: 7 June 2018

BMI–mortality association: shape independent of smoking status but different for chronic lung disease and lung cancer
Faeh D, Kaufmann M, Haile SR, Bopp M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1851-1855
Published Date: 6 June 2018

Diversity of respiratory impedance based on quantitative computed tomography in patients with COPD
Wada Y, Kitaguchi Y, Yasuo M, Ueno F, Kawakami S, Fukushima K, Fujimoto K, Hanaoka M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1841-1849
Published Date: 5 June 2018

Factors associated with lung cancer in COPD patients
Sandelin M, Mindus S, Thuresson M, Lisspers K, Ställberg B, Johansson G, Larsson K, Janson C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1833-1839
Published Date: 6 June 2018



Long-term safety of tiotropium/olodaterol Respimat® in patients with moderate-to-very severe COPD and renal impairment in the TONADO® studies


LaForce C, Derom E, Bothner U, Kloer IM, Trampisch M, Buhl R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1819-1831
Published Date: 1 June 2018

Increased urinary L-histidine in patients with asthma–COPD overlap: a pilot study
Oh JY, Lee YS, Min KH, Hur GY, Lee SY, Kang KH, Rhee CK, Park SJ, Khan A, Na JH, Park YH, Shim JJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1809-1818
Published Date: 5 June 2018

Serum levels of trace minerals and heavy metals in severe COPD patients with and without pulmonary hypertension
Asker S, Asker M, Yeltekin AC, Aslan M, Ozbay B, Demir H, Turan H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1803-1808
Published Date: 31 May 2018

Chronic cough as a novel phenotype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Koo HK, Park SW, Park JW, Choi HS, Kim TH, Yoon HK, Yoo KH, Jung KS, Kim DK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1793-1801
Published Date: 30 May 2018

Functional respiratory imaging: heterogeneity of acute exacerbations of COPD
van Geffen WH, Hajian B, Vos W, De Backer J, Cahn A, Usmani OS, Van Holsbeke C, Pistolesi M, Kerstjens HAM, De Backer W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1783-1792
Published Date: 30 May 2018


Socioeconomic inequality in the use of prescription medications for smoking cessation among patients with COPD: a nationwide study
Tøttenborg SS, Clark AJ, Thomsen RW, Johnsen SP, Lange P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1775-1781
Published Date: 29 May 2018

Acute exacerbation of COPD during pulmonary rehabilitation: outcomes and risk prediction
Herer B, Chinet T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1767-1774
Published Date: 29 May 2018

Disconnection of pulmonary and systemic arterial stiffness in COPD
Weir-McCall JR, Liu-Shiu-Cheong PSK, Struthers AD, Lipworth BJ, Houston JG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1755-1765
Published Date: 28 May 2018

Chronic obstructive lung disease “expert system”: validation of a predictive tool for assisting diagnosis
Braido F, Santus P, Corsico AG, Di Marco F, Melioli G, Scichilone N, Solidoro P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1747-1753
Published Date: 28 May 2018

Genetic variants in FAM13A and IREB2 are associated with the susceptibility to COPD in a Chinese rural population: a case-control study
Zhang YN, Qiu J, Zhang P, Zhang J, Jiang M, Ma ZB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1735-1745
Published Date: 25 May 2018

Prevalence of COPD and respiratory symptoms associated with biomass smoke exposure in a suburban area
Ramírez-Venegas A, Velázquez-Uncal M, Pérez-Hernández R, Guzmán-Bouilloud NE, Falfán-Valencia R, Mayar-Maya ME, Aranda-Chávez A, Sansores RH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1727-1734
Published Date: 25 May 2018

Effectiveness of water-based Liuzijue exercise on respiratory muscle strength and peripheral skeletal muscle function in patients with COPD
Wu W, Liu X, Liu J, Li P, Wang Z
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1713-1726
Published Date: 25 May 2018

Dose–response of an extrafine dry powder inhaler formulation of glycopyrronium bromide: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging study (GlycoNEXT)
Beeh KM, Emirova A, Prunier H, Santoro D, Nandeuil MA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1701-1711
Published Date: 25 May 2018

Blood MCP-1 levels are increased in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with prevalent emphysema
Di Stefano A, Coccini T, Roda E, Signorini C, Balbi B, Brunetti G, Ceriana P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1691-1700
Published Date: 24 May 2018

Association between poor therapy adherence to inhaled corticosteroids and tiotropium and morbidity and mortality in patients with COPD
Koehorst-ter Huurne K, Groothuis-Oudshoorn CGM, vanderValk PDLPM, Movig KLL, van der Palen J, Brusse-Keizer M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1683-1690
Published Date: 24 May 2018

A comparison of the assessment of health status between CCQ and CAT in a Chinese COPD clinical population: a cross-sectional analysis
Zhou Z, Zhou A, Zhao Y, Duan J, Chen P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1675-1682
Published Date: 24 May 2018

Is the 6-minute pegboard and ring test valid to evaluate upper limb function in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of COPD?
Felisberto RM, Barros CF, Nucci KCA, Albuquerque ALP, Paulin E, Brito CMM, Yamaguti WP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1663-1673
Published Date: 22 May 2018


Role of diaphragmatic rapid shallow breathing index in predicting weaning outcome in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD


Abbas A, Embarak S, Walaa M, Lutfy SM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1655-1661
Published Date: 21 May 2018

Emergency department management of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: factors predicting readmission
Bartels W, Adamson SL, Leung L, Sin DD, van Eeden SF
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1647-1654
Published Date: 23 May 2018

Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Early Morning Symptoms of COPD Instrument (EMSCI)
Hareendran A, Make BJ, Zaiser E, Garcia Gil E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1633-1645
Published Date: 18 May 2018

Case-finding for COPD in primary care: a qualitative study of patients’ perspectives
Enocson A, Jolly K, Jordan RE, Fitzmaurice DA, Greenfield SM, Adab P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1623-1632
Published Date: 17 May 2018

Distribution and characteristics of COPD phenotypes – results from the Polish sub-cohort of the POPE study
Kania A, Krenke R, Kuziemski K, Czajkowska-Malinowska M, Celejewska-Wójcik N, Kuźnar-Kamińska B, Farnik M, Bokiej J, Miszczuk M, Damps-Konstańska I, Grabicki M, Trzaska-Sobczak M, Sładek K, Batura-Gabryel H, Barczyk A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1613-1621
Published Date: 17 May 2018

Exercise response to oxygen supplementation is not associated with survival in hypoxemic patients with obstructive lung disease
Sadaka AS, Montgomery AJ, Mourad SM, Polkey MI, Hopkinson NS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1607-1612
Published Date: 17 May 2018

Hemoglobin and mortality in patients with COPD: a nationwide population-based cohort study
Park SC, Kim YS, Kang YA, Park EC, Shin CS, Kim DW, Rhee CK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1599-1605
Published Date: 16 May 2018

Effectiveness of a perioperative pulmonary rehabilitation program following coronary artery bypass graft surgery in patients with and without COPD
Chen JO, Liu JF, Liu YQ, Chen YM, Tu ML, Yu HR, Lin MC, Lin CC, Liu SF
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1591-1597
Published Date: 16 May 2018

Clinical characteristics and related risk factors of depression in patients with early COPD
Lee JH, Park MA, Park MJ, Jo YS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1583-1590
Published Date: 15 May 2018

The effects of home oxygen therapy on energy metabolism in patients with COPD
Kırıcı Berber N, Yetkin Ö, Kılıç T, Berber İ, Özgel M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1577-1582
Published Date: 15 May 2018

Reliability and validity of the test of incremental respiratory endurance measures of inspiratory muscle performance in COPD
Formiga MF, Roach KE, Vital I, Urdaneta G, Balestrini K, Calderon-Candelario RA, Campos MA, Cahalin LP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1569-1576
Published Date: 15 May 2018

The impacts of morning, daytime, and nighttime symptoms on disease burden in real-world patients with COPD
Muñoz A, Small M, Wood R, Ribera A, Nuevo J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1557-1568
Published Date: 15 May 2018

Respiratory medication used in COPD patients from seven Latin American countries: the LASSYC study
Casas A, Montes de Oca M, Menezes AMB, Wehrmeister FC, Lopez Varela MV, Mendoza L, Ramírez L, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1545-1556
Published Date: 11 May 2018

Chinese version of the severe respiratory insufficiency questionnaire for patients with COPD receiving long-term oxygen therapy
Guan LL, Xu JW, Wu WL, Chen JH, Li XY, Guo BP, Yang YQ, Huo YT, Zhou LQ, Chen RC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1537-1543
Published Date: 11 May 2018

Experiences of a health coaching self-management program in patients with COPD: a qualitative content analysis
Wang L, Mårtensson J, Zhao Y, Nygårdh A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1527-1536
Published Date: 11 May 2018


Exacerbation recovery patterns in newly diagnosed or maintenance treatment-naïve patients with COPD: secondary analyses of TICARI 1 trial data
Mannino DM, Clerisme-Beaty EM, Franceschina J, Ting N, Leidy NK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1515-1525
Published Date: 10 May 2018

Gender-specific estimates of COPD prevalence: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ntritsos G, Franek J, Belbasis L, Christou MA, Markozannes G, Altman P, Fogel R, Sayre T, Ntzani EE, Evangelou E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1507-1514
Published Date: 10 May 2018

Severity of acidosis affects long-term survival in COPD patients with hypoxemia after intensive care unit discharge
Gungor S, Kargin F, Irmak I, Ciyiltepe F, Acartürk Tunçay E, Atagun Guney P, Aksoy E, Ocakli B, Adiguzel N, Karakurt Z
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1495-1506
Published Date: 9 May 2018

Efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of budesonide/formoterol fumarate delivered via metered dose inhaler using innovative co-suspension delivery technology in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD
Kerwin EM, Siler TM, Arora S, Darken P, St Rose E, Reisner C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1483-1494
Published Date: 8 May 2018

Tiotropium inhibits methacholine-induced extracellular matrix production via β-catenin signaling in human airway smooth muscle cells
Huo Y, Guan L, Xu J, Zhou L, Chen R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1469-1481
Published Date: 3 May 2018

Health status in patients with COPD treated with roflumilast: two large noninterventional real-life studies: DINO and DACOTA
Kardos P, Mokros I, Sauer R, Vogelmeier CF
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1455-1468
Published Date: 3 May 2018

The effect of conjugated linoleic acid on oxidative stress and matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 in patients with COPD
Matin S, Nemati A, Ghobadi H, Alipanah-Moghadam R, Rezagholizadeh L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1449-1454
Published Date: 3 May 2018

Validation of exhaled volatile organic compounds analysis using electronic nose as index of COPD severity
Finamore P, Pedone C, Scarlata S, Di Paolo A, Grasso S, Santonico M, Pennazza G, Antonelli Incalzi R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1441-1448
Published Date: 1 May 2018

Mortality in COPD patients according to clinical phenotypes
Golpe R, Suárez-Valor M, Martín-Robles I, Sanjuán-López P, Cano-Jiménez E, Castro-Añón O, Pérez de Llano LA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1433-1439
Published Date: 1 May 2018

Quantitative computed tomography features and clinical manifestations associated with the extent of bronchiectasis in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD
Bak SH, Kim SH, Hong Y, Heo J, Lim MN, Kim WJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1421-1431
Published Date: 1 May 2018


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


Ichinose M, Minakata Y, Motegi T, Ueki J, Gon Y, Seki T, Anzai T, Nakamura S, Hirata K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1407-1419
Published Date: 1 May 2018

Validation of the French version of the London Chest Activity of Daily Living scale and the Dyspnea-12 questionnaire
Beaumont M, Couturaud F, Jego F, Pichon R, Le Ber C, Péran L, Rogé C, Renault D, Narayan S, Reychler G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1399-1405
Published Date: 30 April 2018

The influence of disease severity and lifestyle factors on the peak annual 25(OH)D value of COPD patients
Kentson M, Leanderson P, Jacobson P, Persson HL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1389-1398
Published Date: 27 April 2018

Adherence to COPD treatment in Turkey and Saudi Arabia: results of the ADCARE study
Kokturk N, Polatli M, Oguzulgen IK, Saleemi S, Al Ghobain M, Khan J, Doble A, Tariq L, Aziz F, El Hasnaoui A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1377-1388
Published Date: 27 April 2018

Symptomatic burden of COPD for patients receiving dual or triple therapy
Chen S, Small M, Lindner L, Xu X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1365-1376
Published Date: 27 April 2018

Disease burden of COPD in China: a systematic review
Zhu B, Wang Y, Ming J, Chen W, Zhang L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1353-1364
Published Date: 27 April 2018

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severity and its association with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: impact on cardiac autonomic modulation and functional capacity
Zangrando KTL, Trimer R, Carvalho Jr LCS, Arêas GPT, Caruso FCR, Cabiddu R, Roscani MG, Rizzatti FPG, Borghi-Silva A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1343-1351
Published Date: 26 April 2018

Physical inactivity is associated with decreased growth differentiation factor 11 in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Tanaka R, Sugiura H, Yamada M, Ichikawa T, Koarai A, Fujino N, Yanagisawa S, Onodera K, Numakura T, Sato K, Kyogoku Y, Sano H, Yamanaka S, Okazaki T, Tamada T, Miura M, Takahashi T, Ichinose M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1333-1342
Published Date: 24 April 2018

The impact of patient education and shared decision making on hospital readmissions for COPD
Collinsworth AW, Brown RM, James CS, Stanford RH, Alemayehu D, Priest EL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1325-1332
Published Date: 24 April 2018

Dietary resilience in patients with severe COPD at the start of a pulmonary rehabilitation program
ter Beek L, van der Vaart H, Wempe JB, Dzialendzik AO, Roodenburg JLN, van der Schans CP, Keller HH, Jager-Wittenaar H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1317-1324
Published Date: 23 April 2018

Misuse of inhalers among COPD patients in a community hospital in Taiwan
Liang CY, Chen YJ, Sheu SM, Tsai CF, Chen W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1309-1316
Published Date: 23 April 2018


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


Calverley PMA, Anzueto AR, Dusser D, Mueller A, Metzdorf N, Wise RA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1297-1308
Published Date: 23 April 2018

Influence of deprivation on health care use, health care costs, and mortality in COPD
Collins PF, Stratton RJ, Kurukulaaratchy RJ, Elia M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1289-1296
Published Date: 19 April 2018

Differential anti-inflammatory effects of budesonide and a p38 MAPK inhibitor AZD7624 on COPD pulmonary cells
Higham A, Karur P, Jackson N, Cunoosamy DM, Jansson P, Singh D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1279-1288
Published Date: 19 April 2018

Static and dynamic hyperinflation during severe acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
van Geffen WH, Kerstjens HAM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1269-1277
Published Date: 18 April 2018

The impact of exposure to biomass smoke versus cigarette smoke on inflammatory markers and pulmonary function parameters in patients with chronic respiratory failure
Ocakli B, Acarturk E, Aksoy E, Gungor S, Ciyiltepe F, Oztas S, Ozmen I, Agca MC, Salturk C, Adiguzel N, Karakurt Z
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1261-1267
Published Date: 18 April 2018

Heterogeneity of asthma and COPD overlap
Kim MH, Rhee CK, Kim KJ, Kim SH, Lee JY, Kim YH, Yoo KH, Cho YJ, Jung KS, Lee JH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1251-1260
Published Date: 17 April 2018

Effectiveness of meditative movement on COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Wu LL, Lin ZK, Weng HD, Qi QF, Lu J, Liu KX
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1239-1250
Published Date: 17 April 2018

Indacaterol/glycopyrronium reduces the risk of clinically important deterioration after direct switch from baseline therapies in patients with moderate COPD: a post hoc analysis of the CRYSTAL study
Greulich T, Kostikas K, Gaga M, Aalamian-Mattheis M, Lossi NS, Patalano F, Nunez X, Pagano VA, Fogel R, Vogelmeier CF, Clemens A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1229-1237
Published Date: 16 April 2018

Bioinformatics-based identification of potential microRNA biomarkers in frequent and non-frequent exacerbators of COPD
Liu X, Qu J, Xue W, He L, Wang J, Xi X, Liu X, Yin Y, Qu Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1217-1228
Published Date: 16 April 2018

Prevalence of osteoarthritis in individuals with COPD: a systematic review
Wshah A, Guilcher SJT, Goldstein R, Brooks D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1207-1216
Published Date: 16 April 2018

Long-term effects of oxygen-enriched high-flow nasal cannula treatment in COPD patients with chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure
Storgaard LH, Hockey H, Laursen BS, Weinreich UM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1195-1205
Published Date: 16 April 2018

Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess the efficacy and safety of three doses of co-suspension delivery technology glycopyrronium MDI in Japanese patients with moderate-to-severe COPD
Fukushima Y, Nakatani Y, Ide Y, Sekino H, St Rose E, Siddiqui S, Maes A, Reisner C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1187-1194
Published Date: 13 April 2018

The association of neuron-derived orphan receptor 1 with pulmonary vascular remodeling in COPD patients
Wang CG, Li C, Lei W, Jiang JH, Huang JA, Zeng DX
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1177-1186
Published Date: 13 April 2018

The link between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease phenotypes and histological subtypes of lung cancer: a case–control study
Wang W, Xie M, Dou S, Cui L, Zheng CY, Xiao W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1167-1175
Published Date: 13 April 2018

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

Bordoni B, Marelli F, Morabito B, Castagna R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1157-1165
Published Date: 12 April 2018

Critical regulation of inflammation via class A scavenger receptor
Xie L, Li Q, Dong R, Zhao K, Feng Y, Bao Z, Zhou M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1145-1155
Published Date: 13 April 2018

Increased matrix metalloproteinase-9 to tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 ratio in smokers with airway hyperresponsiveness and accelerated lung function decline
Lo CY, Huang HY, He JR, Huang TT, Heh CC, Sheng TF, Chung KF, Kuo HP, Wang CH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1135-1144
Published Date: 11 April 2018

Exacerbation heterogeneity in COPD: subgroup analyses from the FLAME study
Vogelmeier CF, Chapman KR, Miravitlles M, Roche N, Vestbo J, Thach C, Banerji D, Fogel R, Patalano F, Olsson P, Kostikas K, Wedzicha JA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1125-1134
Published Date: 10 April 2018

Geographic variations of the prevalence and distribution of COPD phenotypes in Spain: “the ESPIRAL-ES study”
Alcázar-Navarrete B, Trigueros JA, Riesco JA, Campuzano A, Pérez J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1115-1124
Published Date: 10 April 2018

Prediction of severe exacerbations and mortality in COPD: the role of exacerbation history and inspiratory capacity/total lung capacity ratio
Cardoso J, Coelho R, Rocha C, Coelho C, Semedo L, Bugalho Almeida A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1105-1113
Published Date: 5 April 2018

Practical considerations when prescribing a long-acting muscarinic antagonist for patients with COPD
D’Urzo AD, Kardos P, Wiseman R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1089-1104
Published Date: 4 April 2018

Cost-effectiveness analysis of a fixed-dose combination of indacaterol and glycopyrronium as maintenance treatment for COPD
Chan M, Tan ECH, Yang MC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1079-1088
Published Date: 4 April 2018

Description of nighttime cough epochs in patients with stable COPD GOLD II–IV
Fischer P, Gross V, Kroenig J, Weissflog A, Hildebrandt O, Sohrabi K, Koehler U
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1071-1078
Published Date: 3 April 2018


Risk factors for respiratory hospitalizations in a population of patients with a clinical diagnosis of COPD


Veljanovski J, Ouellette DR
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1061-1069
Published Date: 28 March 2018

Harmful impact of air pollution on severe acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: particulate matter is hazardous
Choi J, Oh JY, Lee YS, Min KH, Hur GY, Lee SY, Kang KH, Shim JJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1053-1059
Published Date: 28 March 2018

Respiratory parameters predict poor outcome in COPD patients, category GOLD 2017 B
Brat K, Plutinsky M, Hejduk K, Svoboda M, Popelkova P, Zatloukal J, Volakova E, Fecaninova M, Heribanova L, Koblizek V
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1037-1052
Published Date: 26 March 2018

Support needs of patients with COPD: a systematic literature search and narrative review
Gardener AC, Ewing G, Kuhn I, Farquhar M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1021-1035
Published Date: 26 March 2018


The development of AZD7624 for prevention of exacerbations in COPD: a randomized controlled trial
Patel NR, Cunoosamy DM, Fagerås M, Taib Z, Asimus S, Hegelund-Myrbäck T, Lundin S, Pardali K, Kurian N, Ersdal E, Kristensson C, Korsback K, Palmér R, Brown MN, Greenaway S, Siew L, Clarke GW, Rennard SI, Make BJ, Wise RA, Jansson P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1009-1019
Published Date: 27 March 2018

Long-term evolution of lung function in individuals with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency from the Spanish registry (REDAAT)
Esquinas C, Serreri S, Barrecheguren M, Rodríguez E, Nuñez A, Casas-Maldonado F, Blanco I, Pirina P, Lara B, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1001-1007
Published Date: 23 March 2018

The effect of electronic cigarette and tobacco smoke exposure on COPD bronchial epithelial cell inflammatory responses
Higham A, Bostock D, Booth G, Dungwa JV, Singh D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:989-1000
Published Date: 23 March 2018

Long-term oxygen therapy in COPD patients: population-based cohort study on mortality
Pavlov N, Haynes AG, Stucki A, Jüni P, Ott SR
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:979-988
Published Date: 22 March 2018


Do patients and carers agree on symptom burden in advanced COPD?
Mi E, Mi E, Ewing G, White P, Mahadeva R, Gardener AC, Farquhar M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:969-977
Published Date: 22 March 2018

Cigarette smoke exposure promotes differentiation of CD4+T cells toward Th17 cells by CD40-CD40L costimulatory pathway in mice
Liang Y, Shen Y, Kuang L, Zhou G, Zhang L, Zhong X, Zhang J, Liu J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:959-968
Published Date: 21 March 2018

A high COPD assessment test score may predict anxiety in COPD
Harryanto H, Burrows S, Moodley Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:955-957
Published Date: 21 March 2018

Pharmacokinetics of glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate dihydrate delivered via metered dose inhaler using co-suspension delivery technology in patients with moderate-to-very severe COPD
Ferguson GT, Rodriguez-Roisin R, Reisner C, Maes A, Siddiqui S, Martin UJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:945-953
Published Date: 21 March 2018

Lack of association between airflow limitation and recurrence of venous thromboembolism among cancer patients with pulmonary embolism
Shin SH, Kang D, Cho J, Chang H, Kim MS, Lee SY, Lee H, Kim H, Kim DK, Kim EK, Park HY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:937-943
Published Date: 20 March 2018

Maintenance inhaler preference, attribute importance, and satisfaction in prescribing physicians and patients with asthma, COPD, or asthma–COPD overlap syndrome consulting for routine care
Ding B, Small M, Scheffel G, Holmgren U
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:927-936
Published Date: 16 March 2018

A functional SNP upstream of the ADRB2 gene is associated with COPD
Li JX, Fu WP, Zhang J, Zhang XH, Sun C, Dai LM, Zhong L, Yu L, Zhang YP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:917-925
Published Date: 16 March 2018

Comparison of the fixed ratio and the Z-score of FEV1/FVC in the elderly population: a long-term mortality analysis from the Third National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey
Oh DK, Baek S, Lee SW, Lee JS, Lee SD, Oh YM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:903-915
Published Date: 14 March 2018

Use of clinical characteristics to predict spirometric classification of obstructive lung disease
Pascoe SJ, Wu W, Collison KA, Nelsen LM, Wurst KE, Lee LA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:889-902
Published Date: 12 March 2018

Knowledge and pharmaceutical care practice regarding inhaled therapy among registered and unregistered pharmacists: an urgent need for a patient-oriented health care educational program in Iraq
Abdulameer SA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:879-888
Published Date: 12 March 2018

Perspectives on narrative medicine
Saberi-Movahed AS, Waqar S, Salha A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:875-877
Published Date: 9 March 2018

Comparative effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers on the risk of pneumonia and severe exacerbations in patients with COPD
Lai CC, Wang YH, Wang CY, Wang HC, Yu CJ, Chen L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:867-874
Published Date: 8 March 2018

Excess risk of major vascular diseases associated with airflow obstruction: a 9-year prospective study of 0.5 million Chinese adults
Kurmi OP, Li L, Davis KJ, Wang J, Bennett DA, Chan KH, Yang L, Chen Y, Guo Y, Bian Z, Chen J, Wei L, Jin D, Collins R, Peto R, Chen Z
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:855-865
Published Date: 8 March 2018

Clinical impact of episodic nocturnal hypercapnia and its treatment with noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in patients with stable advanced COPD
Kitajima T, Marumo S, Shima H, Shirata M, Kawashima S, Inoue D, Katayama Y, Itotani R, Sakuramoto M, Fukui M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:843-853
Published Date: 6 March 2018

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

Hajian B, De Backer J, Vos W, van Geffen WH, De Winter P, Usmani O, Cahn A, Kerstjens HAM, Pistolesi M, De Backer W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:833-842
Published Date: 6 March 2018

Depressive status explains a significant amount of the variance in COPD assessment test (CAT) scores
Miravitlles M, Molina J, Quintano JA, Campuzano A, Pérez J, Roncero C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:823-831
Published Date: 6 March 2018

Use of a 4-week up-titration regimen of roflumilast in patients with severe COPD
Watz H, Bagul N, Rabe KF, Rennard S, Alagappan VKT, Román J, Facius A, Calverley PMA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:813-822
Published Date: 6 March 2018

Distinct pain profiles in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bentsen SB, Miaskowski C, Cooper BA, Christensen VL, Henriksen AH, Holm AM, Rustøen T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:801-811
Published Date: 6 March 2018

Metformin use and health care utilization in patients with coexisting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes mellitus
Bishwakarma R, Zhang W, Lin YL, Kuo YF, Cardenas VJ, Sharma G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:793-800
Published Date: 5 March 2018


Factors influencing treatment escalation from long-acting muscarinic antagonist monotherapy to triple therapy in patients with COPD: a retrospective THIN-database analysis
Hurst JR, Dilleen M, Morris K, Hills S, Emir B, Jones R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:781-792
Published Date: 5 March 2018

The effects of repeated Toll-like receptors 2 and 4 stimulation in COPD alveolar macrophages
Lea SR, Reynolds SL, Kaur M, Simpson KD, Hall SR, Hessel EM, Singh D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:771-780
Published Date: 2 March 2018

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

Kawamatawong T, Onnipa J, Suwatanapongched T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:761-769
Published Date: 2 March 2018

Home noninvasive ventilatory support for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: patient selection and perspectives
Storre JH, Callegari J, Magnet FS, Schwarz SB, Duiverman ML, Wijkstra PJ, Windisch W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:753-760
Published Date: 28 February 2018

The effect of environmental factors on the differential expression of miRNAs in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot clinical study
Liu PF, Yan P, Zhao DH, Shi WF, Meng S, Liu Y, Liu B, Li GF, Xie LX
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:741-751
Published Date: 28 February 2018

Effect of the economic crisis on the use of health and home care services among Spanish COPD patients
de Miguel-Diez J, Lopez-de-Andres A, Hernandez-Barrera V, Jimenez-Trujillo I, Puente-Maestu L, Cerezo-Lajas A, Jimenez-Garcia R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:725-739
Published Date: 28 February 2018

The relationship between exercise capacity and different functional markers in pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD
Kerti M, Balogh Z, Kelemen K, Varga JT
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:717-724
Published Date: 28 February 2018

Reduced MBD2 expression enhances airway inflammation in bronchial epithelium in COPD
Zeng ZL, Li M, Chen JK, Li QH, Ning Q, Zhao JP, Xu YJ, Xie JG, Yu J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:703-715
Published Date: 28 February 2018

Factors associated with appropriate inhaler use in patients with COPD – lessons from the REAL survey
Price D, Keininger DL, Viswanad B, Gasser M, Walda S, Gutzwiller FS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:695-702
Published Date: 26 February 2018

Early life insults as determinants of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adult life
Savran O, Ulrik CS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:683-693
Published Date: 26 February 2018

Co-existence of COPD and bronchiectasis: a risk factor for a high ratio of main pulmonary artery to aorta diameter (PA:A) from computed tomography in COPD patients
Dou S, Zheng C, Ji X, Wang W, Xie M, Cui L, Xiao W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:675-681
Published Date: 26 February 2018


Obstructive sleep apnea, COPD, the overlap syndrome, and mortality: results from the 2005–2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Du W, Liu J, Zhou J, Ye D, OuYang Y, Deng Q
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:665-674
Published Date: 27 February 2018

Real-life evaluation of COPD treatment in a Bulgarian population: a 1-year prospective, observational, noninterventional study
Ivanov Y, Nikolaev I, Nemeth I
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:653-663
Published Date: 22 February 2018

The outcome and the influencing factors of the age of onset in post-mortem of chronic bronchitis patients: a retrospective study
Zhu L, Ni Z, Luo X, Zhang Z, Wang S, Meng Z, Gu X, Wang X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:645-652
Published Date: 21 February 2018

Relationship of annual change in bone mineral density with extent of emphysematous lesions and pulmonary function in patients with COPD
Goto K, Ogawa E, Shimizu K, Makita H, Suzuki H, Kawata Y, Niki N, Nishimura M, Nakano Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:639-644
Published Date: 20 February 2018

TNF promoter polymorphisms are associated with genetic susceptibility in COPD secondary to tobacco smoking and biomass burning
Reséndiz-Hernández JM, Ambrocio-Ortiz E, Pérez-Rubio G, López-Flores LA, Abarca-Rojano E, Pavón-Romero GF, Flores-Trujillo F, Hernández-Zenteno RJ, Camarena A, Pérez-Rodríguez M, Salazar AM, Ramírez-Venegas A, Falfán-Valencia R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:627-637
Published Date: 16 February 2018

Safety and effectiveness of the high-frequency chest wall oscillation vs intrapulmonary percussive ventilation in patients with severe COPD

Nicolini A, Grecchi B, Ferrari-Bravo M, Barlascini C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:617-625
Published Date: 16 February 2018


Seasonal variations in exacerbations and deaths in patients with COPD during the TIOSPIR® trial
Wise RA, Calverley PMA, Carter K, Clerisme-Beaty E, Metzdorf N, Anzueto A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:605-616
Published Date: 14 February 2018

Reduced nuclear translocation of serum response factor is associated with skeletal muscle atrophy in a cigarette smoke-induced mouse model of COPD [Corrigendum]
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 2018, 13:603-604
Published Date: 13 February 2018

Mixed Th2 and non-Th2 inflammatory pattern in the asthma–COPD overlap: a network approach
Pérez de Llano L, Cosío BG, Iglesias A, de las Cuevas N, Soler-Cataluña JJ, Izquierdo JL, López-Campos JL, Calero C, Plaza V, Miravitlles M, Torrego A, Martinez‐Moragon E, Soriano JB, Lopez Viña A, Bobolea I
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:591-601
Published Date: 12 February 2018

Burden of COPD in Nepal
Adhikari TB, Neupane D, Kallestrup P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:583-589
Published Date: 9 February 2018

Endoplasmic reticulum chaperone GRP78 mediates cigarette smoke-induced necroptosis and injury in bronchial epithelium
Wang Y, Zhou JS, Xu XC, Li ZY, Chen HP, Ying SM, Li W, Shen HH, Chen ZH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:571-581
Published Date: 9 February 2018

New bacterial growth in bronchial secretions after bronchoscopic valve implantation
Sarmand N, Gompelmann D, Kontogianni K, Polke M, Herth FJF, Eberhardt R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:565-570
Published Date: 8 February 2018


CT densitometry in emphysema: a systematic review of its clinical utility
Crossley D, Renton M, Khan M, Low EV, Turner AM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:547-563
Published Date: 7 February 2018

Immune cell response to strenuous resistive breathing: comparison with whole body exercise and the effects of antioxidants
Asimakos A, Toumpanakis D, Karatza MH, Vasileiou S, Katsaounou P, Mastora Z, Vassilakopoulos T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:529-545
Published Date: 7 February 2018

Alterations of the default mode network and cognitive impairments in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Hu XW, Wang HB, Tu YH, Fei MD, Yin MM, Fei GH, Yu YQ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:519-528
Published Date: 7 February 2018

Incidence and risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a Korean community-based cohort
Leem AY, Park B, Kim YS, Jung JY, Won S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:509-517
Published Date: 5 February 2018

Long-term health-related quality-of-life and symptom response profiles with arformoterol in COPD: results from a 52-week trial
Donohue JF, Bollu VK, Stull DE, Nelson LM, Williams VSL, Stensland MD, Hanania NA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:499-508
Published Date: 5 February 2018

Missed diagnosis and overtreatment of COPD among smoking primary care population in Central Greece: old problems persist
Stafyla E, Kotsiou OS, Deskata K, Gourgoulianis KI
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:487-498
Published Date: 5 February 2018

Annexin A1 is elevated in patients with COPD and affects lung fibroblast function
Lai TW, Li YY, Mai ZJ, Wen XX, Lv YY, Xie ZQ, Lv QC, Chen M, Wu D, Wu B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:473-486
Published Date: 5 February 2018

The minimal important difference for target lobe volume reduction after endoscopic valve therapy
Gompelmann D, Kontogianni K, Schuhmann M, Eberhardt R, Heussel CP, Herth FJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:465-472
Published Date: 1 February 2018

Do not do in COPD: consensus statement on overuse
Villar-Álvarez F, Moreno-Zabaleta R, Mira-Solves JJ, Calvo-Corbella E, Díaz-Lobato S, González-Torralba F, Hernando-Sanz A, Núñez-Palomo S, Salgado-Aranda S, Simón-Rodríguez B, Vaquero-Lozano P, Navarro-Soler IM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:451-463
Published Date: 2 February 2018

Cadmium nanoparticles citrullinate cytokeratins within lung epithelial cells: cadmium as a potential cause of citrullination in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Hutchinson D, Müller J, McCarthy JE, Gun'ko YK, Verma NK, Bi X, Di Cristo L, Kickham L, Movia D, Prina-Mello A, Volkov Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:441-449
Published Date: 31 January 2018

The distribution of blood eosinophil levels in a Japanese COPD clinical trial database and in the rest of the world
Barnes N, Ishii T, Hizawa N, Midwinter D, James M, Hilton E, Jones PW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:433-440
Published Date: 2 February 2018

Alpha 1 antitrypsin to treat lung disease in alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency: recent developments and clinical implications
Chapman KR, Chorostowska-Wynimko J, Koczulla AR, Ferrarotti I, McElvaney NG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:419-432
Published Date: 31 January 2018

The YKL-40 protein is a potential biomarker for COPD: a meta-analysis and systematic review
Tong X, Wang D, Liu S, Ma Y, Li Z, Tian P, Fan H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:409-418
Published Date: 30 January 2018

Management of airway mucus hypersecretion in chronic airway inflammatory disease: Chinese expert consensus (English edition)
Shen Y, Huang S, Kang J, Lin J, Lai K, Sun Y, Xiao W, Yang L, Yao W, Cai S, Huang K, Wen F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:399-407
Published Date: 30 January 2018

Sex-specific cardiopulmonary exercise testing indices to estimate the severity of inoperable chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Chen TX, Pudasaini B, Guo J, Gong SG, Jiang R, Wang L, Zhao QH, Wu WH, Yuan P, Liu JM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:385-397
Published Date: 26 January 2018

Emphysema and bronchiectasis in COPD patients with previous pulmonary tuberculosis: computed tomography features and clinical implications
Jin J, Li S, Yu W, Liu XF, Sun Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:375-384
Published Date: 24 January 2018

Symptom burden and self-management in persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bringsvor HB, Skaug K, Langeland E, Oftedal BF, Assmus J, Gundersen D, Osborne RH, Bentsen SB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:365-373
Published Date: 24 January 2018

The clinical implication of serum cyclophilin A in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Zhang M, Tang J, Yin J, Wang X, Feng X, Yang X, Shan H, Zhang Q, Zhang J, Li Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:357-363
Published Date: 19 January 2018

Impact of using the new GOLD classification on the distribution of COPD severity in clinical practice
Hernández M, García G, Falco J, García AR, Martín V, Ibarrola M, Quadrelli S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:351-356
Published Date: 17 January 2018

Role of eosinophils in airway inflammation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Tashkin DP, Wechsler ME
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:335-349
Published Date: 17 January 2018

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

Bordoni B, Marelli F, Morabito B, Sacconi B, Caiazzo P, Castagna R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:325-334
Published Date: 17 January 2018

Risk of empyema in patients with COPD
Lu HY, Liao KM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:317-324
Published Date: 15 January 2018

The annual direct costs of stable COPD in Greece
Stafyla E, Geitona M, Kerenidi T, Economou A, Daniil Z, Gourgoulianis KI
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:309-315
Published Date: 15 January 2018

Epidemiological study of PM2.5 and risk of COPD-related hospital visits in association with particle constituents in Chuncheon, Korea
Jo YS, Lim MN, Han YJ, Kim WJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:299-307
Published Date: 12 January 2018

Narrative medicine to improve the management and quality of life of patients with COPD: the first experience applying parallel chart in Italy
Banfi P, Cappuccio A, Latella ME, Reale L, Muscianisi E, Marini MG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:287-297
Published Date: 11 January 2018

Economic burden of COPD in a Swedish cohort: the ARCTIC study
Lisspers K, Larsson K, Johansson G, Janson C, Costa-Scharplatz M, Gruenberger JB, Uhde M, Jorgensen L, Gutzwiller FS, Ställberg B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:275-285
Published Date: 11 January 2018


Efficacy of supervised maintenance exercise following pulmonary rehabilitation on health care use: a systematic review and meta-analysis


Jenkins AR, Gowler H, Curtis F, Holden NS, Bridle C, Jones AW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:257-273
Published Date: 10 January 2018

Independent determinants of disease-related quality of life in COPD – scope for nonpharmacologic interventions?
Brien SB, Stuart B, Dickens AP, Kendrick T, Jordan RE, Adab P, Thomas M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:247-256
Published Date: 9 January 2018

Antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in patients with bronchiectasis: prevalence, risk factors and prognostic implications
Gao YH, Guan WJ, Zhu YN, Chen RC, Zhang GJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:237-246
Published Date: 9 January 2018

Which patients with moderate hypoxemia benefit from long-term oxygen therapy? Ways forward
Ekström M, Ringbaek T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:231-235
Published Date: 9 January 2018

Phenotyping COPD exacerbations using imaging and blood-based biomarkers
Alotaibi NM, Chen V, Hollander Z, Hague CJ, Murphy DT, Leipsic JA, DeMarco ML, FitzGerald JM, McManus BM, Ng RT, Sin DD
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:217-229
Published Date: 8 January 2018

Relationship between exercise endurance and static hyperinflation in a post hoc analysis of two clinical trials in patients with COPD
Singh S, Maltais F, Tombs L, Fahy WA, Vahdati-Bolouri M, Locantore N, Riley JH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:203-215
Published Date: 8 January 2018


Predictors of pneumonia on routine chest radiographs in patients with COPD: a post hoc analysis of two 1-year randomized controlled trials


Rubin DB, Ahmad HA, O'Neal M, Bennett S, Lettis S, Galkin DV, Crim C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:189-201
Published Date: 8 January 2018

Russian guidelines for the management of COPD: algorithm of pharmacologic treatment
Aisanov Z, Avdeev S, Arkhipov V, Belevskiy A, Chuchalin A, Leshchenko I, Ovcharenko S, Shmelev E, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:183-187
Published Date: 8 January 2018

Religious coping and religiosity in patients with COPD following pulmonary rehabilitation
da Silva GP, Nascimento FA, Macêdo TP, Morano MT, Mesquita R, Pereira ED
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:175-181
Published Date: 4 January 2018

2017 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease reclassifies half of COPD subjects to lower risk group
Högman M, Sulku J, Ställberg B, Janson C, Bröms K, Hedenström H, Lisspers K, Malinovschi A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:165-173
Published Date: 3 January 2018

Airway reactivity to mannitol is similarly increased in chronic cigarette and water pipe smokers
Scherr A, Schmidlin J, Albisser S, Tamm M, Stolz D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:157-163
Published Date: 3 January 2018

Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke from husband more strongly impacts on the airway obstruction of nonsmoking women
Suyama K, Kozu R, Tanaka T, Ishimatsu Y, Sawai T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:149-155
Published Date: 28 December 2017

Impact of acute exacerbations on platelet reactivity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Muñoz-Esquerre M, Ferreiro JL, Huertas D, Marcano AL, López-Sánchez M, Roura G, Gómez-Hospital JA, Dorca J, Cequier A, Santos S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:141-148
Published Date: 28 December 2017

Understanding of COPD among final-year medical students
Mohigefer J, Calero-Acuña C, Marquez-Martin E, Ortega-Ruiz F, Lopez-Campos JL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:131-139
Published Date: 28 December 2017

Risk factors predict frequent hospitalization in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD
Wei X, Ma ZQ, Yu N, Ren JT, Jin CW, Mi JY, Shi MJ, Tian LB, Gao YZ, Guo YM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:121-129
Published Date: 27 December 2017

Examining 30-day COPD readmissions through the emergency department
Rezaee ME, Ward CE, Nuanez B, Rezaee DA, Ditkoff J, Halalau A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:109-120
Published Date: 27 December 2017

Comparison of COPD Assessment Test and Clinical COPD Questionnaire to predict the risk of exacerbation
Jo YS, Yoon HI, Kim DK, Yoo CG, Lee CH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:101-107
Published Date: 22 December 2017

Cardiopulmonary exercise test and PaO2 in evaluation of pulmonary hypertension in COPD
Skjørten I, Hilde JM, Melsom MN, Hisdal J, Hansteen V, Steine K, Humerfelt S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:91-100
Published Date: 22 December 2017

Association between respiratory impedance measured by forced oscillation technique and exacerbations in patients with COPD
Yamagami H, Tanaka A, Kishino Y, Mikuni H, Kawahara T, Ohta S, Yamamoto M, Suzuki S, Ohnishi T, Sagara H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:79-89
Published Date: 22 December 2017

The impact of indacaterol/glycopyrronium fixed-dose combination versus tiotropium monotherapy on lung function and treatment preference: a randomized crossover study – the FAVOR study
Kardos P, Hagedorn-Peinz I
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:69-77
Published Date: 22 December 2017

Geographical distribution of COPD prevalence in Europe, estimated by an inverse distance weighting interpolation technique
Blanco I, Diego I, Bueno P, Fernández E, Casas-Maldonado F, Esquinas C, Soriano JB, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:57-67
Published Date: 21 December 2017

Inhaled therapies in patients with moderate COPD in clinical practice: current thinking
Ariel A, Altraja A, Belevskiy A, Boros PW, Danila E, Fležar M, Koblizek V, Fridlender ZG, Kostov K, Krams A, Milenkovic B, Somfay A, Tkacova R, Tudoric N, Ulmeanu R, Valipour A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:45-56
Published Date: 21 December 2017

Survival following pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD: the effect of program completion and change in incremental shuttle walking test distance
Houchen-Wolloff L, Williams JEA, Green RH, Woltmann G, Steiner MC, Sewell L, Morgan MD, Singh SJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:37-44
Published Date: 20 December 2017

Microbiological airway colonization in COPD patients with severe emphysema undergoing endoscopic lung volume reduction
Trudzinski FC, Seiler F, Wilkens H, Metz C, Kamp A, Bals R, Gärtner B, Lepper PM, Becker SL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:29-35
Published Date: 19 December 2017

Association of innate defense proteins BPIFA1 and BPIFB1 with disease severity in COPD
De Smet EG, Seys LJM, Verhamme FM, Vanaudenaerde BM, Brusselle GG, Bingle CD, Bracke KR
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:11-27
Published Date: 19 December 2017

Anxiety and depression among dairy farmers: the impact of COPD
Guillien A, Laurent L, Soumagne T, Puyraveau M, Laplante JJ, Andujar P, Annesi-Maesano I, Roche N, Degano B, Dalphin JC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2018, 13:1-9
Published Date: 19 December 2017