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. 2022 Nov 11;101(45):e31726. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000031726

Table 2.

Grading system for allergic reactions and anaphylaxis based on the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v.5.0.

Allergic reaction Anaphylaxis
Grade Clinical symptoms
0 No reaction No reaction
1 Systemic intervention not indicated -
2 Oral intervention indicated -
3 Bronchospasm, hospitalization indicated for clinical sequelae; intravenous intervention indicated Symptomatic bronchospasm, with or without urticaria, parenteral intervention indicated: allergy-related edema/angioedema, hypotension
4 Life-threatening consequences: urgent intervention indicated Life-threatening consequences: urgent intervention indicated
5 Death Death