Table 2 Participant responses to the Dyspnea-12 questionnaire
Dyspnea-12 Item / Response | None, No. (%) | Mild, No. (%) | Moderate, No. (%) | Severe, No. (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. My breath does not go in all the way | 41 (39.0%) | 38 (36.2%) | 23 (21.9%) | 3 (2.9%) |
2. My breathing requires more work | 38 (36.2%) | 32 (30.5%) | 29 (27.6%) | 6 (5.7%) |
3. I feel short of breath | 27 (25.7%) | 36 (34.3%) | 34 (32.4%) | 8 (7.6%) |
4. I have difficulty catching my breath | 35 (33.3%) | 39 (37.1%) | 25 (23.8%) | 6 (5.7%) |
5. I cannot get enough air | 42 (40.0%) | 30 (28.6%) | 27 (25.7%) | 6 (5.7%) |
6. My breathing is uncomfortable | 42 (40.0%) | 33 (31.4%) | 25 (23.8%) | 5 (4.8%) |
7. My breathing is exhausting | 38 (36.2%) | 35 (33.3%) | 27 (25.7%) | 5 (4.8%) |
8. My breathing makes me feel depressed | 42 (40.0%) | 38 (36.2%) | 22 (21.0%) | 3 (2.9%) |
9. My breathing makes me feel miserable | 41 (39.0%) | 38 (36.2%) | 23 (21.9%) | 3 (2.9%) |
10. My breathing is distressing | 44 (41.9%) | 36 (34.3%) | 22 (21.0%) | 3 (2.9%) |
11. My breathing makes me agitated | 46 (43.8%) | 33 (31.4%) | 24 (22.9%) | 2 (1.9%) |
12. My breathing is irritating | 48 (45.7%) | 33 (31.4%) | 21 (20.0%) | 3 (2.9%) |