Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) Criteria for COPD
Assesses different stages of COPD and provides treatment recommendations.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use in patients >18 years of age with already-diagnosed COPD by spirometry (FEV₁/FVC <0.7) with baseline symptoms and lung function. Do not use to diagnose COPD and do not use in patients with acute exacerbation.
When to Use
Pearls/Pitfalls
Why Use
Lower (mMRC <2 or CAT Score <10)
Higher (mMRC ≥2 or CAT Score ≥10)
0 exacerbations
1 exacerbation without hospital admission
≥1 exacerbation with hospital admission
≥2 exacerbations
≥80
50–79
30–49
<30
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Evidence
Creator Insights
- Jeremy B. Richards, MD
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