Table 3 COPD ladder of poor health
CAT score | Descriptions |
|---|---|
40 | Cannot move far from bed or chair Have become frail or an invalid Cannot do housework |
35 | Cannot take bath/shower or takes a long time Breathless walking around the home Chest trouble has become a nuisance to friends/relatives |
30 | Everything seems too much of an effort No good days in the week Stops patient doing most of what they want to do |
25 | Feel that not in control of chest problem Cough/breathing disturbs sleep Get afraid or panic when cannot get breath |
20 | Wheeze worse in the morning Breathless on bending over Wheezing attacks on most days |
15 | Cough several days a week Breathlessness on most days Housework takes a long time or have to take rests |
10 | Usually cannot play sports or games Gets exhausted easily Walk slower than other people or stop for rests |
5 | Breathlessness stops patient doing one or two things Chest condition causes a few problems Breathless walking up hills |