Symptom Impact AssessmentPatient GuideSelect one score per symptom0/8 CompletedCoughNever cough012345Cough all the timeNever coughCough all the timePhlegmNo phlegm012345Chest full of phlegmNo phlegmChest full of phlegmChest TightnessNo tightness012345Very tight chestNo tightnessVery tight chestBreathlessnessNot breathless on stairs012345Very breathless on stairsNot breathless on stairsVery breathless on stairsActivity LimitationNo limitations at home012345Very limited at homeNo limitations at homeVery limited at homeConfidenceConfident leaving home012345Not confident leaving homeConfident leaving homeNot confident leaving homeSleepSleep soundly012345Not sleeping soundlySleep soundlyNot sleeping soundlyEnergyLots of energy012345No energy at allLots of energyNo energy at allGenerate ScoreAssessment RequiredThe CAT score provides a standardized metric for health status impairment in COPD. Complete the 8-item survey for interpretation.Guidelines & EvidenceWhen to UseHow it WorksClinical PearlsNext StepsThe EvidenceOrigins & HistorySection 1When to UseSection 2How it WorksSection 3Clinical PearlsSection 4Next StepsSection 5The EvidenceSection 6Origins & HistoryVerifiedLast Review: 2026When to UseLast Comprehensive Review: 2026
