Figure 2

The CAT-score results for the overall population 3 months following hospital admission for COVID-19. CAT-score is an eight-item questionnaire designed to assess and quantify the impact of COPD symptoms on health status. The items comprise symptoms of chough, phlegm, feeling of chest tightness, breathlessness, limitations in activities, confidence, sleep problems, and energy. Each item ranging from 0 = no symptoms, to 5 = high symptom burden. CAT-score COPD Assessment Test score, COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.