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?