(M0490) Patient Dyspneic/Short of Breath

This variable is contained in the following files:

SAS Name

M0490_WHEN_DYSPNIC

When patient is dyspneic or noticeable short of breath.

Code	Code value
00	Never, patient is not short of breath
01	When walking more than 20 feet, climbing stairs
02	With moderate exertion (e.g., while dressing, using commode or bedpan, walking distances less than 20 feet)
03	With minimal exertion (e.g., while eating, talking, or performing other ADLs) or with agitaton
04	At rest (during day or night)