Symptoms of COPD

4) COPD Assessment Test (CAT)

CAT score assessment

Example of CAT score assessment. Select to view full size [.pdf].


This is a patient-completed questionnaire assessing all aspects of the impact of COPD (cough, sputum, breathlessness, chest tightness, confidence, activity, sleep and energy levels)

There are 8 questions on a 1 to 5 point scale.

This will help your respiratory specialist nurse or doctor decide the best treatment for you.

If you would like to see the full CAT test click on the link below. You can also print the test or download it.

CAT score assessment [.pdf]