Asthma Control Test (For everyone 12 years of age and older): This 5-question quiz will provide you a score to find out if your treatment plan is working :

If you scored 19 or less, it may be an indication that your asthma is not under control. Make an appointment to discuss your Asthma Control Test score with your doctor and ask if you should change your asthma treatment plan.

Ask your doctor about daily long-term medications that can help control airway constriction and inflammation, the two main causes of asthma symptoms. Many people need to treat both of these components of asthma on a daily basis for the best asthma control.

If you scored 20 or more, your asthma seems to be well controlled, but you should discuss your Asthma Control Test score with your doctor at your next appointment.

Asthma is unpredictable. Your asthma symptoms may seem mild or nonexistent, but they can flare up at any time.

Take the Asthma Control Test periodically no matter how good you feel, and continue to see your doctor on a regular basis to ensure you are taking the necessary steps to keep your asthma in control.