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Pediatric Asthma Severity Score (PASS)

Three-item bedside score (0–6) for grading acute asthma severity in children from wheezing, work of breathing, and prolonged expiration.

Written for clinicians. If you're a parent or patient, don't act on these numbers — talk to your child's doctor.

Inputs

FieldUnitNotes
Wheezing
Work of breathing
Prolonged expiration

FAQ

What is the Pediatric Asthma Severity Score (PASS)?

Three-item bedside score (0–6) for grading acute asthma severity in children from wheezing, work of breathing, and prolonged expiration.

What inputs does the Pediatric Asthma Severity Score (PASS) need?

Wheezing, Work of breathing, Prolonged expiration.

Related guides

Pediatric Asthma Severity Score (PASS): A Three-Item Bedside Asthma Grade

The PASS asthma score — its three exam items, the 0–6 scale, how it predicts admission in acute pediatric asthma, and where the cutoffs come from.

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