Table 1.
NOSE Scale (8)
| Characteristic | Asymptomatic | Very mild | Moderate | Fairly bad | Severe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal blockage/obstruction | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Trouble breathing through the nose | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Trouble sleeping | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Unable to get enough air through during exertion | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Mouth breathing | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
P value: NS = Non-significant (P-value > 0.05), S = significant (P-value ≤ 0.05 HS = highly significant (P-value ≤ 0.001)