Jayamaha AR, Perera CH, Orme MW, Karunatillake RDS, Fernando A, Barton A, Steiner MC, Matheson J, Manifield J, Barradell AC, Chathurantha S, Dias RR, Amarasekara TD, Wimalasekera SW, Singh SJ

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:527013

Published Date: 30 April 2026

Original Research

Impact of an Integrated Medical-Nursing Clinical Pathway on 30-Day Readmission and Long-Term Prognosis in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of COPD: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Real-World Data

Dou Y, Wang L, Wang Y, Wang J, Qin H, Wang L, Li K, Li N

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:589413

Published Date: 28 April 2026

Original Research

A Predicted FEV1/FVC Model Based on a Simple Respiratory Questionnaire for Early Diagnosis of COPD in Shimane Cohort, Japan

Nakao M, Okimoto T, Tanino A, Amano Y, Hotta T, Hamaguchi M, Hamaguchi S, Tsubata Y, Kawamura T, Isobe T

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:575341

Published Date: 27 April 2026

Original Research

COPD in Africa in the Post-COVID Era: A GBD 2023 Analysis of Trends, Demographic Drivers and Health-System Performance

Shi B, Liu J, Zhou F, Han B, Wang Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:588302

Published Date: 24 April 2026

Original Research

Community-Based Case-Finding for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Self-Management Education in Partnership with Faith-Based Organizations

Odhiambo LA, Joseph KM, Moore A, Crafton B, Jackson LW, Ruffin A, Collier B, Islam KM, Taskar V, Forseen C, Wright S

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:572998

Published Date: 24 April 2026

Original Research

Perceived Acceptability of SPACE for COPD© as a Maintenance Option Following Pulmonary Rehabilitation Discharge: A Qualitative Interview Study with Patients and Facilitators Using Framework Analysis

Barradell AC, Alqahtani K, Hong A, Lapworth J, Greenall K, Al-Naabi I, Szczepura A, Man WD, Nolan CM, Doe G, Gardiner N, Gerlis C, Bourne C, Singh SJ, Houchen-Wolloff L

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:538733

Published Date: 23 April 2026

Original Research

A Quarter-Century of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the Intensive Care Unit (2000–2025): A Bibliometric Roadmap of Thematic Evolution and Future Frontiers

Chen Y, Wang W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:598017

Published Date: 23 April 2026

Original Research

Nicotine Metabolism and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Mendelian Randomization and Phenotypic Characterization Analysis

Ji TF, Song SW, Xie Y, Liu Z, Gao YM, Cheng AQ, Zhou XM, Wang M, Dai HP, Zhao L, Xiao D, Wang C

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:594021

Published Date: 23 April 2026

Review

Pharmacist-Driven Outcomes in Asthma and COPD: A Meta-Analysis of Clinical Outcomes and Medication Adherence

Xie W, Zhang X, Wei W, Li N, He X, Shi Z, Wang Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:547614

Published Date: 22 April 2026

Original Research

Differences in Clinical Characteristics of AECOPD Patients with or without Candida Isolation from the Lower Respiratory Tract

Wei X, Li X, Deng J, Wu X, Zhang Y, Liu R, Liang Q, Wu C, Zhang H, Zhang J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:594531

Published Date: 21 April 2026

Original Research

Re-Evaluating the Relationship Between Insulin Resistance and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Evidence from NHANES and Mendelian Randomization

Jiang N, Jin Q, Xu W, Huang F

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:587160

Published Date: 20 April 2026

Review

Beyond the Lungs: A Narrative Review of Cardiopulmonary Risk Reduction and Management Perspectives in Thai COPD Patients

Maneechotesuwan K, Juthong S, Sangsayunh P, Ratanawatkul P, Vathesatogkit P, Yingchoncharoen T, Chirakarnjanakorn S, Wong CK, Sriprasart T

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:591999

Published Date: 17 April 2026

Original Research

Accurate Asthma-COPD Overlap Classification via Deep Transfer Learning in Medical Image Segmentation

Ye W, Mo D, Yang Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:578685

Published Date: 16 April 2026

Original Research

Comparison of Tools for Nutrition Assessment in Stable Subjects with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Which is the Best Mortality Predictor in Real Clinical Practice?

Nishimura K, Kusunose M, Shibayama A, Nakayasu K

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:593903

Published Date: 16 April 2026

Review

Pharmacist-Led Integrated Management for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Li X, Ma X, Qin W, Shi C, Liu L, Wang C

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:589904

Published Date: 16 April 2026

Original Research

Mendelian Randomization Study in East Asian Populations Supports the Causal Relationship Between Blood Metabolites and COPD: Insights from Amino Acids, Phospholipids, Vitamin D, and Trace Elements

Guo S, Li Z, Wei M, Hu L, Jiang S, Yang F, Yang Z, Zhu X, Shen X

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:588120

Published Date: 16 April 2026

Original Research

Predictive Value of the COPD Assessment Test Combined with Five-Repetition Sit-to-Stand Test for Impaired Exercise Tolerance in Primary Care COPD Patients: A Comparative Study with Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

Yang T, Qumu S, Ren X, Yu C, Duan R, Wang S, Wang X, Yang T, Jiang S

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:585819

Published Date: 14 April 2026

Original Research

A Nomogram for Predicting 5-Year Risk of New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes in Patients with COPD: A Two-Center Retrospective Cohort Study

Pan J, Chen F, Liao W, Ye W, Chen B, Lu T, Li K, Liu F, Deng X, Sun T, Chen R, Yao W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:590822

Published Date: 13 April 2026

Review

Mechanical Forces and Mechanotransduction in COPD: Pathogenesis, Clinical Phenotypes, and Therapeutic Implications

Li J, Qin E, Zhang C, Yu Y, Liu L, Sun J, Pu G, Tang J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:595107

Published Date: 13 April 2026

Review

A Proposed Checklist for Optimizing COPD Patient Discharge Processes in Italian Internal Medicine Wards

Benetti A, Fiorelli EM, Grassi D, Montano N

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:571480

Published Date: 9 April 2026

Original Research

Pulmonary-Intestinal Axis: Shared Genetic Basis and Mediating Factors Identified Through Multi-Omics Analysis

Zhang Z, Liu H, Su Y, Wang C, Wang W, Li Y, Zhang X, Gao C, Tian X, Zhao C

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:561645

Published Date: 7 April 2026

Original Research

Prognostic Value of Impaired Spirometry in Patients with Myocardial Infarction: A Longitudinal Study of Two European Cohorts

Sundh J, Parker WAE, Oldgren J, Andell P, Reitan C, Jernberg T, Hofmann R, Mohammad MA, Erlinge D, Åkerblom A, Sederholm Lawesson S, Konstantinidis KV, Lindbäck J, Janson C, Björkenheim A, Elamin N, McMellon H, Moyle B, Patel M, El Khoury J, Surujbally R, James S, Storey RF

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:580301

Published Date: 2 April 2026

Original Research

Participation of miRNA-23a-3p in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Through Macrophages via the JAK-STAT Pathway

Chang W, Li Z, Liang Q, Liu T, Li F

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:529070

Published Date: 2 April 2026

Original Research

Pulmonary Rehabilitation with Airway Clearance Techniques Improves Mucus Hypersecretion and Clinical Outcomes in COPD: A Retrospective Study

Li H, Li M, Liu W, Wang D

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:576128

Published Date: 1 April 2026

Original Research

Biomarker-Defined Iron Deficiency in Heavy Smokers with and without COPD and/or Emphysema

Hardang IM, Neumann K, Gjønnes GT, Strand TE, Ashraf H, Einvik G

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:573503

Published Date: 1 April 2026

Review

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing for Prognostic Assessment of Clinical Outcomes in COPD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Staes M, Dong J, Gyselinck I, Everaerts S, Janssens W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:560342

Published Date: 1 April 2026

Original Research

Assessing Lifestyle Goal Setting in Patients with COPD

Born CDC, Beijers RJHCG, van Iersel LEJ, Muijrers IHMJE, Schuurman LT, Gerards SMPL, Simons SO, Gosker HR, van Helvoort A, Schols AMWJ, Crutzen R

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:579191

Published Date: 31 March 2026

Original Research

Inflammation Levels and the Health Impact of Anti-Inflammatory Diets on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: An NHANES Study

Feng T, Yu W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:535829

Published Date: 31 March 2026

Original Research

Level of Awareness About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Among Active Smokers

Al-Otaibi HM, Homoud MM, Alqarni MM, Alsobhi GJ, Al-Otaibi GZ, Alnahdi NA

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:580239

Published Date: 29 March 2026

Original Research

VE-VCO2 Slope During Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test Predicts Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Li X, Lin F, Wu J, Zhang J, Liu S, Qiu M, Yuan W, Nie S, Yan F, Xu B, Li Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:581813

Published Date: 28 March 2026

Original Research

LAMC2 Drives Airway Remodeling in COPD via EMT Regulation Through the AKT Pathway

Wang Z, Shi J, Zhang Y, Luo Y, Rao Y, Qu J, Gai X, Sun Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:580964

Published Date: 27 March 2026

Original Research

Development of a Clinical Nomogram for Predicting Densitometric Osteoporosis in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Based on NHANES Data

Jiang P, Chen T

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:571149

Published Date: 25 March 2026

Original Research

Exosomal miR-2110 from PM2.5-Exposed Lung Epithelial Cells Targets SRSF1 to Promote M1 Macrophage Polarization and Inflammatory Responses in COPD

Miao Y, Gu J, Li J, Sheng D

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:584536

Published Date: 24 March 2026

Original Research

A Retrospective Controlled Study on the Effects of Four-Limb Linkage Training on Clinical Efficacy and Antioxidative Mechanisms in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Liu X, Chen L, Wei Z, Jiang J, Yu Y, Wang Z

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:576646

Published Date: 24 March 2026

Original Research

A Prospective Observational Study Evaluating the PRogression Of BronchiEctasis in COPD Patients - Results from the PROBE - COPD Study

Venkitakrishnan R, Sudheendranath A, Vijay A, Ramachandran D, Cleetus M, Somson HT, John S

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:571906

Published Date: 24 March 2026

Original Research

Impact of Severe Vitamin D Deficiency on Antibiotic Use in Hospitalized COPD Patients with Exacerbations: A Retrospective Analysis

Li B, Liu M, Ren B, Wu H, Zhang Y, An Z, Huang K

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:568072

Published Date: 24 March 2026

Original Research

Disease Burden and Unmet Needs in Chinese Patients with Symptomatic and Exacerbating COPD While on Triple Inhaled Therapy: A Cross-Sectional Real-World Study

Sun Y, Pennant T, Barrable FR

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:580726

Published Date: 21 March 2026

Original Research

A Phenomenological Qualitative Study of Primary Informal Caregiver of Chinese Patients with Advanced Stage COPD: An In-Depth Exploration of Experiences and Needs

Ren X, Li F, Gao T, Xu X, Sun L, Liu S, Liu Y, Wang F

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:514685

Published Date: 20 March 2026

Original Research

Associations Between Albumin-Corrected Anion Gap and Mortality in Heart Failure Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Wu G, Ke H, Jin Z, Shen Z, Tong Z

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:574358

Published Date: 20 March 2026

Original Research

Characterization of Patients with COPD and GOLD E Classification in the United States

Bhatt SP, Zhang Y, White J, Stanford RH, Mayen Herrera E, Cunoosamy D, Djandji M, Soliman M, Qureshi T, Subramaniam A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:598962

Published Date: 19 March 2026

Original Research

Gut-Lung Axis in COPD: Investigating the Impact of Dietary Fiber Intake on Systemic Inflammation and Lung Function Decline

Lu L, Xu J, Wang J, Cai YL

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:584577

Published Date: 19 March 2026

Review

Why the COPD Microbiome Matters: How Airway Microbes Shape Disease Severity and Treatment Response

Jia S, Liu P, Zhang H, Zeng H, Chen G, Zhao L

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:531521

Published Date: 17 March 2026

Original Research

Evaluation of Clinical Characteristics and Lung Function Trajectories in Young COPD Patients Within the General Population

Nam JH, Rhee CK, Jo YS, Kim S, Kim YS, Kim SH, Kim KH, Choi JY

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:579212

Published Date: 17 March 2026

Letter

Moving Past Just Confidence Intervals: Why We Need Stronger Heterogeneity Assessment in Lung Cancer Meta-Analyses? [Letter]

Cherif H, Maazaoui S, Dziri C

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:576155

Published Date: 16 March 2026

Original Research

Epidemiological Trends and Projections of PM2.5-Attributable COPD Burden in China Over 1990–2035

Li M, Wang L, Amhare AF, Song Y, Wan P, Shi S, Qiao L, Guo Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:565060

Published Date: 16 March 2026

Original Research

Prognostic Value of the ROX Index for Mortality in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using the MIMIC-IV Database

Liu K, Fu Z, Luo D, Xiao H, Wu Q

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:576654

Published Date: 14 March 2026

Corrigendum

Quantitative CT Analysis of Small Airway Remodeling in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by a New Image Post-Processing System [Corrigendum]

Qin S, Yu X, Ma Q, Lin L, Li Q, Liu H, Zhang L, Leng S, Han W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:607153

Published Date: 13 March 2026

Original Research

A Machine Learning–Derived Risk Score Based on Dietary Nutrient Intake for Early Detection and Prognostic Prediction of Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry

Xie Q, Qu H, Xie S, Lan R, Li J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:562473

Published Date: 13 March 2026

Review

Sedentary Behavior Interventions in COPD: A Scoping Review of Strategies, Behavior Change Techniques, and Device-Measured Outcomes

Fang P, Mu W, Song M, Wang H, Lyu F, Zhao R, Li M, Cao J, Li Y, Lou L, Qian F

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:566739

Published Date: 13 March 2026

Original Research

Divergent Trajectories and Risk Factor Attribution of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Burden in China and the United States, 1990–2023: An Age-Period-Cohort Analysis with Projections to 2035 Based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

Deng Y, Zhu Y, Chen C, Xu W, Yao W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:581670

Published Date: 13 March 2026

Original Research

Association Between Peripheral Blood NLR, PLR, and EXACT-PRO Scores in Patients with Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study

Lai XM, Xie XY, Zhang JC

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:578000

Published Date: 12 March 2026

Original Research

Sex Differences and Survival Among COPD Patients in France: The Palomb Cohort

Jestin-Guyon N, Ouaalaya EH, Bernady A, Berteaud E, Betancourt-Rial Z, Moinard J, Falque L, Le Guillou F, Molimard M, Nguyen L, Nocent C, Ozier A, Staali M, Raherison-Semjen C

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:531894

Published Date: 12 March 2026

Letter

Methodological Considerations Regarding Heterogeneity and Statistical Modeling in “Effects on Exercise Tolerance and Functional Outcomes of Eccentric versus Concentric Aerobic Exercise in People with COPD” [Letter]

Otto-Yáñez M, Torres-Castro R, Vilaró J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:590866

Published Date: 12 March 2026

Original Research

Non-Pharmacological Breathlessness Action Plans for People with COPD and Their Support People: A Scoping Review and Survey of Current Practice

Luckett T, Roberts MM, Chaudhry MT, Hancock J, Ruttle L, Siemionow M, Smith K, River J, Johnson M, Smith TA, Johnston KN, Hutchinson A, Swan F, Pearson M, Crooks MG, Kochovska S, Keijzers G, Keedwell A, Agar MR, Currow DC, Rhee J, Erfani E, Williams MT

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:568299

Published Date: 11 March 2026

Original Research

Afebrile Presentation in COPD Patients with Influenza A: A Risk Factor for Prolonged Viral Shedding

Fan Y, Fan J, Ma L, Wu C, Wang L, Chen H, Chen Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:559844

Published Date: 11 March 2026

Original Research

Enhancing Respiratory Support in COPD Patients with Nasal High Flow Using an Asymmetrical Cannula Interface: A Randomized Cross-Over Study

Nilius G, Domanski U, Khalaf M, Schroeder M, Tatkov S

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:528199

Published Date: 10 March 2026

Original Research

Global Trends of Cognition-Targeted Interventions in Chronic Lung Disease: A Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis

Zhang J, Sun N, He C, Liu L, Wan C, Luo J, Wu L, Zhang R, Lu J, Liu Z, Zhang W, Fang B

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:567846

Published Date: 10 March 2026

Review

Research Progress on the Mechanisms of High Mucus Secretion in the Airway: A Scoping Review

Ying W, Jing X, Chen L, Zhang J, Yue L, Zhang B

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:588363

Published Date: 9 March 2026

Original Research

A Cross-Tissue Transcriptome Association Study Revealed Novel Susceptibility Genes for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Luan H, Wang T, Su X, Zhao J, Yuan Z, Ding S, Yang Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:578900

Published Date: 7 March 2026

Original Research

Respiratory Muscle Strength and Imaging Parameters in Smokers: A Prospective Observational Study

Matsuo Y, Ogawa E, Iriyama T, Tsunoda Y, Yamazaki A, Uchida Y, Nakagawa H, Kinose D, Yamaguchi M, Nakano Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:570205

Published Date: 6 March 2026

Original Research

Modulation of Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Pathways in COPD: Unraveling the Mechanisms of Fenugreek Through Network Pharmacology and Single-Cell RNA Sequencing

Aikeranmu B, Maimaitiyiming D, Aierken H

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:567735

Published Date: 4 March 2026

Original Research

Inhaler Adherence in COPD and Its Clinical and Contextual Associations: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study

Bektaş Aksoy H, Günaydın S, Şimşek ŞM, Takır S

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:580657

Published Date: 3 March 2026

Response to Letter

Response to the Letter to the Editor by Zambelli et al for In Silico Lung Deposition Profiles of Three Single-Inhaler Triple Therapies in Patients With COPD Using Functional Respiratory Imaging [Response To Letter]

Singh D, Roche N, Wu L, Sadafi H, De Backer J, Monshi Tousi N, Marshall J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:597524

Published Date: 3 March 2026

Original Research

The Multidimensional Burden of COPD in China: A Propensity Score-Matched Comparison with Other Prevalent Non-Communicable Diseases

Sun Q, Lu B, Chen Q, Zheng Z

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:576684

Published Date: 3 March 2026

Original Research

The Role of Programmed Cell Death–Related Genes in Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Lung Function: A Multi-Omics Mendelian Randomization Study

Ji T, Lv Y, Gu J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:561510

Published Date: 28 February 2026

Original Research

Integrated Care for COPD in the Elderly: Impact on Healthcare Utilization Across Healthcare Settings

Lin PC, Cheng YY, Chen CH, Shih YM, Huang KY, Hung CT, Lin CH

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:578345

Published Date: 27 February 2026

Original Research

PulmoClass-3DAtt: A Self-Attention Network for Classification of COPD, PRISm and Normal

Wu Q, Li R, Guo H, Han J, Zhang Z, Jingesi A, Kang S

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:573618

Published Date: 26 February 2026

Original Research

Co-Design of an Electronic Patient Record-Integrated COPD Self-Management App: The My Lung Health Coach Companion

Farrer C, Manankil D, Thuringer K, Ahmed K, Man K, Tohob SA, Kouri A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:566619

Published Date: 25 February 2026

Review

Underrepresentation of Women in COPD Pharmacologic Trials Relative to Disease Burden: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis:

Umer M, Jagra AS, Al Seidi J, Ahmad A, Touza M, Emehinola O, Surani S, Hanif FM

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:585685

Published Date: 25 February 2026

Original Research

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Kazakhstan in a Nationwide Population-Based Epidemiological Study

Vinnikov D, Mukatova I, Tulekov Z, Raushanova A, Romanova Z, Sadibekova M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:574409

Published Date: 23 February 2026

Original Research

Healthcare Costs and Trends of Multimorbidity in COPD Patients: A Population-Based Study in Singapore

Juang YR, Lim LHM, Chotirmall SH, Abisheganaden J, Koh MS, Tsai MJ, Liew MF, Yii ACA, Tiew PY, Price D, Tan KB, Chen W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:563620

Published Date: 17 February 2026

Original Research

Research Hotspots and Future Trends of Oxygen Therapy for COPD: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis from 1973 to 2024

Ni J, Xu P, Lu W

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:563591

Published Date: 16 February 2026

Review

Predictors of Acute Exacerbations in COPD: A Systematic Review

Chamaon D, Lenferink A, Bucsán C, Van Dijk SHB, Van Beurden WJ, van der Valk PDLPM, van der Palen J, Brusse-Keizer MGJ

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:540753

Published Date: 14 February 2026

Original Research

Patterns and Adherence to GOLD-Recommended Inhaled Therapy in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients with Acute Exacerbation History in Primary Care in China

Pei H, Su Y, Jing G, Su Q, Xu J, Jin X, Hao J, Xu J, Chen J, Li X, Ma J, Wang Y, Ye J, Yao M, Chi C

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:566724

Published Date: 14 February 2026

Review

Incidence and Risk Factors for Progression from Pre-COPD to COPD: A Systematic Review and Meta‑analysis

Qiao L, Wu X, Chen G, Tang H, Shen H

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:566518

Published Date: 13 February 2026

Review

Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Emotional Symptoms in COPD Centered on Anxiety and Depression: An Evidence Synthesis Study

Yu J, Fu J, Zhao S, Zhang S, Huang R, Li T, Li Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:574777

Published Date: 11 February 2026

Original Research

Prediction Score of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolation in Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Morasert T, Tantiyavarong P

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:571380

Published Date: 11 February 2026

Short Report

Opinion and Knowledge of Pulmonologists, Primary Care Physicians, and Nurses About Inhaled Therapy in COPD. Inhal-Epoc Survey

De Miguel-Díez J, Giner Donaire J, Gómez Sáenz JT, Trigueros Carrero JA, Artigas Feliu R, Cruz Culebra N, Plaza V

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:499279

Published Date: 11 February 2026

Clinical Trial Report

Ensifentrine Added on to Dual Bronchodilator or Triple Therapy Demonstrates Clinically Meaningful Improvement in CAT Score in Symptomatic Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Siler TM, Rheault T, Reyner D, MacDonald-Berko M, Davidson J, Rickard K

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:589655

Published Date: 10 February 2026

Review

Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Concept Analysis

Yin H, Li R, Hu Y, Huang L

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:580903

Published Date: 10 February 2026

Clinical Trial Report

Efficacy and Safety of Escitalopram in Alleviating Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in COPD Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial

Gao Z, Tang S, Zhang W, Zhang M, Wei Z, Long Z, Wang B, Qin H, Qian H, Yin Y, Wang G, He B

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:572465

Published Date: 7 February 2026

Original Research

Predictive Value of SAPS II for 28-Day All-Cause Mortality in AECOPD Patients Admitted to the ICU

Yao S, Xu Y, Liu J, Li R, Li Y, Ge S, Sun Y, Yao C, Yang X, Zhang M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:583782

Published Date: 7 February 2026

Original Research

Global Research Trends in Comorbidity Between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease: A Bibliometric Study

Wang J, Zhao Y, Zhang Y, Chen J, Wu H, Fang H

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:572455

Published Date: 6 February 2026

Original Research

The Role of Advanced Lung Cancer Inflammation Index in Predicting COPD Exacerbation Risks

Kwok WC, Leung SHI, Tam TCC, Chau CH, Lam FM, Ho JCM

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:559800

Published Date: 31 January 2026

Original Research

COPD Action Plans: Gaps in Development Methods, Content, and Format

Yusup I, Tang R, Kouri A, Sin DD, Marciniuk DD, Gupta S

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:571223

Published Date: 30 January 2026

Review

Mechanisms, Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacoeconomics of Low-Dose, Long-Term Macrolide Antibiotics in the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Review

Wu J, Wu D, Wang H, Liu J, Chen Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:561395

Published Date: 29 January 2026

Original Research

The Remote Assessment of Physical Capacities of Patients with COPD, Feasibility and Learning Effect of the 5-Repetition Sit-to-Stand Test (5STS)

Moine E, Oliver N, Alexandre F, Molinier V, Barbaste F, Hayot M, Heraud N

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:554786

Published Date: 29 January 2026

Letter

In silico Lung Deposition Profiles of Three Single-Inhaler Triple Therapies in Patients with COPD Using Functional Respiratory Imaging [Letter]

Zambelli E, Warner L, Richards J, Malone R, Piraino A

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:594789

Published Date: 27 January 2026

Original Research

Association Between Subsegmental Dosing Accuracy and Outcomes of Bronchoscopic Thermal Vapor Ablation: An Exploratory Retrospective Study in Severe Heterogeneous Emphysema

Yang H, Chen S, Zheng X, Cui N, Xie F, Hou H, Ye L, Herth FJF, Sun J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:560457

Published Date: 23 January 2026

Original Research

Difference in Respiratory Function Between GOLD Stage 1 and Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry as Assessed by Impulse Oscillometry and Spirometry

Shimizu A, Hino M, Kubota K, Yoshikawa A, Kamio K, Tanaka Y, Seike M

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:571172

Published Date: 23 January 2026

Original Research

The Association Between Glycemic Variability and In-Hospital Mortality in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A MIMIC-IV Database-Based Retrospective Cohort Study

He J, Chen Y, Wang Q, Yu W, Zhang Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:561481

Published Date: 23 January 2026

Original Research

Burden of Disease Analysis of COPD Attributable to Occupational PGFs in the BRICS Countries, 1990–2021

Zeng J, Xie J, Huang S, Cheng J, Zeng Q

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:543554

Published Date: 22 January 2026

Original Research

Association of FeNO Decline Rate with Symptom Improvement in COPD: A Real-World Observational Study

Li B, Liu M, Shi H, Wang Y, Meng X, An Z

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:563981

Published Date: 21 January 2026

Original Research

Reliability of Pulmonary Function Tests in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Arslan F, Şen E, Şirin B, Köktürk N, Ulubay G, Aydogan Eroglu S, Gemicioglu B, Sönmez Ö, Şerifoğlu İ, Dilektasli AG, Öztürk Şahin B, Doğan İ, Gürhan N, Günen H, Ensen N

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:554115

Published Date: 21 January 2026

Original Research

Helicobacter pylori Infection and Risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Meta-Analysis and Mendelian Randomization Study

Xu Y, Li J, He C, Su A, Jiang H, Ma B, Zhu L, Yang Z, Wu F, Liu J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:578114

Published Date: 20 January 2026

Original Research

Understanding Nebulizer Utilization by Patients and Healthcare Providers: A COPD Foundation Nebulizer Consortium Survey Study

Melamed KH, Martinez S, Cambridge L, Christiani DC, Li J, Ohar J, Dhand R, Drummond MB, Ari A, Radonovich LJ Jr, Tashkin D, Dartt M, Perera A, Schloss J, Cochran L, Mannino D, Locantore N, Johnson K, Lacy MK, Berlinski A, Gilchrist K, Barjaktarevic I

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:552041

Published Date: 19 January 2026

Original Research

Beyond Reported Rates: Detection-Adjusted COPD Prevalence and Underdiagnosis Patterns in Colombia

Ospina J, Garcia-Morales OM, Gaviria MC

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:554120

Published Date: 17 January 2026

Original Research

Inverse Association Between Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Ischemic Stroke in Hospitalized Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Atrial Fibrillation: A Retrospective Analysis

Chen S, Luo C, You C, Xiong Y, Ye X, Tang Y, Zhang X

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:558402

Published Date: 17 January 2026

Original Research

Integrating Multi-Omics Data to Uncover Causal Links Between Mitochondria-Related Genes and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Mendelian Randomization Study

Hong E, Mao J, Ke Z, Wu Y

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:553092

Published Date: 17 January 2026

Original Research

Evaluating Arrhythmia Risk in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treated with Aclidinium/Formoterol Fumarate and Other Inhaled Bronchodilators: A Post-Authorization Safety Study

Rebordosa C, Aguado J, Bartsch J, Saigi-Morgui N, Carsin AE, Garcia-Esteban R, Ignatova E, Freedman D, Perez-Gutthann S, Rivero-Ferrer E

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:554888

Published Date: 16 January 2026

Original Research

Identification of Risk Factors for 30-Day and Frequent One-Year Readmissions in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients Following Acute Exacerbation

Ran C, Lian M, Dilixiati N, Lin R, Song J, Yang J, Wang J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:549054

Published Date: 15 January 2026

Original Research

Effectiveness of Benralizumab in Reducing Asthma and COPD Exacerbations in Patients with Severe Asthma and Concomitant COPD: Real-World Evidence from the ZEPHYR-5 Study

Adrish M, DeMartino JK, Carstens D, Jackson M, Wilson K, Schinkel J, Tkacz J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:562498

Published Date: 14 January 2026

Case report

Improvement of Progressive Vanishing Lung Syndrome in COPD: A 7-Year Radiological Evolution Case Report and Literature Review

Zhong X, Liu Q, Huang J, Liao H, Huang X

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:566280

Published Date: 14 January 2026

Original Research

Efficacy of Nebulized Pentoxifylline in a Mouse Model of Emphysema Induced by Cigarette Smoke and Aerosolized Lipopolysaccharide

Hu Z, Yu Y, Peng T, Niu R, Li Z, Wang W, Zheng X, Zhang J

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:554927

Published Date: 13 January 2026

Expert Opinion

Optimizing COPD Care in Belgium: A Multidisciplinary Expert Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Risk Management

Michotte N, Demeure F, Guiot J, Trenson S, Vanfleteren MJ, Lahousse L, Raskin J, Cataldo D, Lapperre T, Marchand E, Leys M, Janssens W, Bruyneel M, Vanfleteren LE, Vanderhelst E, Goeminne P, Teughels S, Lins M, Van Rossem I, Peché R

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2026, 21:578651

Published Date: 13 January 2026

Original Research