total score 0-4 = mild; 5-7= moderate; >8 severe
| score | Respiratory Rate | RR | wheezing | aeration | retractions |
| 0-1yr | 1-2yr | ||||
| 0 | 20-40 | 15-30 | none | all fields | none |
| 1 | 41-55 | 31-45 | Mild exp | 4 or more fields | mild |
| 2 | >55 | >45 | insp and exp | <4 fields | marked |
Dr Kondekar Santosh venketraman is a MD pediatrician at seth GS medical college and
KEM HOSPITAL MUMBAI INDIA
Respiratory distress severity score RDSS
