Self-Tests for Adults and Children

Life Quality “LQ” Test


If you have been told you have asthma, or even if you have occasional problems taking a good, deep breath, this simple test from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) may help improve your LIFE QUALITY (or "LQ"). Just answer yes or no to these questions. Then print this page and see how you can have a better LQ.

When I walk or do simple chores, I have trouble breathing or I cough.   Yes No
     
When I perform heavier work, such as walking up hills and stairs or doing chores that involve lifting, I have trouble breathing or I cough.   Yes No
     
Sometimes I avoid exercising or taking part in sports like jogging, swimming, tennis or aerobics because I have trouble breathing or I cough.   Yes No
     
I have been unable to sleep through the night without coughing attacks or shortness of breath.   Yes No
     
Sometimes I can't catch a good, deep breath.   Yes No
     
Sometimes I make wheezing sounds in my chest.   Yes No
     
Sometimes my chest feels tight.   Yes No
     
Sometimes I cough a lot.   Yes No
     
Dust, pollen and pets make my breathing more difficult.   Yes No
     
Cold weather makes my breathing more difficult.   Yes No
     
My breathing problem gets worse when I'm around tobacco smoke, fumes or strong odors.   Yes No
     
When I catch a cold it often goes to my chest.   Yes No
     
I made one or more emergency visits to a doctor in the past year because of my breathing problems.   Yes No
     
I had one or more overnight hospitalizations due to breathing problems in the past year.   Yes No
     

Answer the following questions if you ever have been diagnosed with asthma:

     
I feel like I use my asthma inhaler too often.   Yes No
     
Sometimes I don't like the way my asthma medicine makes me feel.   Yes No
     
My asthma medicine doesn't control my asthma.   Yes No
     
My asthma controls my life more than I would like.   Yes No
     
I feel tension or stress because of my asthma.   Yes No
     
I worry that my asthma affects my health or may even shorten my life.   Yes No
 


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