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Asthma control. What's your score? |
Asthma Score is a simple new test people over 14 years can use to measure their asthma control, just like people with diabetes measure their blood glucose.
The majority of people with asthma are not as well controlled as they should be. Check your Asthma Score regularly (weekly or monthly) and show the results to your GP.
Asthma treatments include relievers (blue puffers) and preventers. Preventers usually contain an inhaled corticosteroid that treats the underlying inflammation in the airways and should be used every day, even when you are well, to keep your airways healthy. Your doctor will decide what treatment you may need.
Asthma Score is endorsed by the National Asthma Council and the Asthma Foundations of Australia.
http://www.asthmascore.com.au/ or http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/ for more info.
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ASTHMA SCORE
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| Q 1. In the past 4 weeks, how often did your asthma prevent you getting as much done at work, school or home? |
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| (1) All the time |
(2) Most of the time |
(3) Some of the time |
(4) A little of the time |
(5) Not at all |
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| Q 2. During the past 4 weeks, how often have you had shortness of breath? |
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| (1) More than once a day |
(2) Once a day |
(3) 3-6 times a week |
(4) Once or twice a week |
(5) Not at all |
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| Q 3. During the past 4 weeks, how often did your asthma symptoms (wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain) wake you up at night or earlier than usual in the morning? |
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| (1) 4 or more times a week |
(2) 2-3 nights a week |
(3) 1 night a week |
(4) <1 night a week |
(5) Not at all |
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| Q 4. During the past 4 weeks, how often have you used your blue puffer or reliever medication? |
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| (1) 3 or more times a day |
(2) 1-2 times a day |
(3) 2-3 times a week |
(4) Once a week or less |
(5) Not at all |
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| Q 5. How would you rate your asthma control during the past 4 weeks? (How well controlled is it?) |
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| (1) Not controlled at all |
(2) Poorly controlled |
(3) Somewhat controlled |
(4) Well controlled |
(5) Fully controlled |
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| score: 25 total control; 20-24 may be well controlled but not totally controlled; <20 may be poorly controlled. |
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Metric Incorporated 2002, 2004. All rights reserved. Asthma Control TestTM is a trademark of QualityMetric Incorporated and is distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd, 1061 Mountain Hwy, Boronia, VIC 3155. ABN 47100162481.
Disclaimer:
Please note this information was correct at time of printing.
For up to date information, speak to your doctor.
Source: Autumn 2007 Edition | Page 2
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