Table 1 Specific criteria for assessment of clinical efficacy parameters and scoring system
Clinical examination parameter | Description | Score | Final overall score of clinical signs |
|---|---|---|---|
Composition of discharge | Absent | 0 | 0–2 (−) absent 3–5 (+) mild 6–9 (++) moderate 9 (+++) severe |
Serous/ sero-mucous | 1 | ||
Mucous/ sero- purulent | 2 | ||
Purulent/ muco-purulent/ haemorrhagic | 3 | ||
Frequency and intensity of discharge | Absent | 0 | |
Rare < 2 times/week, mild | 1 | ||
Frequent > 2 times/week, moderate | 2 | ||
Continuous, severe | 3 | ||
Other clinical signs (nasal stridor, reverse sneezing etc) | Absent | 0 | |
Rare < 2 times/week, mild | 1 | ||
Frequent > 2 times/week, moderate | 2 | ||
Continuous, severe | 3 |