Abstract M4 Table 1

Association of clusters with diagnosis, with severity of breathlessness and distress due to breathlessness1

Patient groupCluster 1
Breathing restrictions
Cluster 2
Enough air
Cluster 3
Out of breath
Cluster 4
Air hunger
Cluster 5
Effort
Cluster 6
Chest tightness
Diagnosis of advanced:
Cancer*****
COPD****
Severity of breathlessness (NRS):
Mild (NRS ≤3)****
Moderate (4≤NRS≥6)****
Severe (NRS≥7)****
Distress due to breathlessness (NRS):
Mild (NRS≤3)***
Moderate (4≤NRS≥6)***
Severe (NRS≥7)****
  • 1 * indicates that the cluster is associated with the patient group.