Table 1 Assessment of the severity of bronchiolitis in infants < 12 months*
Mild bronchiolitis | Moderate bronchiolitis | Severe bronchiolitis** | |
|---|---|---|---|
Feeding | Normal | Less than usual | Not interested |
>half the normal | < half the normal | ||
Respiratory rate | < 2 months > 60/min | >60/min | >70/min |
> 2 months > 50/min | |||
Chest wall recessions | Mild | Moderate | Severe |
Nasal flare or grunting | Absent | Absent | Present |
Sp02 | >92% | 88-92% | <88% |
General behaviour | Normal | Irritable | Lethargic |