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Ready to Test
Your Asthma Control?

Are you in control of your asthma? This simple test can help you find out. Just answer a few questions, print out your test results and take them with you to your doctor. You’re on your way to breathing easier!

Test for people age 12+Test for people age 4-11

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ASTHMA CONTROL TEST FOR PEOPLE AGE 12+

Not sure how well you’re controlling your asthma? This test can help you pinpoint where your control is great and where you might need help. Complete each question, then click Submit for Results. Print a copy of the completed test and bring it with you to your next doctor’s appointment. Your asthma may change over time, so make regular testing a part of your routine.

This test is designed for people 12 years or older. Children age 4-11 should take the asthma control test for children. Only you will have access to your answers, which won’t be saved on this website. You can also print the test and complete your answers that way.

Asthma Control Test is a trademark of QualityMetric Incorporated. Source: asthma.com

1 / In the past four weeks, how often did your asthma keep you from getting things done at work, school or home?

All of the time Most of the time Some of the time A little of the time None of the time

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2 / During the past four weeks, how often have you had shortness of breath?

More than once a day Once a day 3 to 6 times a week Once or twice a week Not at all

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3 / 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?

4 or more nights a week 2 to 3 nights a week Once a week Once or twice Not at all

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4 / During the past four weeks, how often have you used your rescue inhaler or nebulizer medication (such as albuterol)?

3 or more times per day 1 or 2 times per day 2 or 3 times per week Once a week or less Not at all

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5 / How would you rate your asthma control during the past four weeks?

Not controlled at all Poorly controlled Somewhat controlled Well controlled Completely controlled

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Asthma control test

FOR CHILDREN

The answers to these seven questions will give your child’s doctor a good idea of his or her asthma control. Ask your child to answer the first four questions, then complete the remaining three questions on your own. When you’re finished, click All Done. You can print a copy of the test results and bring it with you to your child’s next doctor’s appointment.

This test is designed for children 4 to 11 years old. People age 12 or older should take the asthma control test for adults. Only you will have access to your answers, which won’t be saved on this website.

Asthma Control Test is a trademark of QualityMetric Incorporated. The Childhood Asthma Control Test was developed by GSK. Source: asthma.com

1 / How is your asthma today?

Very Bad Bad Good Very Good

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2 /Is your asthma a problem when you play, run or exercise?

It’s a big problem. I can’t do what I want to do. It’s a problem. I don’t like it. It’s a little problem but it’s okay. It’s not a problem.

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3 / How much do you cough because of your asthma?

All of the time. Most of the time. Some of the time. None of the time.

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4 / How often do you wake up at night because of your asthma?

All of the time. Most of the time. Some of the time. Never.

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5 / During the last four weeks, how many days did your child have daytime asthma symptoms?

Not at all 1-3 days 4-10 days 11-18 days 19-24 days Every day

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6 / During the last four weeks, how many days did your child wheeze during the day because of asthma?

Not at all 1-3 days 4-10 days 11-18 days 19-24 days Every day

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7 / During the last four weeks, how many days did your child wake up during the night because of asthma?

Not at all 1-3 days 4-10 days 11-18 days 19-24 days Every day

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Asthma control test results

Bring this test to your healthcare provider to talk about your results

Plan on taking an asthma control test before each doctor’s appointment. Since your asthma may change over time, your results may change, too.

0-5

Your asthma symptoms appear to be severe. You can find a provider to help you here.

5-19

Your symptoms may need to be better managed. Create a plan today!

20+

Your asthma symptoms are well controlled.

Your
Score Is

If your score is 20 or more,
Your asthma symptoms are well controlled.

No matter what your score is, share the results with your healthcare provider.

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ASTHMA CONTROL TEST FOR PEOPLE AGE 12+

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