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Table 1 Scoring for the components of the bode index: body-mass index, degree of airflow obstruction, dyspnea, and exercise capacity

From: Relationship between BODE index, quality of life and inflammatory cytokines in COPD patientsCorrelazione tra indice BODE, qualità di vita e citochine infiammatorie nei pazienti con BPCO

  

Points on BODE Index

 

Parameter

0

1

2

3

Body mass index (kg/m2)

> 21

≤ 21

-

-

FEV1 (% predicted)

≥ 65

50-64

36-49

≤ 35

6 minute walking distance (m)

≥ 350

250-349

150-249

≤ 149

MMRC dyspnea scale (score)

0-1

2

3

4

  1. Definition of abbreviation: FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1st second; MMRC, Modified Medical Research Council.
  2. BODE groups are classified as: 1-2 points: BODE 0; 2-4 points: BODE 1; 4-7 points: BODE 2; 7-10 points: BODE 3.
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Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine

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