Grade of dyspnea

Description

0

Not troubled by breathlessness except on strenuous exercise

1

Shortness of breath when hurrying on the level or walking up a slight hill

2

Walks slower than people of the same age on the level because of breathlessness or has to stop for breath when walking at own pace on the level

3

Stops for breath after walking about 100 m or after a few minutes on the level

4

Too breathless to leave the house or breathless when dressing or undressing