Exacerbations and Decreased Lung Function Predict Nebulizer Use and Uptake in COPD and Tobacco Exposed Persons With Preserved Spirometry
Jane C. Fazio, MD, PhD1,2 Andrew W. Hong, MD3 Daniela Markovic, MS4 R. Graham Barr, MD, DrPH5 Eugene R. Bleecker, MD6 Russell P. Bowler, MD, PhD7 David J. Couper, PhD8 Jeffrey L. Curtis, MD9,10 M. Bradley Drummond, MD, MHS11 Spyridon Fortis, MD, PhD, MSc12 MeiLan K. Han, MD, MS9 Victor Kim, MD13 Fernando J. Martinez, MD, MS14 Jill Ohar, MD15 Victor E. Ortega, MD, PhD16 Robert Paine III, MD17 J. Michael Wells, MD, MSPH18 Sheiphali A. Gandhi MD, MPH19,20 Prescott G. Woodruff, MD, MPH20 Nirupama Putcha, MD, MHS21 Christopher B. Cooper, MD, PhD1,22 Donald P. Tashkin, MD1 Russell G. Buhr, MD, PhD1,2,23* Igor Barjaktarevic, MD, PhD1* for the SPIROMICS investigators
Citation: Fazio JC, Hong AW, Markovic D, et al. Exacerbations and decreased lung function predict nebulizer use and uptake in COPD and tobacco exposed persons with preserved spirometry. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2026; Published online February 25, 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0714
Prevalence of Exercise-Induced Desaturation Among COPD Patients Enrolled in Early Inpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Mara Paneroni
1* Laura Spinello
1,2* Beatrice Salvi
1 Carla Simonelli
1 Aldo Diasparra
3 Massimo Venturelli
2,4 Michele Vitacca, MD
1
Citation: Paneroni M, Spinello L, Salvi B, et al. Prevalence of exercise-induced desaturation among COPD patients enrolled in early inpatient pulmonary rehabilitation. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2026; Published online February 25, 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0724
Comparison of Bleeding Risks and All-Cause Death Between Warfarin and Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study
Na Zhao1,2* Ting Wei1* Xinhai Huang1 Guilan Wu1 Ruijuan Li3 Qiaowei Zheng4 Xiumei Liu5 Hengfen Dai6 Xiangsheng Lin7 Yuxin Liu8 Jun Su9 Xiaomin Dong10 Cuifang You11 Shuzheng Jiang12 Yanxian Lan13 Jinhua Zhang, PhD1
Citation: Zhao N, Wei T, Huang X, et al. Comparison of bleeding risks and all-cause death between warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a multicenter retrospective cohort study. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2026; Published online February 23, 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0648
Isoflavone Intake is Associated With Decreased Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Morbidity
Daniel C. Belz, MD, MPH1* Ernesto Quiroz1* Han Woo, PhD1 Mariah K. Jackson, PhD, RD2 Nirupama Putcha, MD, MHS1 Ashraf Fawzy, MD, MPH1 Wendy Lorizio, MD, MPH1 Corrine K. Hanson, PhD, RD2 Nadia N. Hansel, MD, MPH1
Citation: Belz DC, Quiroz E, Woo H, et al. Isoflavone intake is associated with decreased chronic obstructive pulmonary disease morbidity. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2026; Published online February 23, 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0695
Association of Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in Sputum of Patients With Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
Titas Grabauskas, BA1 Amanda E. Brunton, MS, MPH2 Mark L. Metersky, MD1 Kevin Winthrop, MD3 Nicole C. Lapinel, MD4 George M. Solomon, MD5 Kunal Jakharia, MD6 Michelle Korah-Sedgwick, MD7 Alexander Geyer, MD8
Citation: Grabauskas T, Brunton AE, Metersky ML, et al. Association of chronic rhinosinusitis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in sputum of patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2026; Published online February 23, 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0732
Silent Nights, Restless Lungs: Sleep Quality and Associated Factors Among COPD Patients in Vietnam — A Cross-Sectional Study
Phan Thanh Thuy1,2 Nguyen Thi Thu2 Nguyen Cong Khan3
Citation: Thuy PT, Thu NT, Khan NC. Silent nights, restless lungs: sleep quality and associated factors among COPD patients in Vietnam—a cross-sectional study. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2026; Published online February 9, 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0664
Phone-Based Teach-To-Goal Inhaler Education Program for Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries With COPD
Valerie G. Press, MD, MPH1 Aina Katsikas, PhD2 Kaylyn Swankoski, PhD2 Emily Boudreau, PhD2 Emily Thomas, PharmD2
Citation: Press VG, Katsikas A, Swankoski K, Boudreau E, Thomas E. Phone-based teach-to-goal inhaler education program for Medicare advantage beneficiaries with COPD. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2026; Published online February 9, 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0667
Severe Obesity and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency-Associated COPD: A Dual Burden on Health and Quality of Life
Radmila Choate, PhD, MPH1 Kristen E. Holm, PhD, MPH2,3 Robert A. Sandhaus, MD, PhD2,3 David M. Mannino, MD4,5 Charlie Strange, MD3,6
Citation: Choate R, Holm KE, Sandhaus RA, Mannino DM, Strange C. Severe obesity and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency-associated COPD: a dual burden on health and quality of life. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2026; Published online February 9, 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0672
Determinants of Medication Nonadherence Among Diverse Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Stephanie L. LaBedz, MD1 Ebere M. Okpara, BPharm2 Archit V. Potharazu, MD3 Min J. Joo, MD, MPH1,4 Valerie G. Press, MD5 Lisa K. Sharp, MA, PhD6
Citation: LaBedz SL, Okpara EM, Potharazu AV, Joo MJ, Press VG, Sharp LK. Determinants of medication nonadherence among diverse adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2026; Published online January 12, 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0673
The Impact of Treated and Untreated COPD Exacerbations on Long-Term Health-Related Quality of Life
Nicholas Wang, MD1 Emily R. Locke, MPH2 Tracy Simpson, PhD3,4 Erik R. Swensen, MD5 Jeffrey Edelman, MD1,2 Ranak B. Trivedi, PhD6,7 Vincent S. Fan, MD, MPH1,2
Citation: Wang N, Locke ER, Simpson T, et al. The impact of treated and untreated COPD exacerbations on long-term health-related quality of life. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2026; Published online January 5, 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0665
Lung Cancer in Patients With COPD: Predictors of Surgery and Long-Term Survival Following Lung Resection
Arianne Tardif1 Claudia LeBlanc1 Pascalin Roy1 Marie Parizeault1 Catherine Labbé1 Frédéric Nicodème1 Emma Roy1 Gabriel Chouinard1 Éliane Pelletier1 Marie-Christine Blais1 Sabrina Biardel1 Mélanie Gaudreault1 Serge Simard1 Yves Lacasse1 François Maltais1
Citation: Tardif A, LeBlanc C, Roy P, et al. Lung cancer in patients with COPD: predictors of surgery and long-term survival following lung resection. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2026; Published online January 5, 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0643
Rationale and Design of the Roflumilast or Azithromycin to Prevent COPD Exacerbations Clinical Trial
Jerry A. Krishnan, MD, PhD1 Janet T. Holbrook, PhD2 Elizabeth A. Sugar, PhD2 Richard Albert, MD3 Steve Rennard, MD4 Nina Bracken, APRN1 Jiaxian He, MS2 Marie Bradley, PhD, MSc PH, MPharm5 Kevin Coughlin, MA6 Candace C. Fuller, PhD, MPH6 Bradley Hammill, DrPH, MA7 Elisha Malanga8 Vincent M. Malanga8 David Mannino, MD, MPH8 Richard A. Mularski, MD, MCR, MSHS9 Hugh Musick, MBA1 Jean Rommes, PhD8 Julie DeLisa, MA1 Sengwee Toh, ScD6 Robert A. Wise, MD2
Citation: Krishnan JA, Holbrook JT, Sugar EA, et al. Rationale and design of the roflumilast or azithromycin to prevent COPD exacerbations clinical trial. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2026; Published online January 5, 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0669
25-Hydroxyvitamin D Deficiency Elevates the Risk of COPD Incidence and Mortality: A Large Population-Based Prospective Cohort Study
Ying Zhu, PhD, MD1,2* Shengjie Zhao, PhD, MD3* Chen Zhu, PhD4* Jianzheng Zhang, PhD, MD5 Qiang Tong, PhD, MD6,7
Citation: Zhu Y, Zhao S, Zhu C, Zhang J, Tong Q. 25-Hydroxyvitamin D deficiency elevates the risk of COPD incidence and mortality: a large population-based prospective cohort study. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2026; Published online January 5, 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0638
Census Tract Variability in COPD Emergency Department, Hospitalization, and Readmission Rates in Travis County, Texas
Trisha M. Parekh, DO, MSPH1 Peter Dunphy, MS, PhD2 Emily M. Hall, MPH3 Sarah Chambliss, PhD3 Rebecca A. Zarate, PhD3 Mark T. Dransfield, MD4 Paul J. Rathouz, PhD3† Elizabeth C. Matsui, MD, MHS3
Citation: Parekh TM, Dunphy P, Hall EM, et al. Census tract variability in COPD emergency department, hospitalization, and readmission rates in Travis County, Texas. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2025; Published online December 15, 2025. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0663
Upper and Lower Limb Skeletal Muscle Mass Index as a Novel Evaluation Index in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Junpei Oba, RPT, MHS1,2 Shota Kotani, RPT, PhD3 Satoshi Kubo, RPT1 Jun Horie, RPT, PhD2
Citation: Oba J, Kotani S, Kubo S, Horie J. Upper and lower limb skeletal muscle mass index as a novel evaluation index in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2025; Published online December 9, 2025. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0698
The Long-Term Effects of Cost-Related Nonadherence on COPD Outcomes and Progression in the COPDGene Study Cohort
Rajat Suri
1 Amy Non
2 Jacob Bailey
1 Doug Conrad
1
Citation: Suri R, Non A, Bailey J, Conrad D. The long-term effects of cost-related nonadherence on COPD outcomes and progression in the COPDGene study cohort. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2025; Published online December 9, 2025. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0689
The Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Prognosis, Quality of Life, and Psychological Outcomes of Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Mingchun Zhang
1 Misbah Ullah Khan
2
Citation: Zhang M, Khan MU. The effects of aerobic exercise on prognosis, quality of life, and psychological outcomes of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2025; Published online October 29, 2025. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0657