Table 3 ASTHMA CONTROL TESTfor children over 12 years of age

1.

In the past 4 weeks, how much of time did your asthma keep you from getting as much done at work, school or at home?

2.

During the past 4 weeks, how often have you had shortness of breath?

3.

During the past 4 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.

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

5.

How would you rate your asthma control during the past 4 weeks?