The Asthma Control Test (ACT score) helps people with asthma to assess the degree of asthma control. Patients with asthma should have their own lifetime test form and complete it on time. The total Asthma Control Test score (25 points in total) is calculated by recalling relevant information about one’s asthma condition over the past 4 weeks, answering five questions and selecting a score for each question (options ABCDE correspond to 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 points respectively) and adding the scores together. The total score is recorded and compared with the instructions to obtain an accurate assessment of asthma control. According to Director Lin, the Asthma Control Test (ACT score) is an effective tool for monitoring and evaluating asthma during the course of treatment.
1.In the past 4 weeks, how many times did your asthma prevent you from doing your daily activities at work, at school or at home?
A All the time B Most of the time
C some of the time D very little of the time
E Not at all
2.In the past 4 weeks, how many times have you had difficulty breathing?
A more than once a day B once a day
C three to six times a week D once or twice a week
E Not at all
3.In the past 4 weeks, how many times have you woken up at night or earlier than usual in the morning because of asthma symptoms (wheezing, coughing, dyspnea, chest tightness or pain)?
A four nights a week or more B two to three nights a week
C once a week D once or twice a week
E none
4.In the past 4 weeks, how many times have you been treated with emergency medication (such as salbutamol)?
A more than three times a day B once or twice a day
C two to three times a week D once a week or less
E none
5.How would you assess the control of your asthma in the past 4 weeks?
A no control B very poor control C some control
D well controlled E completely controlled
Scores and results.
Score: 25 – well controlled.
Your asthma has been completely controlled in the last 4 weeks. You have no asthma symptoms and your life is not limited by your asthma.
Score: 20-24 – Basic control.
Your asthma has been well controlled in the past 4 weeks, but not completely controlled. Your doctor may be able to help you get under full control.
Score: Below 20 – Not controlled.
Your asthma may not have been under control for the past 4 weeks. Your doctor can help you develop an asthma management plan to help you improve your asthma control.