Validated tool
Several standardized self-administered questionnaires have been developed to quantify the level of asthma control based on recollection of recent asthma events. The tools help evaluate day and nighttime symptoms, activity limitations, and rescue bronchodilator use. They help measure the adequacy of asthma control and change in asthma control, which occurs either spontaneously or as a result of treatment.
Some tools for consideration include:
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ACT
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Asthma Control Test
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Ages 12 and older
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C-ACT
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Childhood – Asthma Control Test
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Ages 4 to 11 years
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TRACK
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Test for Respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids
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Children under 5 years of age
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ATAQ
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Asthma Therapy Assessment Questionnaire
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Children and adolescents
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ACQ
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Asthma Control Questionnaire
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Ages 12 and older
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References:
Dozor AJ, Stokes, DC, eds. Pediatric Pulmonology, Asthma, and Sleep Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide. American Academy of Pediatrics; 2018. Pg 254 (Box 32-1. Symptom Frequency)
Dinakar C, Chipps BE; AAP Section on Allergy and Immunology, AAP Section on Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. Clinical tools to assess asthma control in children. Pediatrics. 2017;139(1):e20163438. See Table 1 Age-Specific Asthma Control Tools and Their Properties