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Table 8 MRC dyspnea scale

From: The AIMAR recommendations for early diagnosis of chronic obstructive respiratory disease based on the WHO/GARD model*

Level of dyspnea

Symptoms referred or reported

0

Presents fatigue after strenuous exercise

1

Averts shortness of breath when walking fast or walking uphill

2

Walks more slowly than someone of similar age due to dyspnea

3

Stops after a few minutes or 100 meters when walking

4

Obliged to not move from home; dyspnea when getting dressed or undressed