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Archive: Volume 8, 2013

Exacerbation-related impairment of quality of life and work productivity in severe and very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Solem CT, Sun SX, Sudharshan L, Macahilig C, Katyal M, Gao X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:641-652
Published Date: 10 December 2013

Hospital readmissions following initiation of nebulized arformoterol tartrate or nebulized short-acting beta-agonists among inpatients treated for COPD
Bollu V, Ernst FR, Karafilidis J, Rajagopalan K, Robinson SB, Braman SS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:631-639
Published Date: 6 December 2013

Standardized evaluation of lung congestion during COPD exacerbation better identifies patients at risk of dying
Høiseth AD, Omland T, Karlsson BD, Brekke PH, Søyseth V
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:621-629
Published Date: 6 December 2013

Indacaterol therapy in moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: findings from a single-center primary care cohort
Singh MP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:613-619
Published Date: 9 December 2013

Use of a care bundle in the emergency department for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a feasibility study
McCarthy C, Brennan JR, Brown L, Donaghy D, Jones P, Whelan R, McCormack N, Callanan I, Ryan J, McDonnell TJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:605-611
Published Date: 28 November 2013

Impact of night-time symptoms in COPD: a real-world study in five European countries
Price D, Small M, Milligan G, Higgins V, Garcia Gil E, Estruch J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:595-603
Published Date: 27 November 2013

Diagnostic electrocardiographic dyad criteria of emphysema in left ventricular hypertrophy
Lanjewar SS, Chhabra L, Chaubey VK, Joshi S, Kulkarni G, Kothagundla C, Kaul S, Spodick DH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:591-594
Published Date: 22 November 2013

Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in subjects with stable COPD: a randomized trial
Bhatt SP, Peterson MW, Wilson JS, Durairaj L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:581-589
Published Date: 22 November 2013

Effect of high-dose N-acetylcysteine on airway geometry, inflammation, and oxidative stress in COPD patients
De Backer J, Vos W, Van Holsbeke C, Vinchurkar S, Claes R, Parizel PM, De Backer W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:569-579
Published Date: 22 November 2013

The health care burden of high grade chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Korea: analysis of the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service data
Kim JH, Rhee CK, Yoo KH, Kim YS, Lee SW, Park YB, Lee JH, Oh YM, Lee SD, Kim Y, Kim KJ, Yoon HK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:561-568
Published Date: 19 November 2013

Risk assessment of readmissions following an initial COPD-related hospitalization
Baker CL, Zou KH, Su J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:551-559
Published Date: 12 November 2013

Over diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in an underserved patient population
Ghattas C, Dai A, Gemmel DJ, Awad MH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:545-549
Published Date: 12 November 2013

Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized clinical trial
Dias FD, Sampaio LMM, da Silva GA, Dantas Gomes ELF, Nascimento ESP, Santos Alves VL, Stirbulov R, Costa D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:537-544
Published Date: 5 November 2013

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation frequency and severity
Stafyla E, Kerenidi T, Gourgoulianis KI
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:533-535
Published Date: 6 November 2013

Changes in the airway lumen and surrounding parenchyma in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Kurashima K, Hoshi T, Takaku Y, Kanauchi T, Nakamoto K, Ueda M, Takayanagi N, Colby TV, Sugita Y, Kawabata Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:523-532
Published Date: 30 October 2013

Pathophysiology and clinical implications of pulmonary arterial enlargement in COPD
Wells JM, Dransfield MT
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:509-521
Published Date: 29 October 2013

Efficacy and safety of QVA149 compared to the concurrent administration of its monocomponents indacaterol and glycopyrronium: the BEACON study
Dahl R, Jadayel D, Alagappan VKT, Chen H, Banerji D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:501-508
Published Date: 17 October 2013

Development and validation of a model to predict the risk of exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bertens LCM, Reitsma JB, Moons KGM, van Mourik Y, Lammers JWJ, Broekhuizen BDL, Hoes AW, Rutten FH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:493-499
Published Date: 10 October 2013

SOSPES: SPIRIVA® observational study measuring SGRQ score in routine medical practice in Central and Eastern Europe
Fležar M, Jahnz-Różyk K, Enache G, Martynenko T, Kristufek P, Škrinjarić-Cincar S, Kadlecová P, Martinovic G,
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:483-492
Published Date: 9 October 2013


Impact of active and passive smoking as risk factors for asthma and COPD in women presenting to primary care in Syria: first report by the WHO-GARD survey group


Mohammad Y, Shaaban R, Abou Al-Zahab B, Khaltaev N, Bousquet J, Dubaybo B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:473-482
Published Date: 2 October 2013

COPD management: role of symptom assessment in routine clinical practice
van der Molen T, Miravitlles M, Kocks JWH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:461-471
Published Date: 14 October 2013

A study to assess COPD Symptom-based Management and to Optimise treatment Strategy in Japan (COSMOS-J) based on GOLD 2011
Betsuyaku T, Kato M, Fujimoto K, Hagan G, Kobayashi A, Hitosugi H, James M, Jones PW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:453-459
Published Date: 3 October 2013

Evidence for cognitive–behavioral strategies improving dyspnea and related distress in COPD
Norweg A, Collins EG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:439-451
Published Date: 25 September 2013

MIOTIC study: a prospective, multicenter, randomized study to evaluate the long-term efficacy of mobile phone-based Internet of Things in the management of patients with stable COPD
Zhang J, Song YL, Bai CX
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:433-438
Published Date: 19 September 2013

Role of indacaterol and the newer very long-acting β2-agonists in patients with stable COPD: a review
Ridolo E, Montagni M, Olivieri E, Riario-Sforza GG, Incorvaia C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:425-432
Published Date: 18 September 2013

Comparative efficacy of aclidinium versus glycopyrronium and tiotropium, as maintenance treatment of moderate to severe COPD patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Karabis A, Lindner L, Mocarski M, Huisman E, Greening A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:405-423
Published Date: 9 September 2013

Quantitative assessment of walking time and postural change in patients with COPD using a new triaxial accelerometer system
Kawagoshi A, Kiyokawa N, Sugawara K, Takahashi H, Sakata S, Miura S, Sawamura S, Satake M, Shioya T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:397-404
Published Date: 2 September 2013

Spirometry is underused in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Yu WC, Fu SN, Tai EL, Yeung YC, Kwong KC, Chang Y, Tam CM, Yiu YK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:389-395
Published Date: 26 August 2013

Drugs potentially affecting the extent of airways reversibility on pulmonary function testing are frequently consumed despite guidelines
Jones TE, Southcott A, Homan S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:383-388
Published Date: 9 August 2013

Predicting survival after acute exacerbation chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (ACOPD): is long-term application of noninvasive ventilation the last life guard?
Esquinas AM, Matsuoka Y, Stieglitz S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:379-381
Published Date: 7 August 2013

Should chest examination be reinstated in the early diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Oshaug K, Halvorsen PA, Melbye H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:369-377
Published Date: 31 July 2013

COPD exacerbations admitted to intensive care unit. Organization, mortality, and noninvasive or invasive mechanical ventilation strategies: are they sufficiently well known?
Esquinas AM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:365-367
Published Date: 29 July 2013

Indacaterol: a comprehensive review
Rossi A, Polese G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:353-363
Published Date: 25 July 2013

The 6-minute pegboard and ring test is correlated with upper extremity activity of daily living in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Takeda K, Kawasaki Y, Yoshida K, Nishida Y, Harada T, Yamaguchi K, Ito S, Hashimoto K, Matsumoto S, Yamasaki A, Igishi T, Shimizu E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:347-351
Published Date: 23 July 2013

Helping COPD patients change health behavior in order to improve their quality of life
Almagro P, Castro A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:335-345
Published Date: 24 July 2013

Efficacy of levofloxacin versus cefuroxime in treating acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yoon HI, Lee CH, Kim DK, Park GM, Lee SM, Yim JJ, Kim JY, Lee JH, Lee CT, Chung HS, Kim YW, Han SK, Yoo CG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:329-334
Published Date: 10 July 2013

The development and pilot testing of the Self-management Programme of Activity, Coping and Education for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (SPACE for COPD)
Apps LD, Mitchell KE, Harrison SL, Sewell L, Williams JE, Young HML, Steiner M, Morgan M, Singh SJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:317-327
Published Date: 9 July 2013

Shrinking the room for invasive mechanical ventilation in acute chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure: yes, but must be sure to have opened windows for noninvasive ventilation
Rodriguez AME, Scala R, Ambrosino N
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:313-315
Published Date: 9 July 2013

The association between COPD and heart failure risk: a review
de Miguel Díez J, Chancafe Morgan J, Jiménez García R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:305-312
Published Date: 28 June 2013

Inhaled corticosteroid use in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the risk of pneumonia: a retrospective claims data analysis
Yawn BP, Li YF, Tian HJ, Zhang J, Arcona S, Kahler KH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:295-304
Published Date: 27 June 2013

Inhaled anticholinergic use and all-cause mortality among elderly Medicare beneficiaries with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Ajmera M, Shen C, Pan X, Findley PA, Rust G, Sambamoorthi U
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:287-294
Published Date: 10 June 2013

Day-to-day measurement of patient-reported outcomes in exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Kocks JWH, van den Berg JWK, Kerstjens HAM, Uil SM, Vonk JM, de Jong YP, Tsiligianni IG, van der Molen T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:273-286
Published Date: 6 June 2013

A comparison of three multidimensional indices of COPD severity as predictors of future exacerbations
Motegi T, Jones RC, Ishii T, Hattori K, Kusunoki Y, Furutate R, Yamada K, Gemma A, Kida K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:259-271
Published Date: 31 May 2013

Noninvasive mechanical ventilation with high pressure strategy remains a “double edged sword”?
Esquinas AM, Siscaro G, Clini EM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:255-258
Published Date: 27 May 2013

The dangers of incense burning: COPD in Saudi Arabia
Al-Kassimi FA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:251-253
Published Date: 21 May 2013

P-wave indices in patients with pulmonary emphysema: do P-terminal force and interatrial block have confounding effects?
Chhabra L, Chaubey VK, Kothagundla C, Bajaj R, Kaul S, Spodick DH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:245-250
Published Date: 14 May 2013

Effect of a network system for providing proper inhalation technique by community pharmacists on clinical outcomes in COPD patients
Takemura M, Mitsui K, Ido M, Matsumoto M, Koyama M, Inoue D, Takamatsu K, Itotani R, Ishitoko M, Suzuki S, Aihara K, Sakuramoto M, Kagioka H, Fukui M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:239-244
Published Date: 9 May 2013

Symptom variability in COPD: a narrative review
Lopez-Campos JL, Calero C, Quintana-Gallego E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:231-238
Published Date: 7 May 2013

Efficacy and safety of eco-friendly inhalers: focus on combination ipratropium bromide and albuterol in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Panos RJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:221-230
Published Date: 30 April 2013

Long-term survival for COPD patients receiving noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure
Titlestad IL, Lassen AT, Vestbo J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:215-219
Published Date: 26 April 2013

The relationship between self-management abilities, quality of chronic care delivery, and wellbeing among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in The Netherlands
Cramm JM, Nieboer AP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:209-214
Published Date: 26 April 2013

Diagnosis of COPD and clinical course in patients with unrecognized airflow limitation
Murphy DE, Panos RJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:199-208
Published Date: 18 April 2013


Sweeper’s lung disease: a cross-sectional study of an overlooked illness among sweepers of Pakistan


Anwar SK, Mehmood N, Nasim N, Khurshid M, Khurshid B
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:193-197
Published Date: 17 April 2013

Evaluation of effects of shoulder girdle training on strength and performance of activities of daily living in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Velloso M, do Nascimento NH, Gazzotti MR, Jardim JR
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:187-192
Published Date: 9 April 2013

Exacerbations among chronic bronchitis patients treated with maintenance medications from a US managed care population: an administrative claims data analysis
AbuDagga A, Sun SX, Tan H, Solem CT
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:175-185
Published Date: 9 April 2013

Inspiratory drive is related to dynamic pulmonary hyperinflation in COPD patients
Gatta D, Fredi M, Aliprandi G, Pini L, Tantucci C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:169-173
Published Date: 28 March 2013

Effect of verapamil on systemic exposure and safety of umeclidinium and vilanterol: a randomized and open-label study
Mehta R, Kelleher D, Preece A, Hughes S, Crater G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:159-167
Published Date: 27 March 2013

Anemia and performance status as prognostic markers in acute hypercapnic respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Haja Mydin H, Murphy S, Clague H, Sridharan K, Taylor IK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:151-157
Published Date: 24 March 2013

COPD patient satisfaction with ipratropium bromide/albuterol delivered via Respimat: a randomized, controlled study
Ferguson GT, Ghafouri M, Dai L, Dunn LJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:139-150
Published Date: 19 March 2013

Shrinking the room for invasive ventilation in hypercapnic respiratory failure
Scarpazza P, Incorvaia C, Melacini C, Cattaneo R, Bonacina C, Riario-Sforza GG, Casali W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:135-137
Published Date: 15 March 2013

Prevalence of renal and hepatobiliary disease, laboratory abnormalities, and potentially toxic medication exposures among persons with COPD
Mapel DW, Marton JP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:127-134
Published Date: 15 March 2013

Ten years of tiotropium: clinical impact and patient perspectives
Yohannes AM, Connolly MJ, Hanania NA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:117-125
Published Date: 15 March 2013

Comparison of the systemic bioavailability of mometasone furoate after oral inhalation from a mometasone furoate/formoterol fumarate metered-dose inhaler versus a mometasone furoate dry-powder inhaler in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Kosoglou T, Hubbell J, Xuan F, Cutler DL, Meehan AG, Kantesaria B, Wittmer BA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:107-116
Published Date: 4 March 2013

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as a cardiovascular risk factor: results of a case-control study (CONSISTE study)
Falola M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:105-106
Published Date: 21 February 2013

Supplemental vitamin D and physical performance in COPD: a pilot randomized trial
Bjerk SM, Edgington BD, Rector TS, Kunisaki KM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:97-104
Published Date: 15 February 2013

Improving the quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: focus on indacaterol
Feldman GJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:89-96
Published Date: 14 February 2013

Cost-effectiveness of roflumilast in combination with bronchodilator therapies in patients with severe and very severe COPD in Switzerland
Samyshkin Y, Schlunegger M, Haefliger S, Ledderhose S, Radford M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:79-87
Published Date: 30 January 2013


The search for common pathways underlying asthma and COPD
Kaneko Y, Yatagai Y, Yamada H, Iijima H, Masuko H, Sakamoto T, Hizawa N
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:65-78
Published Date: 25 January 2013

The safety of long-acting ß2-agonists in the treatment of stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Decramer ML, Hanania NA, Lötvall JO, Yawn BP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:53-64
Published Date: 25 January 2013

Deficiency of α-1-antitrypsin influences systemic iron homeostasis
Ghio AJ, Soukup JM, Richards JH, Fischer BM, Voynow JA, Schmechel DE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:45-51
Published Date: 22 January 2013

Optimal electrocardiographic limb lead set for rapid emphysema screening
Bajaj R, Chhabra L, Basheer Z, Spodick DH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:41-44
Published Date: 19 January 2013

Characteristics of stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in the pulmonology clinics of seven Asian cities
Oh YM, Bhome AB, Boonsawat W, Gunasekera KD, Madegedara D, Idolor L, Roa C, Kim WJ, Kuo HP, Wang CH, Lan LT, Loh LC, Ong CK, Ng A, Nishimura M, Makita H, Silverman EK, Lee JS, Yang T, Lin Y, Wang C, Lee SD
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:31-39
Published Date: 14 January 2013

A challenge to the seven widely believed concepts of COPD
Al-Kassmimi FA, Alhamad EH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:21-30
Published Date: 14 January 2013

Managing mood disorders in patients attending pulmonary rehabilitation clinics
Doyle C, Dunt D, Ames D, Selvarajah S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:15-20
Published Date: 4 January 2013

Dysfunctional lung anatomy and small airways degeneration in COPD
Martin C, Frija J, Burgel PR
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:7-13
Published Date: 4 January 2013

Indacaterol improves daily physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Hataji O, Naito M, Ito K, Watanabe F, Gabazza EC, Taguchi O
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2013, 8:1-5
Published Date: 28 December 2012