Table 1

Parameters used in the questionnaires by which physicians evaluate asthma control

QuestionnaireParameters
Royal College of Physicians “Three Questions” toolPresence of daily symptoms "Limitation in daily activities "Trouble sleeping
Asthma Control QuestionnaireSelf-assessment of morning symptoms "Limitation in daily activities "Night awakening "Shortness of breath "Self-reported presence of wheezing "Use of reliever medication# "Pre-bronchodilator FEV1#
Asthma Control TestShortness of breath "Limitation in daily activities "Night awakening "Use of reliever medication "Self-assessed level of control
Asthma Control Scoring SystemPresence of daily symptoms "Limitation in daily activities "Night awakening "Use of reliever medication "PEF % predicted "FEV1 % predicted "ΔPEF % predicted "Sputum eosinophilia
  • PEF: peak expiratory flow; ΔPEF: change in PEF. #: used in extended seven-question versions; : optional.