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FACED Score for Bronchiectasis

A simple calculator for severity stratification in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.

Bronchiectasis severity tool

FACED Score

A simple calculator for severity stratification in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.

Total score 0 / 7 points

What FACED means

FFEV1 % predicted
AAge
CChronic Pseudomonas colonization
ERadiological extension
DDyspnea, mMRC scale
F

FEV1 % predicted

Enter the post-bronchodilator or clinically relevant FEV1 value as percent predicted.

≥50% = 0 points; <50% = 2 points.

A

Age

Age at the time of assessment.

<70 years = 0 points; ≥70 years = 2 points.

C

Chronic colonization by Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Select whether chronic bronchial infection/colonization with P. aeruginosa is present.

Pseudomonas colonization
E

Radiological extension

Number of lung lobes affected by bronchiectasis on CT.

Commonly, the lingula is considered separately in bronchiectasis scoring. Use your local reporting convention consistently.

1–2 lobes = 0 points; >2 lobes = 1 point.

D

Dyspnea, mMRC scale

Choose the patient’s modified Medical Research Council dyspnea grade.

mMRC grade

Interpretation

Mild bronchiectasis

Complete the fields to calculate the FACED score.

0–2 Mild
3–4 Moderate
5–7 Severe

Score breakdown

SCORE 0/7
    Clinical note: This calculator is intended for educational and clinical support use in adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. It does not replace clinical judgment, full etiological assessment, exacerbation history, microbiology review, imaging interpretation, or guideline-based management.
    Note: MedicalC is NOT medical software and does NOT issue diagnoses or treatment recommendations. The calculators are for educational and informational purposes, use published medical formulas, and are not a substitute for medical consultation. Results should be interpreted by professionals.Read the full disclaimer.