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Modified Pulmonary Index Score Was Sufficiently Reliable to Assess the Severity of Acute Asthma Exacerbations in Children

Authors :
Maekawa, Takanobu
Oba, Mari S
Katsunuma, Toshio
Ishiguro, Akira
Ohya, Yukihiro
Nakamura, Hidefumi
Source :
Allergology International; January 2014, Vol. 63 Issue: 4 p603-607, 5p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The Modified Pulmonary Index Score (MPIS) was developed as an indicator of the severity of acute asthma in children. The objective of this study is to evaluate the reliability and validity of the MPIS for children with acute asthma, including those five years or younger in age.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13238930 and 14401592
Volume :
63
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Allergology International
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs35087036
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2332/allergolint.13-OA-0681