ACT · 2 minutes
Asthma control test (ACT)
Reflect on the last 4 weeks. Five questions about symptoms, rescue inhaler use, night-time awakenings, and self-rated control. Result tells you whether your asthma is well-controlled or needs adjustment.
In the past 4 weeks, how much of the time did your asthma keep you from getting as much done at work, school, or at home?
Educational tool — not a diagnosis. Asthma Control Test (ACT), Nathan et al. 2004. Endorsed by GINA and used in international asthma guidelines for control assessment.
Frequently asked
Plain-language answers about asthma control, this screener, and what evaluation costs at a Class A hospital in China.
- What's a well-controlled ACT score?
- ACT ≥20 indicates well-controlled asthma. 16–19 is partly controlled (treatment adjustment commonly needed). ≤15 is uncontrolled — re-evaluation, step-up therapy or specialist referral is appropriate.
- What does an asthma workup cost in China?
- Pulmonology consult + spirometry + FeNO at a Class A international department typically costs $80–160. Adding allergy panel, bronchodilator response test, or methacholine challenge ranges $40–120 per add-on.
- Are biologics (Xolair, Dupixent, Nucala) available in China?
- Yes. Major asthma biologics are available at Class A pulmonology departments, typically at 30–60% of US private-pay cost. Pre-treatment workup including IgE, eosinophils, and allergen-specific testing guides choice.
About this screener
Asthma Control Test (ACT), Nathan et al. 2004. Endorsed by GINA and used in international asthma guidelines for control assessment.
What this screener covers
- Asthma(ICD-10 J45)
Validated source
Nathan et al. 2004 — ACT validation (J Allergy Clin Immunol) ↗
Medical review
Reviewed by Panda Touring Care medical team (Pulmonology coordinator review) · last reviewed 2025-04-01
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