Clinical Practice Guidelines

Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention

Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) 2017.

International ERS/ATS Guidelines on Definition, Evaluation and Treatment of Severe Asthma

Chung KF, et al. Eur Respir J. 2014;43(2):343-373.

Patient Resources

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)

AAFA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma and allergic diseases through education, advocacy, and research.

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)

The ACAAI fosters a culture of collaboration and congeniality in which members work toward the common goals of patient care, education, advocacy, and research.

American College of Physicians (ACP)

The ACP provides a number of resources for patients with asthma, including instructional videos about how to use different types of inhalers.

American Lung Association

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research.

American Thoracic Society (ATS)

The mission of the ATS is to improve health worldwide by advancing research, clinical care, and public health in respiratory disease, critical illness, and sleep disorders.

Asthma Action Plan

This printable reference tool is designed to help patients know when to use their different asthma medications and when to call their health care providers.

Asthma and Outdoor Air Pollution

This resource provides guidance to patients who are sensitive to air pollution.

Asthma Inhalers

This is a list of different inhaled asthma medications with key information such as prescribing information and tips for proper inhaler technique.

How to Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler

Printed instructions and short videos are provided to aid patients in taking their medication correctly.

My Asthma Wallet Card

This printable card for patients to carry lists important information, such as current medications and health care provider contact information.

Clinical Assessment Tools

Asthma Control Test (ACT)

This 5-question test evaluates asthma control over the past 4 weeks on a 5-point Likert scale. A score of <20 on the ACT suggests asthma that is uncontrolled. Nathan RA, et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2004;113(1):59-65.

Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ)

This 7-question assessment tool measures asthma control over the past 7 days. Six questions are self-administered by the patient, and 1 question requires a clinician’s input. Scores range from 1 (totally controlled) to 6 (severely uncontrolled). Juniper EF, et al. Eur Respir J. 1999;14(4):902-907.

Asthma Therapy Assessment Questionnaire (ATAQ)

This 4-question test assesses asthma control over the past 4 weeks. Each question has a possible score of 0 or 1; if the sum of the 4 question scores is >1, the patient’s asthma may be uncontrolled. Vollmer WM, et al. Am J Crit Care Med. 1999;160(5 Pt 1):1647-1652.

Asthma APGAR Tool

This 6-question assessment tool evaluates asthma control over the past 2 weeks. Any combination with a total score >2 is considered not well controlled. Yawn BP, et al. J Asthma Allergy. 2008;1:1-10.