Table 1 Cough clinical scores (Modified from Chung 2002)
Day-time cough score | Symptom |
|---|---|
0 | Absent |
1 | For a short period (approximately a few minutes) |
2 | For 2 short periods (approximately 10 minutes) |
3 | Frequent cough that does not interfere with normal activities |
4 | Frequent cough that interferes with normal activities |
5 | Disturbing cough for the most part of the day |
Night-time cough score | Symptom |
0 | Absent |
1 | Only at awakening/only before falling asleep |
2 | Awaken once/early awaken due to cough |
3 | Frequently awaken due to cough |
4 | Frequent cough for the most part of the night |
5 | Disturbing cough |