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?
- All the time
- Very often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt short of breath?
- More than once a day
- Once a day
- 3-6 times a week
- 1-2 times a week
- 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?
- 4 or more nights per week
- 2-3 nights per week
- 1 night per week
- 1-2 nights
- 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?
- 3 or more times a day
- 1-2 times a day
- 2-3 times a week
- 1 time a week
- Never
In the past 4 weeks, how well have you been able to control your asthma?
- Not able to control at all
- Poorly controlled
- Somewhat controlled
- Well controlled
- 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.
