Chart 1. Definition of asthma control by different instruments.
| Instrument/items | Controlled asthma | Partially controlled asthma | Uncontrolled asthma |
|---|---|---|---|
| GINA 1 | |||
| Diurnal symptoms > 2 times per week | None | 1-2 items | 3-4 items |
| Nocturnal awakenings due to asthma | |||
| Rescue medication > 2 times per week | |||
| Limitation of activities due to asthma | |||
| ACQ-7 25 )a | Score | ||
| Number of nocturnal awakenings | ≤ 0.75 | 0.75 to < 1.5 | > 1.5 |
| Intensity of symptoms | |||
| Limitation of activities due to asthma | |||
| Intensity of dyspnea | |||
| Wheezing (how long) | |||
| Rescue medication | |||
| Pre-bronchodilator FEV1 | |||
| ACT 26 | Score | ||
| Limitation of activities due to asthma | ≥ 20 | 15-19 | ≤ 15 |
| Dyspnea | |||
| Nocturnal awakenings due to asthma | |||
| Rescue medication | |||
| Self-assessment of asthma control | |||
GINA: Global Initiative for Asthma; ACQ-7: 7-item Asthma Control Questionnaire - 0-7 points per item; ACT: Asthma Control Test - 0-5 points per item. aThe ACQ can be used without spirometry; in this case, it is referred to as ACQ-6. If used without spirometry or rescue medication, it is referred to as ACQ-5.