Table 1.
CATEGORY | SCORING |
---|---|
Breathlessness | Score 1.0 if ≥3 increments above initial value |
Sputum quantity | Score 0.5 if change to greater amount from initial value. Choices: |
<1 tablespoonful | |
≥1 tablespoonful | |
≥¼ cupful | |
Sputum color | Score 0.5 if color change from initial value. Choices: |
If initial value was none or white and the change is to yellow, green, or brown, score 0.5. | |
If initial value was none, white, brown, or yellow and the change is to green, score 0.5. | |
Sputum consistency | Score 0.5 if change from initial values of none, watery, or thin to thick. |
Score is 0.0 if thick is not a change from baseline. | |
Peak flow | Score 1.0 if ≤80% of baseline. |
Temperature over 100°F | Score 0.5 if answer is “Yes” |
Cough | All minor symptoms. If two or more minor symptoms are “yes” and a change from baseline, score 0.5. |
Wheeze | |
Sore throat | |
Nasal congestion |
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