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Archive: Volume 14, 2019

Inhaled Corticosteroids Prescribed for COPD Patients with Mild or Moderate Airflow Limitation: Who Warrants a Trial of Withdrawal?
Harries TH, Gilworth G, Corrigan CJ, Murphy PB, Hart N, Thomas M, White PT
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:3063-3066
Published Date: 3 January 2020

Low Liver Density Is Linked to Cardiovascular Comorbidity in COPD: An ECLIPSE Cohort Analysis
Viglino D, Martin M, Almeras N, Després JP, Coxson HO, Pépin JL, Vivodtzev I, Maltais F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:3053-3061
Published Date: 3 January 2020

CAT Score and SGRQ Definitions of Chronic Bronchitis as an Alternative to the Classical Definition
Choi JY, Yoon HK, Shin KC, Park SY, Lee CY, Ra SW, Jung KS, Yoo KH, Lee CH, Rhee CK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:3043-3052
Published Date: 30 December 2019


Mixed Phenotype of Emphysema and Airway Wall Thickening Is Associated with Frequent Exacerbation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
Lim JU, Kim EK, Lim SY, Lee JH, Lee JS, Lee SD, Oh YM, Rhee CK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:3035-3042
Published Date: 30 December 2019


Lifetime Occupational History, Respiratory Symptoms and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Results from a Population-Based Study


Vinnikov D, Raushanova A, Kyzayeva A, Romanova Z, Tulekov Z, Kenessary D, Auyezova A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:3025-3034
Published Date: 30 December 2019

Baseline Exercise Tolerance and Perceived Dyspnea to Identify the Ideal Candidate to Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Risk Chart in COPD Patients
Costi S, Crisafulli E, Trianni L, Beghè B, Faverzani S, Scopelliti G, Chetta A, Clini E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:3017-3023
Published Date: 27 December 2019

Peripheral Blood Eosinophil as a Biomarker in Outcomes of Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Wu HX, Zhuo KQ, Cheng DY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:3003-3015
Published Date: 24 December 2019

Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Budesonide/Glycopyrrolate/Formoterol Fumarate Metered Dose Inhaler Formulated Using Co-Suspension Delivery Technology in Japanese Patients with COPD
Ichinose M, Fukushima Y, Inoue Y, Hataji O, Ferguson GT, Rabe KF, Hayashi N, Okada H, Takikawa M, Bourne E, Ballal S, DeAngelis K, Aurivillius M, Reisner C, Dorinsky P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2993-3002
Published Date: 23 December 2019

Efficacy and Safety of Budesonide/Glycopyrrolate/Formoterol Fumarate Metered Dose Inhaler Formulated Using Co-Suspension Delivery Technology in Japanese Patients with COPD: A Subgroup Analysis of the KRONOS Study
Ichinose M, Fukushima Y, Inoue Y, Hataji O, Ferguson GT, Rabe KF, Hayashi N, Okada H, Takikawa M, Bourne E, Ballal S, DeAngelis K, Aurivillius M, Dorinsky P, Reisner C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2979-2991
Published Date: 23 December 2019

Novel Respiratory Impedance-Based Phenotypes Reflect Different Pathophysiologies in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
Matsuo Y, Ogawa E, Seto-Yukimura R, Ryujin Y, Kinose D, Yamaguchi M, Osawa M, Nagao T, Kurosawa H, Nakano Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2971-2977
Published Date: 20 December 2019

A Cross-Sectional Study in Patients with Severe COPD to Assess the Perception of Symptom Variability (COPVAR) in the Middle East and Africa
Kokturk N, Abuharbid W, Albanna AS, Gunen H, Gurgun A, Khadadah M, Malvolti E, Soliman M, van Zyl-Smit R, Zidouni N, Alzaabi A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2959-2970
Published Date: 20 December 2019

Revefenacin: A Once-Daily, Long-Acting Bronchodilator For Nebulized Treatment Of COPD
Donohue JF, Mahler DA, Sethi S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2947-2958
Published Date: 19 December 2019

Comparative Effectiveness Of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Use In Uncomplicated Acute Exacerbations Of COPD: A Multi-Cohort Study
Ernst P, Dahl M, Chateau D, Daneman N, Quail J, Sketris IS, Fisher A, Zhang J, Bugden S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2939-2946
Published Date: 18 December 2019

Clinical Significance of Bronchodilator Responsiveness Evaluated by Forced Vital Capacity in COPD: SPIROMICS Cohort Analysis
Barjaktarevic IZ, Buhr RG, Wang X, Hu S, Couper D, Anderson W, Kanner RE, Paine III R, Bhatt SP, Bhakta NR, Arjomandi M, Kaner RJ, Pirozzi CS, Curtis JL, O'Neal WK, Woodruff PG, Han MK, Martinez FJ, Hansel N, Wells JM, Ortega VE, Hoffman EA, Doerschuk CM, Kim V, Dransfield MT, Drummond MB, Bowler R, Criner G, Christenson SA, Ronish B, Peters SP, Krishnan JA, Tashkin DP, Cooper CB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2927-2938
Published Date: 20 December 2019

Assessment of COPD-Related Knowledge Among Internal Medicine Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study
Ma Y, Peng Y, Chen P, Nie N, Chen Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2917-2925
Published Date: 17 December 2019

Impact of Therapy Persistence on Exacerbations and Resource Use in Patients Who Initiated COPD Therapy
Dalon F, Devouassoux G, Belhassen M, Nachbaur G, Correia Da Silva C, Sail L, Jacoud F, Chouaid C, Van Ganse E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2905-2915
Published Date: 16 December 2019

Convergent Validity and Minimal Clinically Important Difference of the Maugeri Foundation Respiratory Failure Questionnaire (MRF-28) and the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-Specific Health-Related Quality of Life questionnaire (VQ11)
Coquart JB, Heutte N, Terce G, Grosbois JM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2895-2903
Published Date: 13 December 2019

Serum Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Levels and the Clinical Course of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Takei N, Suzuki M, Makita H, Konno S, Shimizu K, Kimura H, Kimura H, Nishimura M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2885-2893
Published Date: 10 December 2019


Metabolic Syndrome in Early Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Gender Differences and Impact on Exacerbation and Medical Costs
Choi HS, Rhee CK, Park YB, Yoo KH, Lim SY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2873-2883
Published Date: 10 December 2019

Influence of Emphysema and Air Trapping Heterogeneity on Pulmonary Function in Patients with COPD
Li K, Gao Y, Pan Z, Jia X, Yan Y, Min X, Huang K, Jiang T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2863-2872
Published Date: 6 December 2019

The IMPACT Study – Single Inhaler Triple Therapy (FF/UMEC/VI) Versus FF/VI And UMEC/VI In Patients With COPD: Efficacy And Safety In A Japanese Population
Kato M, Tomii K, Hashimoto K, Nezu Y, Ishii T, Jones CE, Kilbride S, Gross AS, Clifton CS, Lipson DA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2849-2861
Published Date: 6 December 2019

An Evaluation Of Single And Dual Long-Acting Bronchodilator Therapy As Effective Interventions In Maintenance Therapy-Naïve Patients With COPD
Singh D, D'Urzo AD, Donohue JF, Kerwin EM, Molins E, Chuecos F, Ribera A, Jarreta D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2835-2848
Published Date: 6 December 2019

Predictive Value of Combining Inflammatory Biomarkers and Rapid Decline of FEV1 for COPD in Chinese Population: A Prospective Cohort Study
Wang Y, Liao J, Zhong Y, Zhang C, Li X, Wang G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2825-2833
Published Date: 5 December 2019

Physical Activity in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Long-Term Oxygen Therapy: A Cross-Sectional Study
Paneroni M, Ambrosino N, Simonelli C, Bertacchini L, Venturelli M, Vitacca M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2815-2823
Published Date: 5 December 2019
Not All COPD Patients Benefit from Prophylactic Noninvasive Ventilation After Scheduled Extubation: An Exploratory Study
Gong Y, Han X, Duan J, Huang S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2809-2814
Published Date: 5 December 2019

“Breathing New Life Into Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)” – Results From An Online Survey Of UK Patients
Titmarsh S, Poliziani M, Russell RE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2799-2807
Published Date: 4 December 2019


Clinical Effects Of Acupuncture On The Pathophysiological Mechanism Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease During Exercise
Maekura T, Miki K, Miki M, Kitada S, Maekura R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2787-2798
Published Date: 5 December 2019

Repetitive Saliva Swallowing Test Predicts COPD Exacerbation
Yoshimatsu Y, Tobino K, Sueyasu T, Nishizawa S, Ko Y, Yasuda M, Ide H, Tsuruno K, Miyajima H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2777-2785
Published Date: 4 December 2019

Critical Inhaler Handling Error Is an Independent Risk Factor for Frequent Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Interim Results of a Single Center Prospective Study
Ahn JH, Chung JH, Shin KC, Choi EY, Jin HJ, Lee MS, Nam MJ, Lee KH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2767-2775
Published Date: 2 December 2019

Body Composition of Filipino Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients in Relation to Their Lung Function, Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life
Chua JR, Albay AB Jr, Tee ML
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2759-2765
Published Date: 2 December 2019

Velocity Transfer Function In The Right Pulmonary Artery And Impaired Cardiopulmonary Reserve In COPD
Sharifov OF, Denney TS Jr, Wells JM, Payne GA, Gulati S, Gupta H, Dransfield MT, Lloyd SG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2753-2757
Published Date: 2 December 2019

Clinical Characteristics Of Patients With Asthma COPD Overlap (ACO) In Australian Primary Care
Izbicki G, Teo V, Liang J, Russell GM, Holland AE, Zwar NA, Bonevski B, Mahal A, Eustace P, Paul E, Phillips K, Wilson S, George J, Abramson MJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2745-2752
Published Date: 3 December 2019


Effect of Erdosteine on COPD Exacerbations in COPD Patients with Moderate Airflow Limitation
Calverley PMA, Page C, Dal Negro RW, Fontana G, Cazzola M, Cicero AF, Pozzi E, Wedzicha JA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2733-2744
Published Date: 2 December 2019

Clinical Outcomes Of Using Nebulized Budesonide As The Initial Treatment For Acute Exacerbations Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Post-Hoc Analysis
Zheng JP, Zhang J, Ma LJ, Chen P, Huang M, Ou XM, Zhao ZW, Jiang SJ, Cao J, Yao W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2725-2731
Published Date: 29 November 2019

Exacerbation Frequency And Eosinophil Counts Among Patients With COPD Currently Prescribed Triple Therapy
Benson VS, Pascoe KC, Siddall J, Small M, Müllerová H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2711-2723
Published Date: 29 November 2019

Erythromycin Prevents Elastin Peptide-Induced Emphysema and Modulates CD4+T Cell Responses in Mice
Tang S, Ma T, Zhang H, Zhang J, Zhong X, Tan C, Qiu Y, Zeng W, Feng X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2697-2709
Published Date: 29 November 2019

Cost-Effectiveness Of Once-Daily Single-Inhaler Triple Therapy In COPD: The IMPACT Trial
Ismaila AS, Risebrough N, Schroeder M, Shah D, Martin A, Goodall EC, Ndirangu K, Criner G, Dransfield M, Halpin DMG, Han MK, Lomas DA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2681-2695
Published Date: 29 November 2019

The Attitudes of Pulmonologists Regarding Smoking Behavior of Their Patients with Advanced COPD: A Qualitative Research
Mooren K, van der Linden GGH, Pool K, Engels Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2673-2679
Published Date: 29 November 2019

Evaluation of the Characteristics of Asthma in Severe and Extremely Severe COPD
Chen F, Lin G, Huang X, Liu Y, Zeng Z, Guo Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2663-2671
Published Date: 3 December 2019

Development of a Standard Set of Outcome Domains and Proposed Measures for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care Physical Therapy Practice in the Netherlands: a Modified RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method
Verburg AC, van Dulmen SA, Kiers H, Ypinga JHL, Nijhuis-van der Sanden MWG, van der Wees PJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2649-2661
Published Date: 28 November 2019


Prescription Status and Clinical Outcomes of Methylxanthines and Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists in Mild-to-Moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Lee JK, Rhee CK, Kim K, Ra SW, Lee JH, Jung KS, Yoo KH, Kim YI, Kim DK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2639-2647
Published Date: 27 November 2019


Clinical And Economic Burden Of Eosinophilic COPD In A Large Retrospective US Cohort
Trudo F, Kallenbach L, Vasey J, Chung Y, Wilk A, Slipski L, O'Brien D, Strange C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2625-2637
Published Date: 26 November 2019

Dual Role For A MEK Inhibitor As A Modulator Of Inflammation And Host Defense Mechanisms With Potential Therapeutic Application In COPD
Kurian N, Cohen TS, Öberg L, De Zan E, Skogberg G, Vollmer S, Baturcam E, Svanberg P, Bonn B, Smith PD, Vaarala O, Cunoosamy DM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2611-2624
Published Date: 26 November 2019

Comprehensive Effects of Organized Education for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Jang JG, Kim JS, Chung JH, Shin KC, Ahn JH, Lee MS, Bang SH, Park DY, Nam MJ, Jin HJ, Lee KH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2603-2609
Published Date: 25 November 2019

Copper-Heparin Inhalation Therapy To Repair Emphysema: A Scientific Rationale
Janssen R, Wouters EFM, Janssens W, Daamen WF, Hagedoorn P, de Wit HAJM, Serré J, Gayan-Ramirez G, Franssen FME, Reynaert NL, von der Thüsen JH, Frijlink HW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2587-2602
Published Date: 25 November 2019

Respiratory Mechanics and Diaphragmatic Dysfunction in COPD Patients Who Failed Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
Marchioni A, Tonelli R, Fantini R, Tabbì L, Castaniere I, Livrieri F, Bedogni S, Ruggieri V, Pisani L, Nava S, Clini E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2575-2585
Published Date: 22 November 2019

Sputum Exosomal microRNAs Profiling Reveals Critical Pathways Modulated By Pseudomonas aeruginosa Colonization In Bronchiectasis
Huang Y, Chen C, Yuan J, Li H, Han X, Chen R, Guan W, Zhong N
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2563-2573
Published Date: 22 November 2019

Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy With And Without Oscillation And Hospital Length Of Stay For Acute Exacerbation Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Milan S, Bondalapati P, Megally M, Patel E, Vaghasia P, Gross L, Bachman EM, Chadha P, Weingarten JA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2553-2561
Published Date: 20 November 2019

Impact Of Peak Oxygen Pulse On Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Wu CW, Hsieh PC, Yang MC, Tzeng IS, Wu YK, Lan CC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2543-2551
Published Date: 20 November 2019

Diagnosing Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Using A PCR/Luminescence-Based Technology
Veith M, Klemmer A, Anton I, El Hamss R, Rapun N, Janciauskiene S, Kotke V, Herr C, Bals R, Vogelmeier CF, Greulich T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2535-2542
Published Date: 18 November 2019

Improving Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Patients With COPD: A Pilot Project
Li A, Chan YH, Liew MF, Pandey R, Phua J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2527-2533
Published Date: 15 November 2019

Blood Neutrophils In COPD But Not Asthma Exhibit A Primed Phenotype With Downregulated CD62L Expression
Lokwani R, Wark PAB, Baines KJ, Fricker M, Barker D, Simpson JL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2517-2525
Published Date: 15 November 2019

Exercise Ameliorates Emphysema Of Cigarette Smoke-Induced COPD In Mice Through The Exercise-Irisin-Nrf2 Axis
Kubo H, Asai K, Kojima K, Sugitani A, Kyomoto Y, Okamoto A, Yamada K, Ijiri N, Watanabe T, Hirata K, Kawaguchi T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2507-2516
Published Date: 14 November 2019

The Screening Value Of ESS, SACS, BQ, And SBQ On Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Xiong M, Hu W, Dong M, Wang M, Chen J, Xiong H, Zhong M, Jiang Y, Liu D, Hu K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2497-2505
Published Date: 13 November 2019

Statistical Process Control Improves The Feasibility Of Remote Physiological Monitoring In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Cooper CB, Sirichana W, Neufeld EV, Taylor M, Wang X, Dolezal BA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2485-2496
Published Date: 13 November 2019

Ultrasound Assessment Of Diaphragmatic Function During Acute Exacerbation Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Pilot Study
Lim SY, Lim G, Lee YJ, Cho YJ, Park JS, Yoon HI, Lee JH, Lee CT
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2479-2484
Published Date: 7 November 2019

Clinical Features Of Women With COPD: Sex Differences In A Cross-Sectional Study In Spain (“The ESPIRAL-ES Study”)
Trigueros JA, Riesco JA, Alcázar-Navarrete B, Campuzano A, Pérez J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2469-2478
Published Date: 5 November 2019

Quadriceps Endurance Increases Following Cycling Exercise With Non-Invasive Ventilation In Moderate-To-Severe COPD Patients. A Non-Randomized Controlled Study
Labeix P, Berger M, Court Fortune I, Feasson L, Verges S, Costes F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2461-2468
Published Date: 5 November 2019

A Cross-Sectional Study Assessing Appropriateness Of Inhaled Corticosteroid Treatment In Primary And Secondary Care Patients With COPD In Sweden
Sulku J, Janson C, Melhus H, Malinovschi A, Ställberg B, Bröms K, Högman M, Lisspers K, Hammarlund-Udenaes M, Nielsen EI
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2451-2460
Published Date: 5 November 2019

Influence Of Socioeconomic Deprivation On Short- And Long-Term Outcomes Of Home-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Grosbois JM, Heluain-Robiquet J, Machuron F, Terce G, Chenivesse C, Wallaert B, Le Rouzic O
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2441-2449
Published Date: 31 October 2019

Low FEV1 Is Associated With Increased Risk Of Cachexia In COPD Patients
Mokari-Yamchi A, Jabbari M, Sharifi A, Barati M, Kheirouri S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2433-2440
Published Date: 31 October 2019

An Oral Whole-Cell Killed Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae Immunotherapeutic For The Prevention Of Acute Exacerbations Of Chronic Airway Disease
Clancy RL, Cripps AW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2423-2431
Published Date: 25 October 2019


The Burden Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) In Finland: Impact Of Disease Severity And Eosinophil Count On Healthcare Resource Utilization
Viinanen A, Lassenius MI, Toppila I, Karlsson A, Veijalainen L, Idänpään-Heikkilä JJ, Laitinen T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2409-2421
Published Date: 25 October 2019


External Validation Of The Updated ADO Score In COPD Patients From The Birmingham COPD Cohort
Keene SJ, Jordan RE, Franssen FME, de Vries F, Martin J, Sitch A, Turner AM, Dickens AP, Fitzmaurice D, Adab P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2395-2407
Published Date: 24 October 2019

ST2 Predicts Mortality In Patients With Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure Treated With Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Jónsdóttir B, Ziebell Severinsen M, von Wowern F, San Miguel C, Goetze JP, Melander O
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2385-2393
Published Date: 23 October 2019

Prevalence Of Chronic Hypercapnia In Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Data From The HOmeVent Registry
Dreher M, Neuzeret PC, Windisch W, Martens D, Hoheisel G, Gröschel A, Woehrle H, Fetsch T, Graml A, Köhnlein T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2377-2384
Published Date: 18 October 2019
Progression Of Physical Inactivity In COPD Patients: The Effect Of Time And Climate Conditions – A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study [Corrigendum]
Boutou AK, Raste Y, Demeyer H, Troosters T, Polkey MI, Vogiatzis I, Louvaris Z, Rabinovich RA, van der Molen T, Garcia-Aymerich J, Hopkinson NS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2375-2376
Published Date: 18 October 2019

Nebulized Colistin And Continuous Cyclic Azithromycin In Severe COPD Patients With Chronic Bronchial Infection Due To Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Montón C, Prina E, Pomares X, Cugat JR, Casabella A, Oliva JC, Gallego M, Monsó E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2365-2373
Published Date: 17 October 2019

Association between airflow limitation severity and reduced bone mineral density in Japanese men
Watanabe K, Onoue A, Kubota K, Higashi N, Hayashi T, Tsuda T, Omori H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2355-2363
Published Date: 16 October 2019


Improvement In Self-Reported Physical Functioning With Tiotropium/Olodaterol In Central And Eastern European COPD Patients
Valipour A, Tamm M, Kociánová J, Bayer V, Sanzharovskaya M, Medvedchikov A, Haaksma-Herczegh M, Mucsi J, Fridlender Z, Toma C, Belevskiy A, Matula B, Šorli J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2343-2354
Published Date: 11 October 2019

The Difficulty Of Improving Quality Of Life In COPD Patients With Depression And Associated Factors
Lim JU, Park CK, Kim TH, Jang AS, Park YB, Rhee CK, Jung KS, Yoo KH, Lee WY, Yoon HK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2331-2341
Published Date: 9 October 2019

Overexpression Of hsa-miR-664a-3p Is Associated With Cigarette Smoke-Induced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Via Targeting FHL1
Zhong S, Chen C, Liu N, Yang L, Hu Z, Duan P, Shuai D, Zhang Q, Wang Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2319-2329
Published Date: 9 October 2019

Pharmacokinetics and safety of revefenacin in subjects with impaired renal or hepatic function
Borin MT, Lo A, Barnes CN, Pendyala S, Bourdet DL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2305-2318
Published Date: 8 October 2019

Benefits of different intensities of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with moderate-to-severe COPD according to the GOLD stage: a prospective, multicenter, single-blinded, randomized, controlled trial
He GX, Li N, Ren L, Shen HH, Liao N, Wen JJ, Xu YM, Wang J, Li QY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2291-2304
Published Date: 8 October 2019

Quantitative Emphysema Measurement On Ultra-High-Resolution CT Scans

Xu Y, Yamashiro T, Moriya H, Muramatsu S, Murayama S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2283-2290
Published Date: 8 October 2019

Impact Of Underlying Pulmonary Diseases On Treatment Outcomes In Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treated With Definitive Radiotherapy
Kim H, Yoo H, Pyo H, Ahn YC, Noh JM, Ju SG, Lee W, Park B, Kim JM, Kang N, Shin SH, Chung MP, Shin S, Kim HS, Park M, Park HY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2273-2281
Published Date: 4 October 2019

Evaluation Of HHIP Polymorphisms And Their Relationship With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Phenotypes
Bártholo TP, Porto LC, Pozzan R, Nascimento A, Da Costa CH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2267-2272
Published Date: 3 October 2019

Amino Acid-Based Metabolic Indexes Identify Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease And Further Discriminates Patients In Advanced BODE Stages
Kuo WK, Liu YC, Chu CM, Hua CC, Huang CY, Liu MH, Wang CH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2257-2266
Published Date: 30 September 2019

Temporal Trends Of Pharmacologic Therapies For Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In Alberta, Canada
Tran DT, Akpinar I, Mayers I, Makhinova T, Jacobs P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2245-2256
Published Date: 26 September 2019

National Trends In Kidney, Heart And Liver Transplants Among Patients With And Without Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In Spain (2001–2015)
de Miguel-Díez J, Jiménez-García R, Hernández-Barrera V, de Miguel-Yanes JM, Méndez-Bailón M, López-de-Andres A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2235-2243
Published Date: 26 September 2019

Time To Revise COPD Treatment Algorithm
Matsunaga K, Oishi K, Miravitlles M, Anzueto A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2229-2234
Published Date: 27 September 2019

Inhaled Corticosteroids And Risk Of Tuberculosis In Patients With Obstructive Lung Diseases: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Non-randomized Studies
Castellana G, Castellana M, Castellana C, Castellana G, Resta E, Carone M, Resta O
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2219-2227
Published Date: 26 September 2019


Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In Aboriginal Patients Of The Northern Territory Of Australia: A Landscape Perspective
Heraganahally SS, Wasgewatta SL, McNamara K, Eisemberg CC, Budd RC, Mehra S, Sajkov D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2205-2217
Published Date: 26 September 2019

Assessment Of Changes In Regional Xenon-Ventilation, Perfusion, And Ventilation-Perfusion Mismatch Using Dual-Energy Computed Tomography After Pharmacological Treatment In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Visual And Quantitative Analysis
Hwang HJ, Lee SM, Seo JB, Lee JS, Kim N, Kim C, Oh SY, Lee SW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2195-2203
Published Date: 25 September 2019

A Framework For Step Down Or Therapeutic Re-Organization For Withdrawal Of Inhaled Corticosteroids In Selected Patients With COPD: A Proposal For COPD Management
Micheletto C, Braido F, Contoli M, Di Marco F, Santus P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2185-2193
Published Date: 23 September 2019

Imidafenacin, An Orally Active Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist, Improves Pulmonary Function In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled 3×3 Crossover Phase II Trial
Machida K, Kawayama T, Kinoshita M, Ichinose M, Tsuda T, Takata S, Koto H, Yoshida M, Ashihara Y, Kawashima M, Suna H, Inoue H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2175-2184
Published Date: 19 September 2019
Nasal high-flow in acute hypercapnic exacerbation of COPD [Corrigendum]
Bräunlich J, Wirtz H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2173-2174
Published Date: 19 September 2019

Prevalence of cardiac comorbidities, and their underdetection and contribution to exertional symptoms in COPD: results from the COSYCONET cohort
Alter P, Mayerhofer BA, Kahnert K, Watz H, Waschki B, Andreas S, Biertz F, Bals R, Vogelmeier CF, Jörres RA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2163-2172
Published Date: 20 September 2019

Roundabout signaling pathway involved in the pathogenesis of COPD by integrative bioinformatics analysis
Lin YZ, Zhong XN, Chen X, Liang Y, Zhang H, Zhu DL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2145-2162
Published Date: 18 September 2019

Impact of symptom variability on clinical outcomes in COPD: analysis of a longitudinal cohort
Kim MA, Suh MK, Park J, Kim JH, Kim TH, Kim EK, Oh YM, Lee SD, Lee JH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2135-2144
Published Date: 20 September 2019
Poor outcome of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with COPD: how determinant it is? [Response to Letter]
Liao KM, Ho CH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2133-2134
Published Date: 13 September 2019
Poor outcome of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with COPD: how determinant it is? [Letter]
Singha SK, Karim HMR, Esquinas A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2131-2132
Published Date: 12 September 2019

Economic impact of delaying initiation with multiple-inhaler maintenance triple therapy in Spanish patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Sicras Mainar A, Huerta A, Navarro Artieda R, Monsó E, Landis SH, Ismaila AS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2121-2129
Published Date: 12 September 2019
Response to the letter to the editor “Nasal high-flow versus non-invasive ventilation in patients with chronic hypercapnic COPD” [Response to letter]
Wirtz H, Petroff D, Bräunlich J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2119-2120
Published Date: 9 September 2019
Letter to the editor: “Nasal high-flow versus non-invasive ventilation in patients with chronic hypercapnic COPD” [Letter]
Elshof J, Duiverman ML
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2117-2118
Published Date: 6 September 2019

CYP2B6 genetic polymorphisms influence chronic obstructive pulmonary disease susceptibility in the Hainan population
Ding Y, Li Q, Feng Q, Xu D, Wu C, Zhao J, Zhou X, Yang Y, Niu H, He P, Xing L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2103-2115
Published Date: 5 September 2019

An analysis of the degree of concordance among international guidelines regarding alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Attaway A, Majumdar U, Sandhaus RA, Nowacki AS, Stoller JK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2089-2101
Published Date: 5 September 2019

Association among genetic polymorphisms of GSTP1, HO-1, and SOD-3 and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease susceptibility
Du Y, Zhang H, Xu Y, Ding Y, Chen X, Mei Z, Ding H, Jie Z
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2081-2088
Published Date: 6 September 2019

Assessing pulmonary hypertension in COPD. Is there a role for computed tomography?

Coste F, Benlala I, Dournes G, Girodet PO, Laurent F, Berger P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2065-2079
Published Date: 4 September 2019
Effect of tiotropium/olodaterol on sedentary and active time in patients with COPD: post hoc analysis of the VESUTO® study [Erratum]
Minakata Y, Motegi T, Ueki J, Gon Y, Nakamura S, Anzai T, Hirata K, Ichinose M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2061-2064
Published Date: 3 September 2019


Evaluation of rescue medication use and medication adherence receiving umeclidinium/vilanterol versus tiotropium bromide/olodaterol
Moretz C, Bengtson LGS, Sharpsten L, Koep E, Le L, Tong J, Stanford RH, Hahn B, Ray R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2047-2060
Published Date: 4 September 2019

Risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in healthy individuals with high C-reactive protein levels by smoking status: a population-based cohort study in Korea
Lim SY, Zhao D, Guallar E, Chang Y, Ryu S, Cho J, Shim JY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2037-2046
Published Date: 3 September 2019

Evaluation of isokinetic muscle strength of upper limb and the relationship with pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength in stable COPD patients
Liu X, Li P, Wang Z, Lu Y, Li N, Xiao L, Duan H, Wang Z, Li J, Shan C, Wu W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2027-2036
Published Date: 5 September 2019

Disruption of histidine and energy homeostasis in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Diao W, Labaki WW, Han MK, Yeomans L, Sun Y, Smiley Z, Kim JH, McHugh C, Xiang P, Shen N, Sun X, Guo C, Lu M, Standiford TJ, He B, Stringer KA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2015-2025
Published Date: 3 September 2019

Trends in prescriptions and costs of inhaled medications in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a 19-year population-based study from Canada
Tavakoli H, Johnson KM, FitzGerald JM, Sin DD, Gershon AS, Kendzerska T, Sadatsafavi M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:2003-2013
Published Date: 3 September 2019

Diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Serbia: an expert group position statement
Vukoja M, Kopitovic I, Lazic Z, Milenkovic B, Stankovic I, Zvezdin B, Dudvarski Ilic A, Cekerevac I, Vukcevic M, Zugic V, Hromis S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1993-2002
Published Date: 2 September 2019

Progression of physical inactivity in COPD patients: the effect of time and climate conditions – a multicenter prospective cohort study
Boutou AK, Raste Y, Demeyer H, Troosters T, Polkey MI, Vogiatzis I, Louvaris Z, Rabinovich RA, van der Molen T, Garcia-Aymerich J, Hopkinson NS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1979-1992
Published Date: 3 September 2019


Simple standard equation for daily step count in Japanese patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Nakanishi M, Minakata Y, Tanaka R, Sugiura H, Kuroda H, Yoshida M, Yamamoto N
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1967-1977
Published Date: 30 August 2019

Association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and activity of daily living among oldest-old in China: based on Chinese Longitudinal Health Longevity Survey
Liu M, Yue Y, He Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1959-1966
Published Date: 29 August 2019

SaO2 as a predictor of exercise-induced hypoxemia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at moderate altitude
Acero Colmenares R, Lombo Moreno CE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1951-1958
Published Date: 29 August 2019

A survey exploring knowledge and beliefs about electronic cigarettes between health care providers and the general population in Egypt
Dwedar I, Ruby D, Mostafa A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1943-1950
Published Date: 30 August 2019

Circulating syndecan-1 as a novel biomarker relates to lung function, systemic inflammation, and exacerbation in COPD
Li D, Wu Y, Guo S, Qin J, Feng M, An Y, Zhang J, Li Y, Xiong S, Zhou H, Zeng Q, Chen L, Wen F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1933-1941
Published Date: 28 August 2019

Systemic inflammation and the effects of short-term antibiotic treatment for PPM positive patients with stable COPD
Wang JX, Li HQ, Zhang F, Ning W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1923-1932
Published Date: 23 August 2019

Does chronic obstructive pulmonary disease increase the risk of prostate cancer? A nationwide population-based study
Hsu WL, Chen HY, Chang FW, Hsu RJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1913-1921
Published Date: 22 August 2019

External validation of the PUMA COPD diagnostic questionnaire in a general practice sample and the PLATINO study population
Lopez Varela MV, Montes de Oca M, Wehrmeister FC, Rodriguez C, Ramirez L, Menezes A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1901-1911
Published Date: 26 August 2019

Are pulmonologists well aware of planning safe air travel for patients with COPD? The SAFCOP study
Ergan B, Arıkan H, Akgün M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1895-1900
Published Date: 22 August 2019

Bacterial load and inflammatory response in sputum of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency patients with COPD
Balbi B, Sangiorgi C, Gnemmi I, Ferrarotti I, Vallese D, Paracchini E, Delle Donne L, Corda L, Baderna P, Corsico A, Carone M, Brun P, Cappello F, Ricciardolo FLM, Ruggeri P, Mumby S, Adcock IM, Caramori G, Di Stefano A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1879-1893
Published Date: 21 August 2019

Effect of PD-1 inhibitor on exhaled nitric oxide and pulmonary function in non-small cell lung cancer patients with and without COPD
Suzuki Y, Inui N, Karayama M, Imokawa S, Yamada T, Yokomura K, Asada K, Kusagaya H, Kaida Y, Matsuda H, Koshimizu N, Toyoshima M, Masuda M, Hayakawa H, Hozumi H, Furuhashi K, Enomoto N, Fujisawa T, Nakamura Y, Suda T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1867-1877
Published Date: 21 August 2019

Contributions of cardiovascular risk and smoking to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-related changes in brain structure and function
Spilling CA, Bajaj MPK, Burrage DR, Ruickbie S, Thai NJ, Baker EH, Jones PW, Barrick TR, Dodd JW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1855-1866
Published Date: 21 August 2019

Dual versus triple therapy in patients hospitalized for COPD in France: a claims data study
Dalon F, Roche N, Belhassen M, Nolin M, Pegliasco H, Deslée G, Housset B, Devillier P, Van Ganse E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1839-1854
Published Date: 20 August 2019

Measuring and monitoring skeletal muscle function in COPD: current perspectives
Marklund S, Bui KL, Nyberg A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1825-1838
Published Date: 19 August 2019

Respiratory health and quality of life in young exclusive, habitual smokers - a comparison of waterpipe smokers, cigarette smokers and non-smokers
Hawari FI, Obeidat NA, Abu Alhalawa M, Al-Busaidi Z, Amara B, Baddar S, Elhabiby M, Elkholy H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1813-1824
Published Date: 13 August 2019

Forced expiratory volumes in 3 s is a sensitive clinical measure for assessment of bronchodilator reversibility in elderly Chinese with severe lung function impairment
Pan M, Zhang H, Sun T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1803-1811
Published Date: 7 August 2019

Effect of tiotropium/olodaterol on sedentary and active time in patients with COPD: post hoc analysis of the VESUTO® study
Minakata Y, Motegi T, Ueki J, Gon Y, Nakamura S, Anzai T, Hirata K, Ichinose M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1789-1801
Published Date: 7 August 2019

Mepolizumab in the treatment of eosinophilic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Mkorombindo T, Dransfield MT
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1779-1787
Published Date: 7 August 2019

Eicosanoids metabolized through LOX distinguish asthma–COPD overlap from COPD by metabolomics study
Cai C, Bian X, Xue M, Liu X, Hu H, Wang J, Zheng SG, Sun B, Wu JL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1769-1778
Published Date: 6 August 2019


Extreme desert dust storms and COPD morbidity on the island of Crete
Lorentzou C, Kouvarakis G, Kozyrakis GV, Kampanis NA, Trahanatzi I, Fraidakis O, Tzanakis N, Kanakidou M, Agouridakis P, Notas G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1763-1768
Published Date: 6 August 2019

Bronchodilators for hyperinflation in COPD associated with biomass smoke: clinical trial
Ramírez-Venegas A, Velázquez-Uncal M, Aranda-Chávez A, Guzmán-Bouilloud NE, Mayar-Maya ME, Pérez Lara-Albisua JL, Hernández-Zenteno RJ, Flores-Trujillo F, Sansores RH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1753-1762
Published Date: 6 August 2019

SIRT1 protects against urban particulate matter-induced airway inflammation
Lai T, Wen X, Wu D, Su G, Gao Y, Chen C, Wu W, Lv Y, Chen Z, Lv Q, Li W, Li D, Chen M, Wu B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1741-1752
Published Date: 5 August 2019
The use of multiple respiratory inhalers requiring different inhalation techniques has an adverse effect on COPD outcomes [Corrigendum]
Bosnic-Anticevich S, Chrystyn H, Costello R, Dolovich MB, Fletcher M, Lavorini F, Rodríguez-Roisin R, Ryan D, Wan Yau Ming S, Price DB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1739-1740
Published Date: 2 August 2019


Real-world effectiveness of umeclidinium/vilanterol versus fluticasone propionate/salmeterol as initial maintenance therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a retrospective cohort study
Moretz C, Sharpsten L, Bengtson LGS, Koep E, Le L, Tong J, Stanford RH, Hahn B, Ray R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1721-1737
Published Date: 1 August 2019

Global use, utility, and methods of tele-health in COPD: a health care provider survey
Alrajeh AM, Aldabayan YS, Aldhair AM, Pickett E, Quaderi SA, Alqahtani JS, Lipman M, Hurst JR
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1713-1719
Published Date: 1 August 2019

Identification of relevant variables and construction of a multidimensional index for predicting mortality in COPD patients
Xu L, Ye T, Li J, Hu Y, Xu W, Wang K, Ou C, Chen X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1703-1711
Published Date: 1 August 2019


End-of-life care in individuals with respiratory diseases: a population study comparing the dying experience between those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer
Kendzerska T, Nickerson JW, Hsu AT, Gershon AS, Talarico R, Mulpuru S, Pakhale S, Tanuseputro P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1691-1701
Published Date: 31 July 2019

eHealth for people with COPD in the Netherlands: a scoping review
Hallensleben C, van Luenen S, Rolink E, Ossebaard HC, Chavannes NH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1681-1690
Published Date: 26 July 2019

Peripheral blood CD4+ T cell populations by CD25 and Foxp3 expression as a potential biomarker: reflecting inflammatory activity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Meng ZJ, Wu JH, Zhou M, Sun SW, Miao SY, Han HL, Chen L, Xiong XZ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1669-1680
Published Date: 30 July 2019

Normal lung attenuation distribution and lung volume on computed tomography in a Chinese population
Cheng T, Li Y, Pang S, Wan H, Shi G, Cheng Q, Li Q, Pan Z, Huang S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1657-1668
Published Date: 24 July 2019

Prevalence and prognostic ability of the GOLD 2017 classification compared to the GOLD 2011 classification in a Norwegian COPD cohort
Le LAK, Johannessen A, Hardie JA, Johansen OE, Gulsvik A, Vikse BE, Bakke P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1639-1655
Published Date: 23 July 2019

Opportunistic screening for COPD in primary care: a pooled analysis of 6,710 symptomatic smokers and ex-smokers
Katsimigas A, Tupper OD, Ulrik CS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1633-1638
Published Date: 22 July 2019

Overexpression of chitotriosidase and YKL-40 in peripheral blood and sputum of healthy smokers and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Majewski S, Tworek D, Szewczyk K, Kiszałkiewicz J, Kurmanowska Z, Brzeziańska-Lasota E, Jerczyńska H, Antczak A, Piotrowski WJ, Górski P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1611-1631
Published Date: 22 July 2019

Epithelial–mesenchymal transition is driven by transcriptional and post transcriptional modulations in COPD: implications for disease progression and new therapeutics
Eapen MS, Sharma P, Gaikwad AV, Lu W, Myers S, Hansbro PM, Sohal SS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1603-1610
Published Date: 18 July 2019

Comparison of clinical baseline characteristics between Asian and Western COPD patients in a prospective, international, multicenter study
Kim KY, Miravitlles M, Sliwinski P, Costello R, Carter V, Tan J, Lapperre TS, Alcazar B, Gouder C, Esquinas C, García-Rivero JL, Kemppinen A, Tee A, Roman-Rodríguez M, Soler-Cataluña JJ, Price D, Rhee CK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1595-1601
Published Date: 25 July 2019

Quantitative CT analysis in patients with pulmonary emphysema: is lung function influenced by concomitant unspecific pulmonary fibrosis?
Feldhaus FW, Theilig DC, Hubner RH, Kuhnigk JM, Neumann K, Doellinger F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1583-1593
Published Date: 17 July 2019

Elderly patients with COPD require more health care than elderly heart failure patients do in a hospital-based home care setting
Persson HL, Lyth J, Wiréhn AB, Lind L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1569-1581
Published Date: 16 July 2019
High flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy versus non-invasive ventilation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute-moderate hypercapnic respiratory failure: an observational cohort study [Corrigendum]
Sun J, Li Y, Ling B, Zhu Q, Hu Y, Tan D, Geng P, Xu J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1567-1568
Published Date: 15 July 2019

Downregulated level of insulin in COPD patients during AE; role beyond glucose control?
Ruan W, Yan C, Zhu H, Wang S, Jia X, Shao L, Xu Z, Ying K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1559-1566
Published Date: 15 July 2019

Effects of air pollution on acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a descriptive retrospective study (pol-AECOPD)
Morantes-Caballero JA, Fajardo Rodriguez HA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1549-1557
Published Date: 11 July 2019

The effects of single inhaler triple therapy vs single inhaler dual therapy or separate triple therapy for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Lai CC, Chen CH, Lin CYH, Wang CY, Wang YH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1539-1548
Published Date: 11 July 2019

The relationship between acrolein and oxidative stress in COPD: in systemic plasma and in local lung tissue
Yasuo M, Droma Y, Kitaguchi Y, Ito M, Imamura H, Kawakubo M, Hanaoka M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1527-1537
Published Date: 12 July 2019

Effect of ambient air quality on exacerbation of COPD in patients and its potential mechanism
Yan P, Liu P, Lin R, Xiao K, Xie S, Wang K, Zhang Y, He X, Zhao S, Zhang X, Liu M, Xie L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1517-1526
Published Date: 10 July 2019

Status of and strategies for improving adherence to COPD treatment
López-Campos JL, Quintana Gallego E, Carrasco Hernández L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1503-1515
Published Date: 10 July 2019

Impact of vitamin D on spirometry findings and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Alavi Foumani A, Mehrdad M, Jafarinezhad A, Nokani K, Jafari A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1495-1501
Published Date: 8 July 2019

Effects of noninvasive ventilation on the coordination between breathing and swallowing in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Hori R, Ishida R, Isaka M, Nakamura T, Oku Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1485-1494
Published Date: 8 July 2019

Personalized medicine for patients with COPD: where are we?
Franssen FME, Alter P, Bar N, Benedikter BJ, Iurato S, Maier D, Maxheim M, Roessler FK, Spruit MA, Vogelmeier CF, Wouters EFM, Schmeck B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1465-1484
Published Date: 9 July 2019

Increased risk of peripheral arterial occlusive diseases in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a nationwide study in Taiwan
Liao KM, Kuo LT, Lu HY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1455-1464
Published Date: 4 July 2019


Assessment of physical functioning and handling of tiotropium/olodaterol Respimat® in patients with COPD in a real-world clinical setting
Steinmetz KO, Abenhardt B, Pabst S, Hänsel M, Kondla A, Bayer V, Buhl R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1441-1453
Published Date: 4 July 2019

Determinants of healthcare utilization and costs in COPD patients: first longitudinal results from the German COPD cohort COSYCONET
Byng D, Lutter JI, Wacker ME, Jörres RA, Liu X, Karrasch S, Schulz H, Vogelmeier C, Holle R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1423-1439
Published Date: 5 July 2019

Nasal high-flow versus noninvasive ventilation in patients with chronic hypercapnic COPD
Bräunlich J, Dellweg D, Bastian A, Budweiser S, Randerath W, Triché D, Bachmann M, Kähler C, Bayarassou AH, Mäder I, Geiseler J, Köhler N, Petroff D, Wirtz H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1411-1421
Published Date: 5 July 2019

Predictors in routine practice of 6-min walking distance and oxygen desaturation in patients with COPD: impact of comorbidities
Perez T, Deslée G, Burgel PR, Caillaud D, Le Rouzic O, Zysman M, Escamilla R, Jebrak G, Chanez P, Court-Fortune I, Brinchault-Rabin G, Nesme-Meyer P, Paillasseur JL, Roche N
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1399-1410
Published Date: 2 July 2019

Prediction of first acute exacerbation using COPD subtypes identified by cluster analysis
Yoon HY, Park SY, Lee CH, Byun MK, Na JO, Lee JS, Lee WY, Yoo KH, Jung KS, Lee JH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1389-1397
Published Date: 28 June 2019

Patient-reported outcomes of dual bronchodilator fixed-dose combination versus bronchodilator monotherapy in individuals with COPD
Strange C, Walker V, DePietro M, Tong J, Kurlander J, Carlyle M, Millette LA, Wittbrodt E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1377-1388
Published Date: 28 June 2019

Impact of cough and mucus on COPD patients: primary insights from an exploratory study with an Online Patient Community
Cook N, Gey J, Oezel B, Mackay AJ, Kumari C, Kaur VP, Larkin N, Harte J, Vergara-Muro S, Gutzwiller FS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1365-1376
Published Date: 24 June 2019

Impact of transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation or resistance exercise on skeletal muscle mRNA expression in COPD
Latimer LE, Constantin D, Greening NJ, Calvert L, Menon MK, Steiner MC, Greenhaff PL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1355-1364
Published Date: 28 June 2019

Depression predicts emergency care use in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a large cohort study in primary care
Blakemore A, Dickens C, Chew-Graham CA, Afzal CW, Tomenson B, Coventry PA, Guthrie E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1343-1353
Published Date: 28 June 2019

Clinical features of three-dimensional computed tomography-based radiologic phenotypes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Karayama M, Inui N, Yasui H, Kono M, Hozumi H, Suzuki Y, Furuhashi K, Hashimoto D, Enomoto N, Fujisawa T, Nakamura Y, Watanabe H, Suda T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1333-1342
Published Date: 24 June 2019

Evaluation of lung parenchyma, blood vessels, and peripheral blood lymphocytes as a potential source of acute phase reactants in patients with COPD
Arellano-Orden E, Calero C, López-Ramírez C, Sánchez-López V, López-Villalobos JL, Abad Arranz M, Blanco-Orozco A, Otero-Candelera R, López-Campos JL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1323-1332
Published Date: 20 June 2019

The use of wearable technology to monitor physical activity in patients with COPD: a literature review
Pericleous P, van Staa TP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1317-1322
Published Date: 19 June 2019


Cigarette smoke exposure reduces leukemia inhibitory factor levels during respiratory syncytial viral infection
Poon J, Campos M, Foronjy RF, Nath S, Gupta G, Railwah C, Dabo AJ, Baumlin N, Salathe M, Geraghty P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1305-1315
Published Date: 18 June 2019

Patient registries for home oxygen research and evaluation
Lacasse Y, Krishnan JA, Maltais F, Ekström M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1299-1304
Published Date: 18 June 2019

Effects of long-term macrolide therapy at low doses in stable COPD
Cao Y, Xuan S, Wu Y, Yao X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1289-1298
Published Date: 12 June 2019


Can a physical activity similar to activities of daily living cause dynamic hyperinflation and change the thoracoabdominal configuration in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?


Capeletti AM, Sousa ACS, Feitoza CL, Basso-Vanelli RP, Gomes ELFD, Costa D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1281-1287
Published Date: 13 June 2019

Withdrawal of inhaled corticosteroids in COPD patients: rationale and algorithms
Avdeev S, Aisanov Z, Arkhipov V, Belevskiy A, Leshchenko I, Ovcharenko S, Shmelev E, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1267-1280
Published Date: 10 June 2019

Evidence-based review of data on the combination inhaler umeclidinium/vilanterol in patients with COPD
Albertson TE, Bowman WS, Harper RW, Godbout RM, Murin S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1251-1265
Published Date: 6 June 2019

The efficacy of a flipping education program on improving self-management in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial
Chang YY, Dai YT
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1239-1250
Published Date: 6 June 2019

High flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy versus non-invasive ventilation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute-moderate hypercapnic respiratory failure: an observational cohort study
Sun J, Li Y, Ling B, Zhu Q, Hu Y, Tan D, Geng P, Xu J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1229-1237
Published Date: 5 June 2019

Seasonal variations in objectively assessed physical activity among people with COPD in two Nordic countries and Australia: a cross-sectional study
Hoaas H, Zanaboni P, Hjalmarsen A, Morseth B, Dinesen B, Burge AT, Cox NS, Holland AE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1219-1228
Published Date: 5 June 2019

COPD: misuse of inhaler devices in clinical practice
Duarte-de-Araújo A, Teixeira P, Hespanhol V, Correia-de-Sousa J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1209-1217
Published Date: 30 May 2019

Comparative analysis of medical expenditure with nebulized budesonide versus systemic corticosteroids in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in China
Zhang J, Yao W, You X, Liu T, Liu Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1195-1207
Published Date: 29 May 2019

Quantification of inaccurate diagnosis of COPD in primary care medicine: an analysis of the COACH clinical audit
Abad-Arranz M, Moran-Rodríguez A, Mascarós Balaguer E, Quintana Velasco C, Abad Polo L, Núñez Palomo S, Gonzálvez Rey J, Fernández Vargas AM, Hidalgo Requena A, Helguera Quevedo JM, García Pardo M, Lopez-Campos JL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1187-1194
Published Date: 6 June 2019

Sputum Streptococcus pneumoniae is reduced in COPD following treatment with benralizumab
George L, Wright A, Mistry V, Sutcliffe A, Chachi L, Haldar K, Ramsheh MY, Richardson M, van der Merwe R, Martin U, Newbold P, Brightling CE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1177-1185
Published Date: 5 June 2019


Efficacy of tiotropium and olodaterol combination therapy on dynamic lung hyperinflation evaluated by hyperventilation in COPD: an open-label, comparative before and after treatment study


Kawachi S, Fujimoto K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1167-1176
Published Date: 27 May 2019

Outcomes of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with and without COPD
Liao KM, Tseng CJ, Chen YC, Wang JJ, Ho CH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1159-1165
Published Date: 27 May 2019

The etiologic origins for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Huang X, Mu X, Deng L, Fu A, Pu E, Tang T, Kong X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1139-1158
Published Date: 27 May 2019

Activity-related dyspnea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: physical and psychological consequences, unmet needs, and future directions
Hanania NA, O'Donnell DE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1127-1138
Published Date: 24 May 2019

New insights into early intervention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with mild airflow limitation
Sun Y, Zhou J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1119-1125
Published Date: 23 May 2019

Comparison of impedance measured by the forced oscillation technique and pulmonary functions, including static lung compliance, in obstructive and interstitial lung disease
Takeichi N, Yamazaki H, Fujimoto K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1109-1118
Published Date: 24 May 2019

Mean platelet volume as a predictor of pulmonary hypertension in patients with stable COPD
Mohamed MF, Ali A, Abbas A, Awad MS, Gouda M, Sediq AM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1099-1108
Published Date: 23 May 2019


Long-term use of inhaled glucocorticoids in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and risk of bone fractures: a narrative review of the literature
Caramori G, Ruggeri P, Arpinelli F, Salvi L, Girbino G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1085-1097
Published Date: 23 May 2019

Decline in FEV1 and hospitalized exacerbations in individuals with severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Hiller AM, Piitulainen E, Jehpsson L, Tanash H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1075-1083
Published Date: 23 May 2019

Inhaled corticosteroids, blood eosinophils, and FEV1 decline in patients with COPD in a large UK primary health care setting
Whittaker HR, Müllerova H, Jarvis D, Barnes NC, Jones PW, Compton CH, Kiddle SJ, Quint JK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1063-1073
Published Date: 23 May 2019


Long QT and death in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is not related to electrolyte disorders
Zilberman-Itskovich S, Rahamim E, Tsiporin-Havatinsky F, Ziv-Baran T, Golik A, Zaidenstein R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1053-1061
Published Date: 20 May 2019

Targeting IL-5 in COPD
Narendra DK, Hanania NA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1045-1051
Published Date: 16 May 2019

COPD patients’ experiences, self-reported needs, and needs-driven strategies to cope with self-management
Sigurgeirsdottir J, Halldorsdottir S, Arnardottir RH, Gudmundsson G, Bjornsson EH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1033-1043
Published Date: 16 May 2019

Medication management patterns among Medicare beneficiaries with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who initiate nebulized arformoterol treatment
Celli BR, Navaie M, Xu Z, Cho-Reyes S, Dembek C, Gilmer TP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1019-1031
Published Date: 15 May 2019

Lipid metabolism in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chen H, Li Z, Dong L, Wu Y, Shen H, Chen Z
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1009-1018
Published Date: 13 May 2019

Impact of COPD diagnosis timing on clinical and economic outcomes: the ARCTIC observational cohort study
Larsson K, Janson C, Ställberg B, Lisspers K, Olsson P, Kostikas K, Gruenberger JB, Gutzwiller FS, Uhde M, Jorgensen L, Johansson G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:995-1008
Published Date: 13 May 2019

Fine-particulate matter aggravates cigarette smoke extract–induced airway inflammation via Wnt5a–ERK pathway in COPD
Wang Z, Zhao J, Wang T, Du X, Xie J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:979-994
Published Date: 9 May 2019

The acute wheezy adult with airways disease in the emergency department: a retrospective case-note review of exacerbations of COPD
Russell REK, Beer S, Pavord ID, Pullinger R, Bafadhel M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:971-977
Published Date: 7 May 2019

Sex-related differences in management of Swedish patients with a clinical diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Åberg J, Hasselgren M, Montgomery S, Lisspers K, Ställberg B, Janson C, Sundh J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:961-969
Published Date: 7 May 2019

The association between blood eosinophil percent and bacterial infection in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Choi J, Oh JY, Lee YS, Hur GY, Lee SY, Shim JJ, Kang KH, Min KH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:953-959
Published Date: 6 May 2019


Long-term cost and utility consequences of short-term clinically important deterioration in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: results from the TORCH study
Paly VF, Naya I, Gunsoy NB, Driessen MT, Risebrough N, Briggs A, Ismaila AS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:939-951
Published Date: 3 May 2019

Comparison of clinical characteristics and overall survival between spirometrically diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and non-COPD never-smoking stage I-IV non-small cell lung cancer patients
Lim JU, Yeo CD, Rhee CK, Kang HS, Park CK, Kim JS, Kim JW, Kim SJ, Yoon HK, Lee SH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:929-938
Published Date: 1 May 2019

Congenital lobar emphysema: diagnosis and treatment options

Demir OF, Hangul M, Kose M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:921-928
Published Date: 1 May 2019

Validity of the GOLD 2017 classification in the prediction of mortality and respiratory hospitalization in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Lee SJ, Yun SS, Ju S, Yoo JW, Cho YJ, Jeong YY, Kim JY, Kim HC, Lee JD
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:911-919
Published Date: 29 April 2019

To live a life with COPD – the consequences of symptom burden
Johansson H, Berterö C, Berg K, Jonasson LL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:905-909
Published Date: 29 April 2019

Survival associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among SEER-Medicare beneficiaries with non-small-cell lung cancer
Shah S, Blanchette CM, Coyle JC, Kowalkowski M, Arthur ST, Howden R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:893-903
Published Date: 29 April 2019

The relationship between oral health and COPD exacerbations
Baldomero AK, Siddiqui M, Lo CY, Petersen A, Pragman AA, Connett JE, Kunisaki KM, Wendt CH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:881-892
Published Date: 23 April 2019

Adherence to roflumilast under dose-escalation strategy in Korean patients with COPD
Park TS, Kang J, Lee JS, Oh YM, Lee SD, Lee SW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:871-879
Published Date: 16 April 2019


Trajectories of functional exercise capacity in patients undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation


Lee CT, Hsieh PL, Chien MY, Chien JY, Wu HD, Lin JS, Lin HC, Yang PY, Wang LY
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:863-870
Published Date: 17 April 2019

Inhaled corticosteroid use by exacerbations and eosinophils: a real-world COPD population
Vestbo J, Vogelmeier CF, Small M, Siddall J, Fogel R, Kostikas K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:853-861
Published Date: 16 April 2019

Reproducibility of fluid-phase measurements in PBS-treated sputum supernatant of healthy and stable COPD subjects
Wang FY, Liang ZY, Yang YQ, Zhou LQ, Guan LL, Wu WL, Jiang M, Shi WJ, Deng KM, Chen JH, Chen RC
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:835-852
Published Date: 11 April 2019

Inflammation and infections in unreported chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations
Calderazzo MA, Trujillo-Torralbo MB, Finney LJ, Singanayagam A, Bakhsoliani E, Padmanaban V, Kebadze T, Aniscenko J, Elkin SL, Johnston SL, Mallia P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:823-833
Published Date: 10 April 2019

Risk factors associated with physical and mental distress in people who report a COPD diagnosis: latent class analysis of 2016 behavioral risk factor surveillance system data
Stellefson M, Paige SR, Barry AE, Wang MQ, Apperson A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:809-822
Published Date: 10 April 2019

Relationship of inhaled long-acting bronchodilators with cardiovascular outcomes among patients with stable COPD: a meta-analysis and systematic review of 43 randomized trials
Li C, Cheng W, Guo J, Guan W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:799-808
Published Date: 11 April 2019

Trends in the prevalence of COPD in elderly individuals in an air-polluted city in Japan: a cross-sectional study
Kotaki K, Ikeda H, Fukuda T, Yuhei K, Yuki F, Kawasaki M, Wakamatsu K, Sugahara K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:791-798
Published Date: 3 April 2019

Cross-sectional and longitudinal assessment of muscle from regular chest computed tomography scans: L1 and pectoralis muscle compared to L3 as reference in non-small cell lung cancer
Sanders KJC, Degens JHRJ, Dingemans AMC, Schols AMWJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:781-789
Published Date: 3 April 2019

Safety, feasibility, and effectiveness of virtual pulmonary rehabilitation in the real world
Knox L, Dunning M, Davies CA, Mills-Bennet R, Sion TW, Phipps K, Stevenson V, Hurlin C, Lewis K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:775-780
Published Date: 8 April 2019

The six-minute stepper test is related to muscle strength but cannot substitute for the one repetition maximum to prescribe strength training in patients with COPD
Bonnevie T, Allingham M, Prieur G, Combret Y, Debeaumont D, Patout M, Cuvelier A, Viacroze C, Muir JF, Medrinal C, Gravier FE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:767-774
Published Date: 29 March 2019

Risks of budesonide/formoterol for the treatment of stable COPD: a meta-analysis
Tang B, Wang J, Luo LL, Li QG, Huang D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:757-766
Published Date: 1 April 2019


Clinical burden of illness among patients with severe eosinophilic COPD
Müllerová H, Meeraus WH, Galkin DV, Albers FC, Landis SH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:741-755
Published Date: 28 March 2019
Ultrafine particles in airways: a novel marker of COPD exacerbation risk and inflammatory status [Corrigendum]
Fireman Klein E, Adir Y, Krencel A, Peri R, Vasserman B, Fireman E, Kessel A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:739-740
Published Date: 27 March 2019

Trends and hospital outcomes of lung transplantation among patients with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Spain: a national population-based study (2001–2015)
de Miguel-Díez J, López-de-Andres A, Hernández-Barrera V, de Miguel-Yanes JM, Méndez-Bailón M, Jiménez-García R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:729-737
Published Date: 27 March 2019


A clinical prediction model for hospitalized COPD exacerbations based on “treatable traits”


Yii ACA, Loh CH, Tiew PY, Xu H, Taha AAM, Koh J, Tan J, Lapperre TS, Anzueto A, Tee AKH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:719-728
Published Date: 27 March 2019

Determinants of airflow limitation in Danish adults – findings from the Health2006 cohort
Baarnes CB, Thuesen BH, Linneberg A, Ulrik CS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:713-718
Published Date: 26 March 2019
LncRNAs NR-026690 and ENST00000447867 are upregulated in CD4+ T cells in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD
Qi X, Chen H, Fu B, Huang Z, Mou Y, Liu J, Xu Y, Xiong W, Cao Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:699-711
Published Date: 26 March 2019

A comparison of methodologies for the real-time identification of hospitalized patients with acute exacerbations of COPD
Shah P, McWilliams A, Howard D, Roberge J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:693-698
Published Date: 22 March 2019


Exacerbations and health care resource use among patients with COPD in relation to blood eosinophil counts
Müllerová H, Hahn B, Simard EP, Mu G, Hatipoğlu U
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:683-692
Published Date: 22 March 2019

AMPLIFY: a randomized, Phase III study evaluating the efficacy and safety of aclidinium/formoterol vs monocomponents and tiotropium in patients with moderate-to-very severe symptomatic COPD
Sethi S, Kerwin E, Watz H, Ferguson GT, Mroz RM, Segarra R, Molins E, Jarreta D, Garcia Gil E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:667-682
Published Date: 22 March 2019


Blood pressure response to exposure to moderate altitude in patients with COPD
Schwarz EI, Latshang TD, Furian M, Flück D, Segitz S, Müller-Mottet S, Ulrich S, Bloch KE, Kohler M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:659-666
Published Date: 14 March 2019

Cost-effectiveness of the COPD Patient Management European Trial home-based disease management program
Bourbeau J, Granados D, Roze S, Durand-Zaleski I, Casan P, Köhler D, Tognella S, Viejo JL, Dal Negro RW, Kessler R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:645-657
Published Date: 14 March 2019

Improving uptake and completion of pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD with lay health workers: feasibility of a clinical trial
White P, Gilworth G, Lewin S, Hogg L, Tuffnell R, Taylor SJC, Hopkinson NS, Hart N, Singh SJ, Wright AJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:631-643
Published Date: 12 March 2019

Randomized dose-finding study of batefenterol via dry powder inhaler in patients with COPD
Crim C, Watkins ML, Bateman ED, Feldman GJ, Schenkenberger I, Kerwin EM, Crawford C, Pudi K, Ho S, Baidoo C, Castro-Santamaria R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:615-629
Published Date: 8 March 2019

COPD classification models and mortality prediction capacity
Aramburu A, Arostegui I, Moraza J, Barrio I, Aburto M, García-Loizaga A, Uranga A, Zabala T, Quintana JM, Esteban C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:605-613
Published Date: 7 March 2019

Eosinophil levels predict lung function deterioration in apparently healthy individuals
Shapira U, Krubiner M, Ehrenwald M, Shapira I, Zeltser D, Berliner S, Rogowski O, Shenhar-Tsarfaty S, Bar-Shai A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:597-603
Published Date: 7 March 2019

Prevalence and factors associated with suboptimal peak inspiratory flow rates in COPD
Ghosh S, Pleasants RA, Ohar JA, Donohue JF, Drummond MB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:585-595
Published Date: 1 March 2019


Differences in plasma amino acid levels in patients with and without bacterial infection during the early stage of acute exacerbation of COPD
Inoue S, Ikeda H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:575-583
Published Date: 1 March 2019

Clinical phenotypes of COPD and health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional study
Chai CS, Liam CK, Pang YK, Ng DLC, Tan SB, Wong TS, Sia JE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:565-573
Published Date: 1 March 2019

Ultrafine particles in airways: a novel marker of COPD exacerbation risk and inflammatory status
Fireman Klein E, Adir Y, Krencel A, Peri R, Vasserman B, Fireman E, Kessel A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:557-564
Published Date: 1 March 2019

COPD patients’ characteristics, usual care, and adherence to guidelines: the Greek UNLOCK study
Tsiligianni I, Kampouraki M, Ierodiakonou D, Poulorinakis I, Papadokostakis P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:547-556
Published Date: 1 March 2019

Extrafine triple therapy delays COPD clinically important deterioration vs ICS/LABA, LAMA, or LABA/LAMA
Singh D, Fabbri LM, Vezzoli S, Petruzzelli S, Papi A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:531-546
Published Date: 28 February 2019

Survival in the Swedish cohort with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, up to the age of 43–45 years
Mostafavi B, Piitulainen E, Tanash HA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:525-530
Published Date: 28 February 2019



Improving usability and maintaining performance: human-factor and aerosol-performance studies evaluating the new reusable Respimat inhaler


Dhand R, Eicher J, Hänsel M, Jost I, Meisenheimer M, Wachtel H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:509-523
Published Date: 5 March 2019

Disrupted resting-state spontaneous neural activity in stable COPD
Xin H, Li H, Yu H, Yu J, Zhang J, Wang W, Peng D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:499-508
Published Date: 27 February 2019

Longitudinal comparison of outcomes in patients with smoking-related asthma-COPD overlap and in non-smoking asthmatics with incomplete reversibility of airway obstruction
Boulet LP, Boulay ME, Milot J, Lepage J, Bilodeau L, Maltais F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:493-498
Published Date: 27 February 2019

Efficacy of aclidinium/formoterol 400/12 µg, analyzed by airflow obstruction severity, age, sex, and exacerbation history: pooled analysis of ACLIFORM and AUGMENT
D'Urzo AD, Singh D, Donohue JF, Kerwin EM, Ribera A, Molins E, Chuecos F, Jarreta D, Garcia Gil E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:479-491
Published Date: 26 February 2019


Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Tool to assess the efficacy of acute treatment
Choi HS, Park YB, Shin KC, Jang SH, Choe KH, Kim YS, Kyung SY, Yoon SH, Kim JS, Jung SS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:471-478
Published Date: 25 February 2019

Efficacy and safety of glycopyrrolate in patients with COPD by reversibility: pooled analysis of the GEM1 and GEM2 12-week studies
Ohar JA, Bowling A, Goodin T, Price B, Ozol-Godfrey A, Sharma S, Sanjar S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:461-470
Published Date: 19 February 2019

Costen’s syndrome and COPD
Bordoni B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:457-460
Published Date: 18 February 2019

Long-term cost-effectiveness of the fixed-dose combination of tiotropium plus olodaterol based on the DYNAGITO trial results
Hoogendoorn M, Corro Ramos I, Baldwin M, Luciani L, Fabron C, Detournay B, Rutten-van Mölken MPMH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:447-456
Published Date: 18 February 2019

Spirometry evaluation to assess performance of a claims-based predictive model identifying patients with undiagnosed COPD
Moretz C, Annavarapu S, Luthra R, Goldfarb S, Renda A, Shaikh A, Kaila S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:439-446
Published Date: 15 February 2019

No impact of exacerbation frequency and severity on the physical activity decline in COPD: a long-term observation
Sievi NA, Kohler M, Thurnheer R, Leuppi JD, Irani S, Frey M, Brutsche M, Brack T, Clarenbach CF
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:431-437
Published Date: 15 February 2019

24-hour accelerometry in COPD: Exploring physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep and clinical characteristics
Orme MW, Steiner MC, Morgan MD, Kingsnorth AP, Esliger DW, Singh SJ, Sherar LB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:419-430
Published Date: 18 February 2019

Area under the forced expiratory flow-volume loop in spirometry indicates severe hyperinflation in COPD patients
Das N, Topalovic M, Aerts JM, Janssens W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:409-418
Published Date: 14 February 2019

COPD and the risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia: a cohort study based on the Chinese Longitudinal Health Longevity Survey
Xie F, Xie L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:403-408
Published Date: 13 February 2019

When to use single-inhaler triple therapy in COPD: a practical approach for primary care health care professionals
Gaduzo S, McGovern V, Roberts J, Scullion JE, Singh D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:391-401
Published Date: 13 February 2019


Quantitative CT assessment of bronchial and vascular alterations in severe precapillary pulmonary hypertension
Coste F, Benlala I, Dournes G, Dromer C, Blanchard E, Girodet PO, Montaudon M, Baldacci F, Picard F, Marthan R, Laurent F, Berger P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:381-389
Published Date: 11 February 2019

A prospective study of the clinical outcomes and prognosis associated with comorbid COPD in the atrial fibrillation population
Rodríguez-Mañero M, López-Pardo E, Cordero A, Ruano-Ravina A, Novo-Platas J, Pereira-Vázquez M, Martínez-Gómez Á, García-Seara J, Martínez-Sande JL, Peña-Gil C, Mazón P, García-Acuña JM, Valdéz-Cuadrado L, González-Juanatey JR
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:371-380
Published Date: 12 February 2019

Longitudinal change of FEV1 and inspiratory capacity: clinical implication and relevance to exacerbation risk in patients with COPD
Jo YS, Kim SK, Park SJ, Um SJ, Park YB, Jung KS, Kim DK, Yoo KH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:361-369
Published Date: 4 February 2019

Early management of COPD: where are we now and where do we go from here? A Delphi consensus project
Di Marco F, Balbo P, de Blasio F, Cardaci V, Crimi N, Girbino G, Pelaia G, Pirina P, Roversi P, Santus P, Scichilone N, Vatrella A, Pasqualetti P, Carone M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:353-360
Published Date: 4 February 2019

Medication adherence and persistence in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients receiving triple therapy in a USA commercially insured population
Bogart M, Stanford RH, Laliberté F, Germain G, Wu JW, Duh MS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:343-352
Published Date: 19 February 2019

Greater eosinophil counts at first COPD hospitalization are associated with more readmissions and fewer deaths
Li Q, Larivée P, Courteau J, Couillard S, Poder TG, Carrier N, Bélanger M, Vanasse A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:331-341
Published Date: 30 January 2019

Evaluation of plasma antimicrobial peptide LL-37 and nuclear factor-kappaB levels in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Uysal P, Simsek G, Durmus S, Sozer V, Aksan H, Yurt S, Cuhadaroglu C, Kosar F, Gelisgen R, Uzun H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:321-330
Published Date: 25 January 2019

Phenotyping and outcomes of hospitalized COPD patients using rapid molecular diagnostics on sputum samples
Alotaibi NM, Chen V, Hollander Z, Leipsic JA, Hague CJ, Murphy DT, DeMarco ML, FitzGerald JM, McManus BM, Ng RT, Sin DD
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:311-319
Published Date: 23 January 2019

Short-term effects of ambient air pollution on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease admissions in Beijing, China (2013–2017)
Gao N, Li C, Ji J, Yang Y, Wang S, Tian X, Xu KF
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:297-309
Published Date: 23 January 2019

Efficacy of a home discharge care bundle after acute exacerbation of COPD
Cousse S, Gillibert A, Salaün M, Thiberville L, Cuvelier A, Patout M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:289-296
Published Date: 22 January 2019

Changes in COPD inhaler prescriptions in the United Kingdom, 2000 to 2016
Bloom CI, Elkin SL, Quint JK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:279-287
Published Date: 22 January 2019

Male current smokers have low awareness and optimistic bias about COPD: field survey results about COPD in Korea
Hwang YI, Park YB, Yoon HK, Kim TH, Yoo KH, Rhee CK, Park JH, Jang SH, Park S, Kim JH, Park J, Jung KS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:271-277
Published Date: 21 January 2019

Minimal clinically important difference of 3-minute chair rise test and the DIRECT questionnaire after pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients
Lévesque J, Antoniadis A, Li PZ, Herengt F, Brosson C, Grosbois J, Bernady A, Bender A, Favre M, Guerder A, Surpas P, Similowski T, Aguilaniu B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:261-269
Published Date: 22 January 2019

Real-life effectiveness of indacaterol–glycopyrronium after switching from tiotropium or salmeterol/fluticasone therapy in patients with symptomatic COPD: the POWER study
Kaplan A, Chapman KR, Anees SM, Mayers I, Rochdi D, Djandji M, Préfontaine D, McIvor A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:249-260
Published Date: 18 January 2019

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with mild airflow limitation: current knowledge and proposal for future research – a consensus document from six scientific societies [Corrigendum]
Rossi A, Butorac-Petanjek B, Chilosi M, Cosío BG, Flezar M, Koulouris N, Marin J, Miculinic N, Polese G, Samaržija M, Skrgat S, Vassilakopoulos T, Vukić-Dugac A, Zakynthinos S, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:247-248
Published Date: 18 January 2019

Bronchiectasis in COPD patients: more than a comorbidity? [Corrigendum]
Martinez-Garcia MA, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:245-246
Published Date: 18 January 2019

Russian guidelines for the management of COPD: algorithm of pharmacologic treatment [Corrigendum]
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 2019, 14:243-244
Published Date: 18 January 2019

Respiratory medication used in COPD patients from seven Latin American countries: the LASSYC study [Corrigendum]
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 2019, 14:241-242
Published Date: 18 January 2019

Cost-effectiveness of physical activity in the management of COPD patients in the UK
Ramos M, Lamotte M, Gerlier L, Svangren P, Miquel-Cases A, Haughney J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:227-239
Published Date: 15 January 2019

Nutritional status, dietary intake, and health-related quality of life in outpatients with COPD
Nguyen HT, Collins PF, Pavey TG, Nguyen NV, Pham TD, Gallegos DL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:215-226
Published Date: 14 January 2019

Is iron deficiency modulating physical activity in COPD?
Martín-Ontiyuelo C, Rodó-Pin A, Sancho-Muñoz A, Martinez-Llorens JM, Admetlló M, Molina L, Gea J, Barreiro E, Rodríguez Chiaradía DA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:211-214
Published Date: 11 January 2019

A randomized trial to determine the impact of indacaterol/glycopyrronium on nighttime oxygenation and symptoms in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD: the DuoSleep study
Lehmann S, Ringbæk T, Løkke A, Grote L, Hedner J, Lindberg E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:199-210
Published Date: 9 January 2019

Rating sputum cell quality in clinical trials for asthma and COPD treatment
Pedersen F, Zissler UM, Watz H, Rabe KF, Hohlfeld JM, Holz O
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:195-198
Published Date: 8 January 2019


Effects of baseline symptom burden on treatment response in COPD
Martinez FJ, Abrahams RA, Ferguson GT, Bjermer L, Grönke L, Voß F, Singh D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:181-194
Published Date: 4 January 2019

The association between recent hospitalized COPD exacerbations and adverse outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention: a nationwide cohort study
Lin WC, Chen CW, Lu CL, Lai WW, Huang MH, Tsai LM, Li CY, Lai CH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:169-179
Published Date: 3 January 2019

Altered serum levels of type I collagen turnover indicators accompanied by IL-6 and IL-8 release in stable COPD
Zeng YY, Hu WP, Zuo YH, Wang XR, Zhang J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:163-168
Published Date: 3 January 2019

Is COPD associated with alterations in hearing? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Bayat A, Saki N, Nikakhlagh S, Mirmomeni G, Raji H, Soleimani H, Rahim F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:149-162
Published Date: 28 December 2018

The relationship between steps of 6MWT and COPD severity: a cross-sectional study
Zeng GS, Chen LC, Fan HZ, Wu LL, Wu XP, Fang ZK, He X, Yu HP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:141-148
Published Date: 28 December 2018

Reduction in exacerbation of COPD in patients of advanced age using the Japanese Kampo medicine Dai-kenchu-to: a retrospective cohort study
Jo T, Michihata N, Yamana H, Sasabuchi Y, Matsui H, Urushiyama H, Mitani A, Yamauchi Y, Fushimi K, Nagase T, Yasunaga H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:129-139
Published Date: 27 December 2018

Long-term safety and efficacy of formoterol fumarate inhalation solution in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD
Hanania NA, Sethi S, Koltun A, Ward JK, Spanton J, Ng D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:117-127
Published Date: 27 December 2018

Joint statement for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Middle East-North Africa region, 2017 [Corrigendum]
Mahboub BH, Vats MG, Al Zaabi A, Iqbal MN, Safwat T, Al-Hurish F, Miravitlles M, Singh D, Asad K, Zeineldine S, Al Hajjaj MS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:115-116
Published Date: 18 January 2019

Differences in health care outcomes between postdischarge COPD patients treated with inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β2-agonist via dry-powder inhalers and pressurized metered-dose inhalers
Wittbrodt ET, Millette LA, Evans KA, Bonafede M, Tkacz J, Ferguson GT
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:101-114
Published Date: 24 December 2018

Effects of community-based pulmonary rehabilitation in 33 municipalities in Denmark – results from the KOALA project
Godtfredsen N, Sørensen TB, Lavesen M, Pors B, Dalsgaard LS, Dollerup J, Grann O
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:93-100
Published Date: 21 December 2018

Cigarette smoke-induced RANKL expression enhances MMP-9 production by alveolar macrophages
Zhou L, Le Y, Tian J, Yang X, Jin R, Gai X, Sun Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:81-91
Published Date: 20 December 2018

Short-term treatment of irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide decreases plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels in subjects with acute exacerbations of COPD
Jiang GY, Li Q, Lv YX
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:73-80
Published Date: 20 December 2018


Strain measurement on four-dimensional dynamic-ventilation CT: quantitative analysis of abnormal respiratory deformation of the lung in COPD


Xu Y, Yamashiro T, Moriya H, Tsubakimoto M, Nagatani Y, Matsuoka S, Murayama S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:65-72
Published Date: 18 December 2018

COPD treatment pathways in France: a retrospective analysis of electronic medical record data from general practitioners
Meeraus W, Wood R, Jakubanis R, Holbrook T, Bizouard G, Despres J, Correia Da Silva C, Nachbaur G, Landis SH, Punekar Y, Aguilaniu B, Ismaila AS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:51-63
Published Date: 18 December 2018

Upper-extremity function prospectively predicts adverse discharge and all-cause COPD readmissions: a pilot study
Ehsani H, Mohler MJ, Golden T, Toosizadeh N
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:39-49
Published Date: 18 December 2018


Efficacy and safety of a novel, nebulized glycopyrrolate for the treatment of COPD: effect of baseline disease severity and age; pooled analysis of GOLDEN 3 and GOLDEN 4
Ohar J, Tosiello R, Goodin T, Sanjar S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:27-37
Published Date: 18 December 2018

Emphysema extent on computed tomography is a highly specific index in diagnosing persistent airflow limitation: a real-world study in China
Cheng T, Li Y, Pang S, Wan HY, Shi GC, Cheng QJ, Li QY, Pan ZL, Huang SG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:13-26
Published Date: 17 December 2018


Disease awareness in patients with COPD: measurement and extent
Baiardini I, Rogliani P, Santus P, Corsico AG, Contoli M, Scichilone N, Di Marco F, Lessi P, Scognamillo C, Molinengo G, Ferri F, Patella V, Fiorentino G, Carone M, Braido F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019, 14:1-11
Published Date: 17 December 2018