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Do You Have Asthma?


If you answered YES to any of the questions below, you may have asthma and should speak to a healthcare professional immediately.Review your test results with your healthcare professional as soon as you can. Only he or she can determine whether you need to change your treatment plan.

If you answered NO to all of the questions below, your asthma seems to be adequately controlled.

Even so, it is always a good idea to discuss your results with your healthcare professional. That is always your best resource to make sure your asthma is under control.
And remember: Asthma can be unpredictable. Even if asthma symptoms seem mild or nonexistent, they can flare up at any time.

No matter what your results are, to help you keep your asthma under control, we’ve provided you with some Asthma Management Tips. After reading them, if you have questions, talk to your healthcare professional. For easy-to-follow steps on how to talk to your healthcare professional, click here.


1. Coughing or difficulty breathing prevents me from completing daily activities.
 yes  no
2. I don't like to exercise because I have problems breathing, or I start coughing while exercising.
 yes  no
3. Coughing or shortness of breath interrupts my sleep.
 yes  no
4. I miss work or school because of breathing problems.
 yes  no
5. I feel short of breath at times.
 yes  no
6. I feel tightness in my chest at times.
 yes  no
7. When I have difficulty breathing, I sometimes wheeze and make a "whistling" sound.
 yes  no
8. I have coughing spells at times.
 yes  no
9. Dust, pollen or pets trigger my coughing, wheezing and/or difficulty breathing.
 yes  no
10. Breathing is harder in very cold weather.
 yes  no
11. Breathing is harder in very hot weather.
 yes  no
12. Tobacco smoke, fumes or strong odors make it even more difficult for me to breathe.
 yes  no
13. When I develop chest colds, I have a hard time breathing.
 yes  no

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