If your teen is 12 years or older have him take the test now and discuss the results with your doctor
1. In the past 4 weeks, how much of the time did your asthma keep you from getting as much done at work, school, or at home?
All of the time 1 Most of the time 2 some of the time 3 A little of the time 4 None of the time 5
2. During the past 4 weeks, how often have you had shortness of breath?
More than once a day 1 Once a day 2 3-6 times a week 3 once or twice a week 4 Not at all 5
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 or more nights a week 1 2 or 3 nights a week 2 once a week 3 once or twice 4 not at all 5
4. During the past 4 weeks, how often have you used your rescue inhaler or nebulizer medication?
3 or more times a day 1 1 or 2 times a day 2 2 or 3 times a week 3 once a week or less 4 not at all 5
5. How would you rate your asthma control during the past 4 weeks?
Not controlled at all 1 Poorly controlled 2 somewhat controlled 3 well controlled 4 completely controlled 5
What does it mean if my child scores 19 or less?
If your child's score is 19 or less, it may be a sign that your child's asthma is not under control.
Make an appointment to discuss your asthma's score with their doctor. Ask if you should change your child's asthma treatment plan.
Ask your child's doctor about daily long-term medications that can help control airways inflammation and contriction, the two main causes of asthma symptoms. Many children may need to treat both of these on a daily basis for the best asthma control.
The American Lung Association supports the Asthma Control Test and wants everyone 12 years and older with asthma to take it.
