Further, a modified asthma control test (ACT) was administered. An ACT score ≥ 20 indicated well-controlled asthma, while a score below 20 indicated uncontrolled or partially controlled asthma.

and asthma control questionnaires like the Asthma Control Test (ACT) help quantify subtle shifts that might otherwise go unnoticed. The goal involves identifying control changes when minor ...

Objective: To evaluate the validity of the Asthma Control Test (ACT) for assessing clinical asthma control in Chinese patients in primary care settings. Methods: This multicenter study involved ...

Initiated in 1999 as an outreach of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the NACP funds asthma programs for 29 state, territorial, and municipal partners as well as 4 non ...

This makes asthma symptoms appear and become more difficult to control. Changes in Breathing Patterns: Anxiety and stress can lead to shallow or fast breathing, which can cause hyperventilation.

However, asthma control starts in your home. By identifying and reducing hidden triggers, you make your home a healthier and safer place. Small steps can make a big difference, enabling you to ...

The President's proposed budget permanently shutters this program. Initiated in 1999 as an outreach of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the NACP funds asthma programs for 29 state ...

“Incorrect technique is a common but overlooked barrier to good asthma control.” Step 1: Shake the inhaler vigorously for at least 5 seconds before each use. Step 2: Remove the cap and check the ...

Fact is that having to suffer asthma symptoms like cough, breathlessness affecting daily life is abnormal and indicates that you are not on proper medication for asthma control. If your treatment ...

Asthma control scores, asthma medication ratio (AMR) and the number of asthma attacks were recorded at baseline and at 6 months. The above independent variables were included in binary multiple ...