Table 1

Symptom categories

ScoreNight time symptoms (cough, wheeze or breathing difficulty)Daytime or activity ratings (cough, wheeze, breathing difficulty or play limitation)
0NoneNone
1Slight; sleep not disturbedSlight; no treatment given
2Sleep disturbed once; no help requiredRequired treatment but no outside help
3Sleep disturbed more than once or child needed helpSevere; required help from GP
4Sleep very disturbed or GP calledVery severe; admitted to hospital