TABLE 1.

A CLINICAL INDEX TO DEFINE RISK OF ASTHMA IN YOUNG CHILDREN WITH RECURRENT WHEEZING

Positive index (>3 episodes/yr wheezing in the first 3 yr), plus one major criterion or two minor criteria

Major criteria

Eczema*

Parental asthma*

+ Aeroallergen skin test*

Minor criteria

+ Food skin test*

Wheezing without upper respiratory infection

Eosinophilia (≥4%)

^*Doctor-diagnosed.

“+” Index: 65% change of asthma by age 6.

“−” Index: 95% chance of asthma by age 6.