Respiratory

Question 1

Infrequent intermittent asthma

Answer 1

Symptom-free for at least 6 weeks at a time (flare-upsup to once every 6 weeks on average but no symptoms betweenflare-ups)

Question 2

Frequent intermittent asthma

Answer 2

Flare-upsmore than once every 6 weeks on average but no symptoms betweenflare-ups

Question 3

Mild persistent asthma

Answer 3

At least one of:

Daytime symptomsmore than once / week
Night time symptoms >2x/month

Question 4

Moderate persistent asthma

Answer 4

Any of:

Daytime symptomsdaily
Night-time symptoms >1x/week

Symptoms sometimes restrict activity or sleep

Question 5

Sever persistent asthma

Answer 5

Any of:

Daytime symptoms continual
Night-time symptomsfrequent
Flare-upsfrequent
Symptoms frequently restrict activity or sleep

Question 6

Restrictive lung disease pft

Answer 6

Total lung capacity <80% or <5th centile

Fev1/fvc ratio >85%

Question 7

Obstruction

Answer 7

Ratio <70% or <5th percentile

Question 8

Severity

Answer 8

Mild >70
Moderate >60
Mod severe >50
Severe >35
Very severe 0-35

Question 9

Air trapping

Answer 9

High RV/TLC ratio