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Archive: Volume 9, 2014
- Issue 1 (134)
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The concept of control of COPD in clinical practice
Soler-Cataluña JJ, Alcázar-Navarrete B, Miravitlles M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1397-1405
Published Date: 12 December 2014

The clinical use of regenerative therapy in COPD
Lipsi R, Rogliani P, Calzetta L, Segreti A, Cazzola M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1389-1396
Published Date: 12 December 2014

Use of time in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – a systematic review
Hunt T, Madigan S, Williams MT, Olds TS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1377-1388
Published Date: 12 December 2014

Ease-of-use preference for the ELLIPTA® dry powder inhaler over a commonly used single-dose capsule dry powder inhaler by inhalation device-naïve Japanese volunteers aged 40 years or older
Komase Y, Asako A, Kobayashi A, Sharma R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1365-1375
Published Date: 11 December 2014

The relationship between the COPD Assessment Test score and airflow limitation in Japan in patients aged over 40 years with a smoking history
Yoshimoto D, Nakano Y, Onishi K, Hagan G, Jones P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1357-1363
Published Date: 9 December 2014

Lobar analysis of collapsibility indices to assess functional lung volumes in COPD patients
Kitano M, Iwano S, Hashimoto N, Matsuo K, Hasegawa Y, Naganawa S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1347-1356
Published Date: 9 December 2014

Paradoxical association between body mass index and in-hospital mortality in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Japan
Yamauchi Y, Hasegawa W, Yasunaga H, Sunohara M, Jo T, Takami K, Matsui H, Fushimi K, Nagase T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1337-1346
Published Date: 9 December 2014

Systematic review comparing LABA, olodaterol, and indacaterol: limitations
Donohue JF
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1331-1335
Published Date: 5 December 2014

Prevalence and correlates of suicide ideation in patients with COPD: a mixed methods study
Fleehart S, Fan VS, Nguyen HQ, Lee J, Kohen R, Herting JR, Matute-Bello G, Adams SG, Pagalilauan G, Borson S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1321-1329
Published Date: 4 December 2014

Gait speed as a measure of functional status in COPD patients
Karpman C, Benzo R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1315-1320
Published Date: 21 November 2014

Comorbidity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Related to disease severity?
Echave-Sustaeta JM, Comeche Casanova L, Cosio BG, Soler-Cataluña JJ, Garcia-Luján R, Ribera X
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1307-1314
Published Date: 19 November 2014

Overview of the prevalence, impact, and management of depression and anxiety in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Panagioti M, Scott C, Blakemore A, Coventry PA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1289-1306
Published Date: 13 November 2014

Time to adapt exercise training regimens in pulmonary rehabilitation – a review of the literature
Lee AL, Holland AE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1275-1288
Published Date: 10 November 2014


Czech multicenter research database of severe COPD


Novotna B, Koblizek V, Zatloukal J, Plutinsky M, Hejduk K, Zbozinkova Z, Jarkovsky J, Sobotik O, Dvorak T, Safranek P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1265-1274
Published Date: 10 November 2014

Effects of Tai Chi on exercise capacity and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Wu W, Liu X, Wang L, Wang Z, Hu J, Yan J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1253-1263
Published Date: 7 November 2014

Oxygen therapy in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Brill SE, Wedzicha JA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1241-1252
Published Date: 7 November 2014

Application of a new parameter in the 6-minute walk test for manifold analysis of exercise capacity in patients with COPD
Ijiri N, Kanazawa H, Yoshikawa T, Hirata K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1235-1240
Published Date: 3 November 2014

Low FEV1, smoking history, and obesity are factors associated with oxygen saturation decrease in an adult population cohort
Vold ML, Aasebø U, Melbye H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1225-1233
Published Date: 21 October 2014

Oxidative stress and free radicals in COPD – implications and relevance for treatment
Domej W, Oettl K, Renner W
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1207-1224
Published Date: 17 October 2014

Optimizing nonpharmacological management following an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Harrison SL, Goldstein R, Desveaux L, Tulloch V, Brooks D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1197-1205
Published Date: 29 October 2014

How do COPD comorbidities affect ICU outcomes?
Ongel EA, Karakurt Z, Salturk C, Takir HB, Burunsuzoglu B, Kargin F, Ekinci GH, Mocin O, Gungor G, Adiguzel N, Yilmaz A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1187-1196
Published Date: 17 October 2014

Comparing the effectiveness of small-particle versus large-particle inhaled corticosteroid in COPD
Postma DS, Roche N, Colice G, Israel E, Martin RJ, van Aalderen WMC, Grigg J, Burden A, Hillyer EV, von Ziegenweidt J, Gopalan G, Price D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1163-1186
Published Date: 17 October 2014

Characteristics of undiagnosed COPD in a senior community center
Santos SR, Lizzi ES, Vianna EO
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1155-1161
Published Date: 15 October 2014

Influence of sex on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk and treatment outcomes
Aryal S, Diaz-Guzman E, Mannino DM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1145-1154
Published Date: 14 October 2014

Efficacy and safety of combining olodaterol Respimat® and tiotropium HandiHaler® in patients with COPD: results of two randomized, double-blind, active-controlled studies
ZuWallack R, Allen L, Hernandez G, Ting N, Abrahams R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1133-1144
Published Date: 14 October 2014

Lower airway colonization and inflammatory response in COPD: a focus on Haemophilus influenzae
Finney LJ, Ritchie A, Pollard E, Johnston SL, Mallia P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1119-1132
Published Date: 13 October 2014

The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome-related symptoms and their relation to airflow limitation in an elderly population receiving home care
Kleisiaris CF, Kritsotakis EI, Daniil Z, Tzanakis N, Papaioannou A, Gourgoulianis KI
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1111-1117
Published Date: 10 October 2014

The causes and consequences of seasonal variation in COPD exacerbations
Donaldson GC, Wedzicha JA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1101-1110
Published Date: 6 October 2014

The mediating role of cytokine IL-6 on the relationship of FEV1 upon 6-minute walk distance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Baldi S, Jose PE, Bruschi C, Pinna GD, Maestri R, Rezzani A, Bellinzona E, Fracchia C, Dacosto E, Crotti P, Montemartini S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1091-1099
Published Date: 7 October 2014

Self-efficacy enhancing intervention increases light physical activity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Larson JL, Covey MK, Kapella MC, Alex CG, McAuley E
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1081-1090
Published Date: 3 October 2014

The effects of high intensity exercise during pulmonary rehabilitation on ventilatory parameters in people with moderate to severe stable COPD: a systematic review
Osterling K, MacFadyen K, Gilbert R, Dechman G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1069-1079
Published Date: 1 October 2014

Reduction of exacerbation frequency in patients with COPD after participation in a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program
van Ranst D, Stoop WA, Meijer JW, Otten HJ, van de Port IG
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1059-1067
Published Date: 3 October 2014

Impact of COPD in patients with lung cancer and advanced disease treated with chemotherapy and/or tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Izquierdo JL, Resano P, El Hachem A, Graziani D, Almonacid C, Sánchez IM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1053-1058
Published Date: 30 September 2014

Relationship between the GOLD combined COPD assessment staging system and bacterial isolation
Aydemir Y, Aydemir Ö, Kalem F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1045-1051
Published Date: 27 September 2014

Sex-specific relationships between adverse childhood experiences and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in five states
Cunningham TJ, Ford ES, Croft JB, Merrick MT, Rolle IV, Giles WH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1033-1043
Published Date: 26 September 2014

Characteristics of patients with COPD newly prescribed a long-acting bronchodilator: a retrospective cohort study
Wurst KE, St Laurent S, Mullerova H, Davis KJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1021-1031
Published Date: 25 September 2014


A simple semipaced 3-minute chair rise test for routine exercise tolerance testing in COPD


Aguilaniu B, Roth H, Gonzalez-Bermejo J, Jondot M, Maitre J, Denis F, Similowski T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1009-1019
Published Date: 23 September 2014

Health status in patients with coexistent COPD and heart failure: a validation and comparison between the Clinical COPD Questionnaire and the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire
Berkhof FF, Metzemaekers L, Uil SM, Kerstjens HAM, van den Berg JWK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:999-1008
Published Date: 22 September 2014

Comparison of disease-severity measures within severe and very severe COPD patients: results from a nationally representative chart review and patient survey
Solem CT, Sun SX, Liu S, Macahilig C, Katyal M, Gao X, Shorr AF
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:991-998
Published Date: 23 September 2014

Volumetric capnography for the evaluation of chronic airways diseases
Veronez L, Pereira MC, Doria da Silva SM, Barcaui LA, De Capitani EM, Moreira MM, Paschoal IA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:983-989
Published Date: 23 September 2014

Systemic and pulmonary inflammation is independent of skeletal muscle changes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Barker BL, McKenna S, Mistry V, Pancholi M, Patel H, Haldar K, Barer MR, Pavord ID, Steiner MC, Brightling CE, Bafadhel M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:975-981
Published Date: 15 September 2014

Chronic respiratory diseases and risk factors in 12 regions of the Russian Federation
Chuchalin AG, Khaltaev N, Antonov NS, Galkin DV, Manakov LG, Antonini P, Murphy M, Solodovnikov AG, Bousquet J, Pereira MHS, Demko IV
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:963-974
Published Date: 12 September 2014

Distinguishing adult-onset asthma from COPD: a review and a new approach
Abramson MJ, Perret JL, Dharmage SC, McDonald VM, McDonald CF
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:945-962
Published Date: 9 September 2014

A telehealth program for self-management of COPD exacerbations and promotion of an active lifestyle: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Tabak M, Brusse-Keizer M, van der Valk P, Hermens H, Vollenbroek-Hutten M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:935-944
Published Date: 9 September 2014

Central airways remodeling in COPD patients
Pini L, Pinelli V, Modina D, Bezzi M, Tiberio L, Tantucci C
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:927-933
Published Date: 1 September 2014

Once-daily indacaterol 75 µg in moderate- to-severe COPD: results of a Phase IV study assessing time until patients’ perceived onset of effect
Siler TM, LaForce CF, Kianifard F, Williams J, Spangenthal S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:919-925
Published Date: 1 September 2014



Self-management in patients with COPD: theoretical context, content, outcomes, and integration into clinical care


Kaptein AA, Fischer MJ, Scharloo M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:907-917
Published Date: 1 September 2014

Management of COPD in the UK primary-care setting: an analysis of real-life prescribing patterns
Price D, West D, Brusselle G, Gruffydd-Jones K, Jones R, Miravitlles M, Rossi A, Hutton C, Ashton VL, Stewart R, Bichel K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:889-905
Published Date: 27 August 2014

Epidemiology and clinical impact of major comorbidities in patients with COPD
Smith MC, Wrobel JP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:871-888
Published Date: 27 August 2014

Evaluation of ghrelin level and appetite regulation in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Wang Y, Shen Y, Zuo Q, Zhao L, Wan C, Tian P, Chen L, Wen F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:863-870
Published Date: 14 August 2014

Airway epithelial platelet-activating factor receptor expression is markedly upregulated in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Shukla SD, Sohal SS, Mahmood MQ, Reid D, Muller HK, Walters EH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:853-861
Published Date: 13 August 2014

Noninvasive ventilation in acute respiratory failure
Mas A, Masip J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:837-852
Published Date: 11 August 2014

Update on the pathological processes, molecular biology, and clinical utility of N-acetylcysteine in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Tse HN, Tseng CZS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:825-836
Published Date: 6 August 2014

Once-daily long-acting beta-agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an indirect comparison of olodaterol and indacaterol
Roskell NS, Anzueto A, Hamilton A, Disse B, Becker K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:813-824
Published Date: 31 July 2014

Pulmonary function impairment in patients with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema with and without airflow obstruction
Kitaguchi Y, Fujimoto K, Hanaoka M, Honda T, Hotta J, Hirayama J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:805-811
Published Date: 29 July 2014

Characteristics and self-rated health of overlap syndrome
Chung JW, Kong KA, Lee JH, Lee SJ, Ryu YJ, Chang JH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:795-804
Published Date: 21 July 2014

Symptoms and impact of symptoms on function and health in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic heart failure in primary health care
Theander K, Hasselgren M, Luhr K, Eckerblad J, Unosson M, Karlsson I
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:785-794
Published Date: 18 July 2014

A US database study characterizing patients initiating a budesonide–formoterol combination versus tiotropium bromide as initial maintenance therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Kern DM, Williams SA, Tunceli O, Wessman C, Zhou S, Pethick N, Elhefni H, Trudo F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:775-783
Published Date: 18 July 2014

Serum cytokine profiling and enrichment analysis reveal the involvement of immunological and inflammatory pathways in stable patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bade G, Khan MA, Srivastava AK, Khare P, Solaiappan KK, Guleria R, Palaniyar N, Talwar A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:759-773
Published Date: 5 August 2014

Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adult male cigarettes smokers: a community-based study in Jordan
Al Omari M, Khassawneh BY, Khader Y, Dauod AS, Bergus G
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:753-758
Published Date: 17 July 2014

Characterization of airway inflammation in patients with COPD using fractional exhaled nitric oxide levels: a pilot study
Donohue JF, Herje N, Crater G, Rickard K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:745-751
Published Date: 16 July 2014

Interleukin-6 and interleukin-8 blood levels’ poor association with the severity and clinical profile of ex-smokers with COPD
Moraes MR, da Costa AC, Corrêa KS, Junqueira-Kipnis AP, Rabahi MF
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:735-743
Published Date: 29 July 2014

Influence of diet and obesity on COPD development and outcomes
Hanson C, Rutten EP, Wouters EFM, Rennard S
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:723-733
Published Date: 5 August 2014

Adjunctive treatment with oral AKL1, a botanical nutraceutical, in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Brockwell C, Ampikaipakan S, Sexton DW, Price D, Freeman D, Thomas M, Ali M, Wilson AM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:715-721
Published Date: 9 July 2014

Lung function efficacy and symptomatic benefit of olodaterol once daily delivered via Respimat® versus placebo and formoterol twice daily in patients with GOLD 2–4 COPD: results from two replicate 48-week studies
Koch A, Pizzichini E, Hamilton A, Hart L, Korducki L, De Salvo MC, Paggiaro P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:697-714
Published Date: 5 July 2014

Differential pharmacology and clinical utility of emerging combination treatments in the management of COPD – role of umeclidinium/vilanterol
Malerba M, Morjaria JB, Radaeli A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:687-695
Published Date: 27 June 2014

Efficacy of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction: a meta-analysis [Corrigendum]
Iftikhar IH, McGuire FR, Musani AI
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:685-686
Published Date: 27 June 2014

Extent and prevalence of cognitive dysfunction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic non-obstructive bronchitis, and in asymptomatic smokers, compared to normal reference values
Dal Negro RW, Bonadiman L, Tognella S, Bricolo FP, Turco P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:675-683
Published Date: 26 June 2014

Roflumilast and dyspnea in patients with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pooled analysis of four clinical trials
Rennard SI, Sun SX, Tourkodimitris S, Rowe P, Goehring UM, Bredenbröker D, Calverley PM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:657-673
Published Date: 24 June 2014

Surveillance of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in high-risk individuals by using regional lung cancer mass screening
Sekine Y, Yanagibori R, Suzuki K, Sugiyama S, Yamaji H, Ishibashi M, Fujisawa T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:647-656
Published Date: 23 June 2014

Efficacy and safety of olodaterol once daily delivered via Respimat® in patients with GOLD 2–4 COPD: results from two replicate 48-week studies
Ferguson GT, Feldman GJ, Hofbauer P, Hamilton A, Allen L, Korducki L, Sachs P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:629-645
Published Date: 16 June 2014

Long-term dynamics of death rates of emphysema, asthma, and pneumonia and improving air quality
Kravchenko J, Akushevich I, Abernethy AP, Holman S, Ross Jr WG, Lyerly HK
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:613-627
Published Date: 16 June 2014


Continuing to Confront COPD International Patient Survey: methods, COPD prevalence, and disease burden in 2012–2013
Landis SH, Muellerova H, Mannino DM, Menezes AM, Han MK, van der Molen T, Ichinose M, Aisanov Z, Oh YM, Davis KJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:597-611
Published Date: 6 June 2014

Ventilatory requirements of quadriceps resistance training in people with COPD and healthy controls
Houchen-Wolloff L, Sandland CJ, Harrison SL, Menon MK, Morgan MD, Steiner MC, Singh SJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:589-595
Published Date: 5 June 2014

Activity restriction in mild COPD: a challenging clinical problem
O'Donnell DE, Gebke KB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:577-588
Published Date: 4 June 2014

Outcomes and costs of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with inhaled fixed combinations: the Italian perspective of the PATHOS study
Roggeri A, Micheletto C, Roggeri DP
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:569-576
Published Date: 5 June 2014

Prevalence of airflow limitation in outpatients with cardiovascular diseases in Japan
Onishi K, Yoshimoto D, Hagan GW, Jones PW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:563-568
Published Date: 29 May 2014

Real-world characterization and differentiation of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease strategy classification
Price DB, Baker CL, Zou KH, Higgins VS, Bailey JT, Pike JS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:551-561
Published Date: 28 May 2014

Increased serum levels of lipocalin-1 and -2 in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Wang XR, Li YP, Gao S, Xia W, Gao K, Kong QH, Qi H, Wu L, Zhang J, Qu JM, Bai CX
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:543-549
Published Date: 27 May 2014

A randomized controlled trial of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on markers of epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) in large airway samples in COPD: an exploratory proof of concept study
Sohal SS, Soltani A, Reid D, Ward C, Wills KE, Muller HK, Walters EH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:533-542
Published Date: 27 May 2014

Pulmonary adenocarcinoma mutation profile in smokers with smoking-related interstitial fibrosis
Primiani A, Dias-Santagata D, Iafrate AJ, Kradin RL
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:525-531
Published Date: 24 May 2014

Chronic disease self-management and exercise in COPD as pulmonary rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial
Cameron-Tucker HL, Wood-Baker R, Owen C, Joseph L, Walters EH
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:513-523
Published Date: 19 May 2014

Depression and anxiety predict health-related quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review and meta-analysis
Blakemore A, Dickens C, Guthrie E, Bower P, Kontopantelis E, Afzal C, Coventry PA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:501-512
Published Date: 20 May 2014

Does the duration of smoking cessation have an impact on hospital admission and health-related quality of life amongst COPD patients?
Hassan HA, Aziz NA, Hassan Y, Hassan F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:493-499
Published Date: 14 May 2014

Efficacy of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction: a meta-analysis
Iftikhar IH, McGuire FR, Musani AI
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:481-491
Published Date: 14 May 2014

Comparative efficacy of inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist combinations in preventing COPD exacerbations: a Bayesian network meta-analysis
Oba Y, Lone NA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:469-479
Published Date: 12 May 2014


Risk of pneumonia with inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β2 agonist therapy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cluster analysis
DiSantostefano RL, Li H, Hinds D, Galkin DV, Rubin DB
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:457-468
Published Date: 7 May 2014

The relationship between early reversibility test and maximal inspiratory pressure in patients with airway obstruction
Ozkaya S, Dirican A, Kaya SO, Karanfil RC, Bayrak MG, Bostancı O, Ece F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:453-456
Published Date: 5 May 2014

Living in negotiation: patients’experiences of being in the diagnostic process of COPD
Lindgren S, Storli SL, Wiklund-Gustin L
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:441-451
Published Date: 6 May 2014

Long-acting bronchodilator use after hospitalization for COPD: an observational study of health insurance claims data
Baker CL, Zou KH, Su J
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:431-439
Published Date: 3 May 2014

Corticosteroids in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Woods JA, Wheeler JS, Finch CK, Pinner NA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:421-430
Published Date: 3 May 2014

The successful treatment of hypercapnic respiratory failure with oral modafinil
Parnell H, Quirke G, Farmer S, Adeyemo S, Varney V
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:413-419
Published Date: 30 April 2014


Cytokine inhibition in the treatment of COPD
Caramori G, Adcock IM, Di Stefano A, Chung KF
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:397-412
Published Date: 28 April 2014

Expert consensus on acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the People's Republic of China
Cai BQ, Cai SX, Chen RC, Cui LY, Feng YL, Gu YT, Huang SG, Liu RY, Liu GN, Shi HZ, Shi Y, Song YL, Sun TY, Wang CZ, Wang JL, Wen FQ, Xiao W, Xu YJ, Yan XX, Yao WZ, Yu Q, Zhang J, Zheng JP, Liu J, Bai CX
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:381-395
Published Date: 25 April 2014

Clinical use of aclidinium in patients with COPD
Reid DJ, Carlson AA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:369-379
Published Date: 28 April 2014

Assessment of patients' preferences regarding the characteristics associated with the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bulcun E, Ekici M, Ekici A
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:363-368
Published Date: 16 April 2014

Update on obstructive sleep apnea and its relation to COPD
Mieczkowski B, Ezzie ME
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:349-362
Published Date: 8 April 2014

Explaining the increased health care expenditures associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease among elderly Medicare beneficiaries with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cost-decomposition analysis
Ajmera M, Raval AD, Shen C, Sambamoorthi U
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:339-348
Published Date: 8 April 2014

Clinical benefit of fixed-dose dual bronchodilation with glycopyrronium and indacaterol once daily in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review
Ulrik CS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:331-338
Published Date: 1 April 2014

Examining the relationship between anxiety and depression and exacerbations of COPD which result in hospital admission: a systematic review
Pooler A, Beech R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:315-330
Published Date: 29 March 2014


The role of microparticles in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Takahashi T, Kubo H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:303-314
Published Date: 27 March 2014

Clinical issues of mucus accumulation in COPD
Osadnik CR, McDonald CF, Holland AE
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:301-302
Published Date: 25 March 2014

Indirect costs in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A review of the economic burden on employers and individuals in the United States
Patel JG, Nagar SP, Dalal AA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:289-300
Published Date: 19 March 2014

Profile of glycopyrronium for once-daily treatment of moderate-to-severe COPD [Corrigendum]
Buhl R, Banerji D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:287-288
Published Date: 19 March 2014

New developments in the assessment of COPD: early diagnosis is key
Csikesz NG, Gartman EJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:277-286
Published Date: 27 February 2014

Sleep hypoventilation and daytime hypercapnia in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Holmedahl NH, Øverland B, Fondenes O, Ellingsen I, Hardie JA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:265-275
Published Date: 27 February 2014

How do informal self-care strategies evolve among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease managed in primary care? A qualitative study
Apps LD, Harrison SL, Williams JE, Hudson N, Steiner M, Morgan MD, Singh SJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:257-263
Published Date: 26 February 2014

Profile of fluticasone furoate/vilanterol dry powder inhaler combination therapy as a potential treatment for COPD
Caramori G, Chung KF, Adcock IM
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:249-256
Published Date: 24 February 2014

COPD management costs according to the frequency of COPD exacerbations in UK primary care [Corrigendum]
Punekar YS, Shukla A, Müllerova H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:247-248
Published Date: 24 February 2014

A review of halotherapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Rashleigh R, Smith SMS, Roberts NJ
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:239-246
Published Date: 21 February 2014

Bacterial microbiome of lungs in COPD
Sze MA, Hogg JC, Sin DD
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:229-238
Published Date: 21 February 2014

Efficacy and safety of coadministration of once-daily indacaterol and glycopyrronium versus indacaterol alone in COPD patients: the GLOW6 study
Vincken W, Aumann J, Chen H, Henley M, McBryan D, Goyal P
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:215-228
Published Date: 24 February 2014

Sex discrepancies in COPD patients and burden of the disease in females: a nationwide study in Greece (Greek Obstructive Lung Disease Epidemiology and health ecoNomics: GOLDEN study)
Papaioannou AI, Bania E, Alexopoulos EC, Mitsiki E, Malli F, Gourgoulianis KI
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:203-213
Published Date: 17 February 2014

Pathogenesis of hyperinflation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Gagnon P, Guenette JA, Langer D, Laviolette L, Mainguy V, Maltais F, Ribeiro F, Saey D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:187-201
Published Date: 15 February 2014

Effect of levofloxacin on neutrophilic airway inflammation in stable COPD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Siva R, Bafadhel M, Monteiro W, Brightling CE, Pavord ID
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:179-186
Published Date: 7 February 2014

Biomarkers in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: confusing or useful?
Stockley RA
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:163-177
Published Date: 7 February 2014

Changes in plasma levels of B-type natriuretic peptide with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Nishimura K, Nishimura T, Onishi K, Oga T, Hasegawa Y, Jones PW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:155-162
Published Date: 5 February 2014

Anemia and health performance score evaluation as decisive factors for noninvasive mechanical ventilation decisions in AECOPD: are there new key cornerstones?
Esquinas AM, Confalonieri M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:151-154
Published Date: 30 January 2014

Clinical issues of mucus accumulation in COPD
Ramos FL, Krahnke JS, Kim V
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:139-150
Published Date: 24 January 2014

Regadenoson use in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the state of current knowledge
Golzar Y, Doukky R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:129-137
Published Date: 22 January 2014

Barriers to and enablers of physical activity in patients with COPD following a hospital admission: a qualitative study
Thorpe O, Kumar S, Johnston K
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:115-128
Published Date: 21 January 2014

Efficacy of indacaterol on quality of life and pulmonary function in patients with COPD and inhaler device preferences
Ohno T, Wada S, Hanada S, Sawaguchi H, Muraki M, Tohda Y
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:107-114
Published Date: 21 January 2014

Factors associated with a prolonged length of stay after acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD)
Wang Y, Stavem K, Dahl FA, Humerfelt S, Haugen T
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:99-105
Published Date: 20 January 2014

Time spent by people managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease indicates biographical disruption
Jowsey T, Yen LE, Bagheri N, McRae IS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:87-97
Published Date: 15 January 2014

Efficacy and safety of QVA149 compared to the concurrent administration of its monocomponents indacaterol and glycopyrronium: the BEACON study [Corrigendum]
Dahl R, Jadayel D, Alagappan VKT, Chen H, Banerji D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:85-86
Published Date: 16 January 2014


The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994–2006
Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:75-83
Published Date: 15 January 2014

COPD management costs according to the frequency of COPD exacerbations in UK primary care
Punekar YS, Shukla A, Müllerova H
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:65-73
Published Date: 9 January 2014

Comparison of clinical features between non-smokers with COPD and smokers with COPD: a retrospective observational study
Zhang J, Lin XF, Bai CX
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:57-63
Published Date: 8 January 2014

Clinical factors associated with the humoral immune response to influenza vaccination in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Nath KD, Burel JG, Shankar V, Pritchard AL, Towers M, Looke D, Davies JM, Upham JW
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:51-56
Published Date: 24 December 2013

A 1-year follow-up study exploring the associations between perception of illness and health-related quality of life in persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bonsaksen T, Haukeland-Parker S, Lerdal A, Fagermoen MS
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:41-50
Published Date: 19 December 2013

Pulmonary rehabilitation and COPD: providing patients a good environment for optimizing therapy
Corhay JL, Nguyen Dang D, Van Cauwenberge H, Louis R
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:27-39
Published Date: 16 December 2013

Experience of fatigue, and its relationship to physical capacity and disease severity in men and women with COPD
Tödt K, Skargren E, Kentson M, Theander K, Jakobsson P, Unosson M
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:17-25
Published Date: 16 December 2013

Effect of repeated Waon therapy on exercise tolerance and pulmonary function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot controlled clinical trial
Kikuchi H, Shiozawa N, Takata S, Ashida K, Mitsunobu F
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:9-15
Published Date: 12 December 2013

New developments in the management of COPD: clinical utility of indacaterol 75 µg
Steiropoulos P, Archontogeorgis K, Nena E, Bouros D
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014, 9:1-7
Published Date: 6 December 2013