| Grade | Clinical features |
|---|---|
| 0 | − |
| 1 | Soreness/erythema |
| 2 | Erythema, ulcers but able to eat solids |
| 3 | Ulcers but requires liquid diet |
| 4 | Oral alimentation not possible |
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