Ages 12+
Use the age-appropriate test
Asthma Control Test (ACT)
Reflect on the past four weeks. Understand your score. Talk with your clinician.
Last 4 weeks
Keep the same recall period
Prepare for your review
Bring your score and action plan
ACT SCORE
/ 25
Awaiting responsesComplete all five items
Enter the five scores from your official questionnaire to see your total.
5–1516–1920–25
5151925
This is a control score, not an emergency severity scale.
A clearer picture of control
Symptoms, sleep and daily activity matter.
A total score supports a conversation; it cannot explain every cause of breathlessness.
The five areas are scored domains, not separate diagnoses.
Before your appointment
- Bring your current medicines
- Note recent attacks or urgent visits
- Review your written asthma action plan
Understanding the score
| 20–25 | Well controlled |
|---|---|
| 16–19 | Not well controlled |
| 5–15 | Poorly controlled |
Control and future attack risk are not identical. A high score does not rule out an attack.
Frequently asked questions
Who can use this version?
This score companion is for people aged 12 years and older with diagnosed asthma. Complete the official adult/adolescent ACT questionnaire first. Children aged 4–11 use a different childhood test; do not apply these five-item scores or bands to that test.
Does this test diagnose asthma?
No. ACT assesses recent symptom control in people with diagnosed asthma. This page totals official item scores; it is not a replacement questionnaire, diagnostic test or emergency assessment. Seek clinical evaluation for unexplained symptoms.
What if one item is unanswered?
All five official item scores are required. A missing response is not scored as zero, averaged or estimated. The result remains blank until all five are entered.
Should I change my medication?
Do not start, stop or adjust medication based on this result alone. Follow your existing clinician-provided asthma action plan and discuss the result with your healthcare professional. Seek emergency help for severe breathing difficulty, regardless of your score.
Sources & References
GINAGINAAsthma management guidance
ATSACT questionnaire overviewACT™ACT™Official test and response key
ATSACT questionnaire overviewACT™ACT™Official test and response keyACT is a QualityMetric trademark. Official questionnaire wording and permissions remain with its rights holders. References do not imply endorsement.
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