N of points
|
---|
Variable
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
Maximum points
|
---|
Wheezing
|
Expiratory
|
None
|
End
|
1-2 (1/2nd expiration)
|
3-4 (3/4th expiration)
|
All
|
4
|
Inspiratory
|
None
|
Part
|
All
|
NA
|
NA
|
2
|
Location
|
None
|
Segmental ≤ 2-4th lung fields
|
Diffuse ≥ 3-4th lung fields
|
NA
|
NA
|
2
|
Retractions
|
Supraclavicular
|
None
|
Mild
|
Moderate
|
Marked
|
NA
|
3
|
Intercostal
|
None
|
Mild
|
Moderate
|
Marked
|
NA
|
3
|
Subcostal
|
None
|
Mild
|
Moderate
|
Marked
|
NA
|
3
|
- Definition of abbreviation: NA, not applicable. *Within each variable the subscores are summed to give a total score. The maximum total score for wheezing is 8, and for retraction is 9.