Version October 2024
| A "yes" answer to any question suggests that an asthma diagnosis is likely. |
| In the past 12 months, have you¶... |
| Had a sudden severe episode or recurrent episodes of coughing, wheezing (high-pitched whistling sounds when breathing out), chest tightness, or shortness of breath? |
| Had colds that "go to the chest" or take more than 10 days to get over? |
| Had coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath during a particular season or time of the year? |
| Had coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath in certain places or when exposed to certain things (eg, animals, tobacco smoke, perfumes)? |
| Used any medications that help you breathe better? How often? |
| Had symptoms relieved when the medications are used? |
| In the past 4 weeks, have you¶ had coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath... |
| At night that has awakened you? |
| Upon awakening? |
| After running, moderate exercise, or other physical activity? |
* These questions are examples and do not represent a standardized assessment or diagnostic instrument. The validity and reliability of these questions have not been assessed.
¶ Or "your child," if a parent/caregiver is answering the questions for a child.Do you want to add Medilib to your home screen?
