Pediatric Asthma Score Calculator

Estimate asthma exacerbation severity in children age 2 years and older. Do not use for unstable patients or clear alternative diagnoses.

Respiratory rate category for age

Oxygen requirement

Auscultation

Retractions

Dyspnea

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Use after airway, breathing, and circulation assessment. Steroid/bronchodilator decisions should follow local asthma pathway.

References

This PediaHelper page implements the published clinical criteria and should be checked against local protocols and senior clinical judgment.

Kelly CS, Andersen CL, Pestian JP. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2000;84(5):509-516. Clinical pathway reference for hospitalized children with asthma.
NHLBI Asthma Guidelines Guideline context for asthma management.

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