Percentage of patients reporting issue as causing 'quite a lot' or 'very much' distress
| Issue | % | 95% CI | Issue | % | 95% CI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shortness of breath | 64 | (54 – 74) | 10= The effect of your condition on your sexual life | 21 | (12 – 30) | |
| 2 | Cough | 51 | (40 – 61) | 12= Changes in your ability to carry out your usual household tasks | 20 | (12 – 29) | |
| 3 | Feeling tired | 49 | (39 – 59) | 12= Feeling everything is an effort | 20 | (11 – 29) | |
| 4 | Dry mouth | 34 | (24 – 44) | 14= Changes in your ability to carry out your usual daily activities, e.g. bathing | 18 | (10 – 26) | |
| 5 | Feeling weak | 33 | (23 – 43) | 14= Losing your independence | 18 | (10 – 26) | |
| 6 | Feeling sleepy during the day | 32 | (22 – 42) | 16 Pain | 17 | (9 – 25) | |
| 7 | Worrying about the effect of your illness on other people | 27 | (18 – 37) | 17= Feeling as if you are in a low mood | 15 | (7 – 22) | |
| 8 | Problems sleeping at night | 24 | (15 – 33) | 17= Sore mouth | 15 | (7 – 23) | |
| 9 | Feeling that your symptoms are not controlled | 22 | (13 – 30) | 17= Bladder problems (urinary incontinence) | 15 | (7 – 23) | |
| 10 | Feeling anxious | 21 | (12 – 29) | 20 Feeling restless and agitated | 14 | (6 – 21) | |