Asthma Control Test
The Asthma Control Test can help you determine if your asthma is controlled as well as it could be. And it can help start a conversation with your doctor about better ways to manage your asthma.
Instructions
- Answer each question as honestly as possible
- Write down the number of each answer
- Add the numbers for your score
- Discuss the score with your doctor
Question #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
- Most of the time
- Some of the time
- A little of the time
- None of the time
Question #2
During the past 4 weeks, how often have you had shortness of breath?
- All of the time
- Most of the time
- Some of the time
- A little of the time
- None of the time
Question #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?
- All of the time
- Most of the time
- Some of the time
- A little of the time
- None of the time
Question #4
During the past 4 weeks, how often have you used your rescue inhaler or nebulizer medication (such as albuterol)?
- All of the time
- Most of the time
- Some of the time
- A little of the time
- None of the time
Question #5
How would your rate your asthma control during the past 4 weeks?
- Not controlled at all
- Poorly controlled
- Somewhat controlled
- Well controlled
- Completely controlled
What does my score mean?
If your score is 19 or less, your asthma may not be controlled as well as it could be. Discuss your results with your doctor.