Table 2.

Symptoms severity and exacerbations in patients with COPD in Greece (N=351)

COPD symptoms severity and exacerbations	n (%)
mMRC grade
Mild breathlessness (0–1)	171 (50.0)
Moderate breathlessness (2–3)	140 (40.9)
Severe breathlessness (4)	31 (9.1)
CAT score
<10	54 (16.0)
≥10	284 (84.0)
Patients’ perception of COPD severity
Mild	119 (33.9)
Moderate	120 (34.2)
Severe	85 (24.2)
Very severe	26 (7.4)
In the last 12 months, what aspects of your “Respiratory condition” have worsened?
Cough during the daytime	90 (25.6)
Cough during the night	123 (35.0)
Phlegm	111 (31.7)
Breathlessness or shortness of breath and fatigue	148 (42.5)
Ability to perform regular activities	138 (39.4)
At least two of the above symptoms	151 (43.3)
In the last 12 months, have you been told by your physician that:
You have had worsening of your “Respiratory Condition?” (Y)	101 (29.1)
You have had acute bronchitis? (Y)	103 (29.6)
GOLD category
A	48 (14.2)
B	115 (34.1)
C	6 (1.8)
D	168 (49.9)
Exacerbation during the last 12 months
Yes	181 (51.7)
No	169 (48.3)

Abbreviations: CAT, COPD assessment test; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; GOLD, Global initiative for chronic Obstructive Lung Disease; mMRC, modified Medical Research Council.