DOSE Index (Dyspnea, Obstruction, Smoking, Exacerbations; COPD)
DOSE Index (Dyspnea, Obstruction, Smoking, Exacerbations; COPD) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
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What this is
DOSE Index (Dyspnea, Obstruction, Smoking, Exacerbations; COPD) is one of 230 deterministic tools in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group. DOSE Index (Dyspnea, Obstruction, Smoking, Exacerbations; COPD) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
When to use it
Use this tool when you need a quick, citable reference. Every calculation runs entirely in your browser - no inputs leave your device, no account is required, no AI is involved. The site enforces a strict Content Security Policy and ships no analytics or third-party CDN.
References
Jones RC, Donaldson GC, Chavannes NH, et al. Derivation and validation of a composite index of severity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the DOSE index. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2009;180(12):1189-1195. Read the source ↗
Worked example: DOSE 5/8 — higher-risk (4–5; mortality HR 3.48 vs 0–3).
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