Table 1– The Wang clinical severity scoring system for lower respiratory tract infections in infants
Wang score
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Respiratory rate breaths·min−1<3031–4546–60>60
WheezingNoneTerminal expiration or only with stethoscopeEntire expiration or audible on expiration without stethoscopeInspiration and expiration without stethoscope
RetractionsNoneIntercostal onlyTracheosternalSevere with nasal flaring
General conditionNormalIrritable, lethargic, poor feeding
  • Reproduced from [36] with permission from the publisher.