Pneumonitis Grade Definition
1 Asymptomatic; clinical or diagnostic observations only; intervention not indicated
2 Symptomatic; medical intervention indicated; limiting instrumental ADL
3 Severe symptoms; limiting self care ADL; oxygen indicated
4 Life-threatening respiratory compromise; urgent intervention indicated (e.g., tracheotomy or intubation)
5 Death
Abbreviations: ADL: Activity of Daily Living
Table 1: Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 4.0 grading scale for pneumonitis.