Asthma Control Test : Results
If any of your answers below are indicated with a on the Asthma Control Test, your asthma may not be as well controlled, as it should be. Review your test results with your healthcare professional as soon as you can. Only he or she can determine whether you need to change your treatment plan.
If all your answers are indicated with a , your asthma seems to be adequately controlled. Even so, it is always a good idea to discuss your results with your healthcare professional. That is always your best resource to make sure your asthma is under control.
And remember: Asthma can be unpredictable. Even if asthma symptoms seem mild or nonexistent, they can flare up at any time.
No matter what your results are, to help you keep your asthma under control, weve provided you with some Asthma Management Tips. After reading them, if you have questions, talk to your healthcare professional. For easy-to-follow steps on how to talk to your healthcare professional, click here.
Click here for a printer friendly copy of your quiz results to share with your healthcare professional.
In the past four weeks, how much of the time did your asthma keep you from getting as much done at work or at home?
During the past four weeks, how often have you had shortness of breath?
During the past four weeks, how often did your asthma symptoms (wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain) wake you up at night, or earlier than usual in the morning?
During the past four weeks, how often have used your rescue inhaler or nebulizer medication (such as albuterol)?
How would you rate your asthma control during the past four weeks?