Pediatric Asthma Severity Score (PASS)
Three exam domains (wheezing 0–3, prolonged expiration 0–3, work of breathing 0–6); sum 0–12 for mild/moderate/severe bands.
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How it works
PASS sums three physical exam domains used in pediatric asthma exacerbation teaching (ages ~1–18 years). Trending pre- and post-treatment is often as informative as a single score.
Limits
Does not replace pulse oximetry, peak flow, or clinician judgment. Applicability and cutoffs should match your institutional pediatric asthma protocol.
Educational tool only—not for diagnosis or treatment decisions.