Is my Asthma under Control?

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To remain healthy, it is important to manage your asthma properly. If you find that after reviewing this page your asthma is not well-controlled, talk with your physician about ways of improving your health.

Well Controlled

Symptoms less than weekly

Brief asthma episodes

Nighttime symptoms no more than twice a month

Normal lung function between episodes

Moderately Well Controlled

Symptoms more than once a week, but not daily

Nighttime symptoms more than twice a month, but not weekly

Normal lung function between episodes

Poorly Controlled

Symptoms daily

Asthma episodes may affect activity and sleep

Nighttime symptoms weekly or more often

FEV1 60-80% of predicted OR PEF 60-80% of personal best

Very Poorly Controlled

Symptoms daily

Frequent asthma episodes

Frequent nighttime symptoms

FEV1 <60% predicted OR PEF <60% of personal best

Printable Action Plans (.pdf)

Children, 0-5 years old

Children, 6 and older

Adults in English, Spanish and Chinese

Color diagram

Asthma Control Test, (a tool to check asthma control over a four-week period)

Self Care

Is my Asthma under Control?