Table 2 TCM symptom score
Main symptom (score) | Normal (0) | Light (2) | Medium (4) | Severe (6) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cough | No | Intermittent cough during the day | Cough during day and night without affecting work and sleep | Cough frequently during day and night which affects work and sleep |
Sputum | No | A small amount of sputum | Sputum and wheezy phlegm | A large amount of sputum and loud wheezy phlegm |
Shortness of breath | No | Shortness of breath after work | Fatigue and shortness of breath | Short of breath when quiet |
Secondary symptoms | Normal (0) | Light (1) | Medium (2) | Severe (3) |
Spontaneous perspiration | No | Sweat while eating | Intermittent sweat | Sweat soaks clothes, sweat more after work |
Loss of appetite | No | Loss of appetite, but eat as usual | Eat less but not under one-third of usual | Eat less than one-third of usual |
Weak | No | Can do light physical work | Can’t do physical work | General fatigue, intend to stay in bed |
Abdominal distention and loose stool | No | Light abdominal distention and the stool is not forming | Abdominal distention is obvious and loose stool | Abdominal distention is obvious and water-like stool |