Assessment of Control Test for Asthma (ACTTM)

The following test helps people with asthma (aged 15 and above) assess their ability to control their asthma.

There are a total of 5 questions.

Controlling your asthma

Step 1: Please answer each question by circling the number that corresponds to the most accurate answer and then write that number in the rectangle on the right-hand side. Please answer as truthfully as possible to help both you and your doctor better understand how your asthma is currently being controlled.

In the past 4 weeks, how often has asthma prevented you from working, going to school, or doing activities at home?

1. All the time
2. Very often
3. Sometimes
4. Rarely
5. Never

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt short of breath?

1. More than once a day
2. Once a day
3. 3-6 times a week
4. 1-2 times a week
5. Never

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you had asthma symptoms (wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, or chest pain) that woke you up at night or earlier than usual in the morning?

1. 4 or more nights per week
2. 2-3 nights per week
3. 1 night per week
4. 1-2 nights
5. Never

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you used your quick-relief inhaler or nebulizer medication (such as albuterol) more often than prescribed to relieve asthma symptoms?

1. 3 or more times a day
2. 1-2 times a day
3. 2-3 times a week
4. 1 time a week
5. Never

In the past 4 weeks, how well have you been able to control your asthma?

1. Not able to control at all
2. Poorly controlled
3. Somewhat controlled
4. Well controlled
5. Completely controlled

Step 2: Add up each score to get a total score.

Let's see your asthma control score.

Score: 25 - Congratulations!

You have complete control of your asthma. In the past 4 weeks, you have not had any asthma symptoms that limit your daily activities. If anything changes from your current condition, please see your doctor or nurse.

Score: 20 to 24 - You're getting there.

You may have good control of your asthma in the past 4 weeks, but it's not complete. Your doctor or nurse can provide advice on how to achieve complete asthma control.

Score: Less than 20 - You're not doing well.

You may not have good control of your asthma in the past 4 weeks. Your doctor or nurse can help by giving advice on how to improve your asthma control methods.