CAT · 3 minutes
COPD assessment test (CAT)
Eight pairs of opposing statements. Pick the number (0–5) that best describes you today. Result categorises COPD impact from low to very high and points to the treatment intensity that fits.
I never cough — vs — I cough all the time
Educational tool — not a diagnosis. COPD Assessment Test (CAT), Jones et al. 2009. Endorsed by GOLD international COPD strategy for impact assessment.
Frequently asked
Plain-language answers about copd, this screener, and what evaluation costs at a Class A hospital in China.
- What's a high CAT score?
- <10 low impact, 10–20 medium, 21–30 high, >30 very high. CAT ≥10 conventionally triggers more aggressive maintenance therapy review under GOLD; ≥20 typically warrants triple therapy consideration.
- What does COPD treatment cost in China?
- Pulmonology consult + spirometry + 6-minute walk test at a Class A international department: $140–240. Long-acting bronchodilator combinations (LABA/LAMA, ICS/LABA/LAMA) are typically 40–60% cheaper than US private-pay.
- Is pulmonary rehab available in China?
- Yes. Class A respiratory rehabilitation centres (e.g. Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health) offer structured 6–8 week programmes with measurable improvement in 6MWT and quality of life.
About this screener
COPD Assessment Test (CAT), Jones et al. 2009. Endorsed by GOLD international COPD strategy for impact assessment.
What this screener covers
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(ICD-10 J44)
Validated source
Medical review
Reviewed by Panda Touring Care medical team (Pulmonology coordinator review) · last reviewed 2025-04-01
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