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Asthma Control Test (ACT)

Five-item asthma control score over the previous 4 weeks.

For patients aged 12 years and older

Asthma Control Test (ACT)

Answer the 5 questions below based on the last 4 weeks. Each answer is scored from 1 to 5. The total score helps estimate how well asthma symptoms are controlled.

Total score 0 out of 25
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?

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 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?

5

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

Result

Please answer all 5 questions to calculate the ACT score.

Educational tool only. A score of 19 or less suggests that asthma may not be well controlled and the patient should discuss treatment with a healthcare professional.

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