🫁 mMRC Dyspnoea Scale
Grade exertional breathlessness with the mMRC dyspnoea scale.
mMRC Dyspnoea Scale
Breathlessness grade
When to use
COPD symptom assessment and disability grading.
How it works
0 (breathless only on strenuous exercise) to 4 (too breathless to leave the house).
Key points
- mMRC ≥ 2 indicates more symptoms in GOLD ABE.
- Captures disability, not airflow limitation.
- Used alongside the CAT.
References
Decision support for licensed clinicians only; not a substitute for clinical judgement, diagnosis or local protocols.