Asthma control test guides asthma management strategies

Asthma Control Test

This Asthma control test is the most efficient tool to evaluate your control over asthma as determined by the Global Initiative program for asthma (GINA) and by GOAL (Gaining Optimal Asthma Control).
The test consists of 5 questions that will help you evaluate your control over asthma according to the severity of the symptoms.

Just answer these simple questions:

Write down the number for the answer you choose for each question. Answer as honestly as possible. This will help you and your doctor know if your asthma is under control. When you finish answering the questions add the numbers for the answers you chose:

1.In the last 4 weeks, how frequently did your asthma keep you from doing your daily chores?

1 Always
2 Frequently
3 Sometimes
4 Almost never
5 Never


2.In the last 4 weeks, how frequently did you feel you couldn't breathe?

1 More than once a day
2 Once a day
3 Three to six times a day
4 One to two times a week
5 Never

3.In the last 4 weeks, how often did your asthma symptoms, wheezing, coughing, chest pain or other wake you up at night or earlier than usual?

1 Four or more nights a week
2 Two to three nights a week
3 Once a week
4 Once or twice a week
5 Never

4.In the last 4 weeks how often did you use your inhaler or nebulizer?

1 three or more times a day
2 once or twice a day
3 2 or 3 times a day
4 One to four times a week
5 Never

5.How would you rate your asthma control in the last 4 weeks?

1 Not under control
2 Poorly controlled
3 Some control
4 Well controlled
5 Completely under control


In order to know what your answers mean read the following information.

Results 25- Congratulations!
You have reached total control of your asthma in the last 4 weeks. You haven't had symptoms or limitations related to your asthma. Consult your doctor only if you see changes


Results 20-24 Close to your goal
Your asthma could be well under control but not entirely in the last four weeks. Your doctor can help you achieve total control

Results: Less than 20 Far from your goal
Your asthma has not been under control in the last 4 weeks. Your doctor can help you design a plan of action to help you keep your asthma under control