Grading of Respiratory Noise – Pre Exercise:
Grade 0 – Not audible
Grade 1 – Not audible to mild stertor (low pitched noise) and/or moderate intermittent nasal stertor when sniffing.
Grade 2 – Mild to moderate stertor or stridor (high pitched noise).
Grade 3 – Moderate to severe stertor or stridor.
Grading of Inspiratory Effort – Pre Exercise.
Grade 0 – Not present
Grade 1 – Mild – Regular breathing pattern. Minimum use of diaphragm.
Grade 2 – Moderate – Evidence of use of diaphragm and accessory muscles of respiration
Grade 3 – Severe – Marked movement of diaphragm and accessory muscles of respiration.
Grading of Dyspnoea.
Grade 0 – No sign of discomfort
Grade 1 – Mild – Presents signs of discomfort
Grade 2 – Moderate – Irregular breathing, signs of discomfort
Grade 3 – Severe – Irregular breathing and signs of discomfort and difficulty in breathing
Grading of Eyes – Pigment on Cornea
Grade 0- NAD. Grade1-mildly affected. Grade 2-moderately affected. Grade 3 severely affected.
