Table 1 Criteria Used for Categorizing the Clinical Severity of Asthmatic Patients
From: Skin Test Reactivity to Indoor Allergens Correlates with Asthma Severity in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Severity Level | Day Symptoms | Night Symptoms | PEF |
|---|---|---|---|
Mild intermittent | ≤2 times/week | ≤2 times/month | ≥80% |
Mild persistent | >2 times/week but <1 time/day | >2 times/month | ≥80% |
Moderate persistent | Daily | >1 time/week | >60 to <80% |
Severe persistent | Continuous | Frequent | ≤60% |