Asthma Control Test™

The «Asthma Control Test™» (ACT) helps patients to assess how well their asthma is under control. This can be used as a basis for optimal therapy. Asthma Control Test™ is a trademark of QualityMetric Incorporated (https://www.qualitymetric.com/asthma-control-test-act-2021-2/).

Hindrance
During the last 4 weeks, how much of the time has your asthma kept you from getting as much done at work, school or home?
Shortness of breath
During the last 4 weeks, how often have you had shortness of breath?
Wake up
During the last 4 weeks, how often have your asthma symptoms (wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain) woken you up at night or earlier than usual in the morning?
Inhalation
During the last 4 weeks, how often have you used your rescue inhaler or nebuliser medication (such as Salbutamol)?
Control
How would you rate your asthma control during the last 4 weeks?

ACT score:

Interpretation
Points Asthma symptom control
25 Complete
20–24 Good, but not complete
16–19 Poor
≤15 Very poor
References
  1. Nathan RA, Sorkness CA, Kosinski M et al. Development of the asthma control test: a survey for assessing asthma control. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2004; 113: 59-65

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