Take the Childhood Asthma Control Test

Is there more you can do to help manage your child's asthma symptoms?

This short quiz, for children 4 to 11 years, will provide a score that you should share with your child's healthcare provider to help assess your child's treatment plan.

If your child with asthma is 12 years or older, or if you are an adult with asthma, take the Asthma Control Test™.

How to take the Childhood Asthma Control Test

1

Let your child respond to the first four questions (1 to 4). If your child needs help reading or understanding the question, you may help, but let your child select the response. Complete the remaining three questions (5 to 7) on your own and without letting your child's response influence your answers. There are no right or wrong answers.

2

Complete the test by clicking the "SUBMIT" button.


3

Take the test to the doctor to talk about your child's total score.

 

Have your child complete these questions.
1. How is your asthma today?Score
 
Very bad
Very Bad
Bad
Bad
Good
Good
Very good
Very Good
 
2. How much of a problem is your asthma when you run, exercise or play sports?
 
Very bad
It's a big problem, I can't do what I want to do.
Bad
It's a big problem, I don't like it.
Good
It's a
little problem
but it's okay.
Very good
It's not a
problem.
 

3. Do you cough because of your asthma?
 
Very bad
Yes, all of
the time.
Bad
Yes, most of
the time.
Good
Yes, some of
the time.
Very good
No, none of
the time.

4. Do you wake up during the night because of your asthma?
 
Very bad
Yes, all of
the time.
Bad
Yes, most of
the time.
Good
Yes, some of
the time.
Very good
No, none of
the time.
 

Please complete the following questions on your own.

5. During the last 4 weeks, how many days did your child have any
    daytime asthma symptoms?
 
Not at all
1-3 days
4-10 days
11-18 days
19-24 days
Everyday
 

6. During the last 4 weeks, how many days did your child wheeze during
    the day because of asthma?
 
Not at all
1-3 days
4-10 days
11-18 days
19-24 days
Everyday
 

7. During the last 4 weeks, how many days did your child wake up during
    the night because of asthma?
 
Not at all
1-3 days
4-10 days
11-18 days
19-24 days
Everyday
 
     

ADVAIR DISKUS is for the treatment of asthma in patients 4 years and older.

ADVAIR should be used only if your healthcare provider decides that your asthma is not well controlled with a long-term asthma control medicine, such as an inhaled corticosteroid. ADVAIR is not for, and should not be used to treat, sudden, severe symptoms of asthma. ADVAIR won't replace a rescue inhaler.

Important Safety Information About ADVAIR DISKUS

  • People with asthma who take long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) medicines, such as salmeterol (one of the medicines in ADVAIR), have an increased risk of death from asthma problems. It is not known whether fluticasone propionate, the other medicine in ADVAIR, reduces the risk of death from asthma problems seen with salmeterol.
    • Call your healthcare provider if breathing problems worsen over time while using ADVAIR. You may need different treatment.
    • Get emergency medical care if breathing problems worsen quickly and you use your rescue inhaler medicine, but it does not relieve your breathing problems.
  • ADVAIR should be used only if your healthcare provider decides that your asthma is not well controlled with a long-term asthma control medicine, such as an inhaled corticosteroid.
  • When your asthma is well controlled, your healthcare provider may tell you to stop taking ADVAIR. Your healthcare provider will decide if you can stop ADVAIR without loss of asthma control. Your healthcare provider may prescribe a different asthma control medicine for you, such as an inhaled corticosteroid.
  • Children and adolescents with asthma who take LABA medicines may have an increased risk of hospitalization for asthma problems.
  • Do not use ADVAIR to treat sudden, severe symptoms of asthma. Always have a rescue inhaler medicine with you to treat sudden symptoms.
  • Do not use ADVAIR DISKUS if you have severe allergy to milk proteins. Ask your doctor if you are not sure. Do not use ADVAIR more often than prescribed. Do not take ADVAIR with other medicines that contain a LABA for any reason. Tell your doctor about medicines you take and about all of your medical conditions.
  • ADVAIR DISKUS can cause serious side effects, including:
    • serious allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical care if you get any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction:
      • rash
      • hives
      • swelling of the face, mouth, and tongue
      • breathing problems
    • sudden breathing problems immediately after inhaling your medicine
    • effects on heart:
      • increased blood pressure
      • a fast and irregular heartbeat
      • chest pain
    • effects on nervous system:
      • tremor
      • nervousness
    • reduced adrenal function (may result in loss of energy)
    • changes in blood (sugar, potassium, certain types of white blood cells)
    • weakened immune system and a higher chance of infections. You should avoid exposure to chickenpox and measles, and, if exposed, consult your healthcare provider without delay. Worsening of existing tuberculosis, fungal, bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections, or ocular herpes simplex may occur.
    • lower bone mineral density. This may be a problem for people who already have a higher chance of low bone density (osteoporosis).
    • eye problems including glaucoma and cataracts. You should have regular eye exams while using ADVAIR.
    • slowed growth in children. A child’s growth should be checked often.
  • Common side effects of ADVAIR DISKUS include upper respiratory tract infection, throat irritation, hoarseness and voice changes, thrush in the mouth and throat, bronchitis, cough, headache, nausea, and vomiting. In children with asthma, infections in the ear, nose, and throat are common.

Complete Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for ADVAIR DISKUS

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