Kids' Asthma Check: For Ages 8-14

Sometimes asthma stops kids from having fun. It also can make it hard to do well in school, or even difficult to sleep without waking up and coughing. If you've been told you have asthma, or if you have trouble breathing when you run or play hard, take this simple Asthma Check from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI). Just answer yes or no to these questions. Then print this page and see how you can make sure that asthma doesn't take your fun away.

1. When I walk or play hard with friends, I have trouble breathing or I cough. Yes No
2. When I walk up hills or stairs, I have trouble breathing or I cough. Yes No
3. I don't like to run or play sports because I have trouble breathing or I cough. Yes No
4. Sometimes I wake up at night with coughing or trouble breathing. Yes No
5. Sometimes I have trouble taking a deep breath. Yes No
6. Sometimes I make wheezing sounds in my chest. Yes No
7. Sometimes my chest feels tight or hurts. Yes No
8. Sometimes I cough a lot. Yes No
9. Being outdoors or around dust or pets makes my breathing worse. Yes No
10. It's hard to breathe in cold weather. Yes No
11. It's hard to breathe when people smoke or there are strong odors. Yes No
12. Colds make me cough or wheeze. Yes No
13. I went to the doctor's office or emergency room for asthma or trouble breathing this year. Yes No
14. I stayed in the hospital overnight for asthma or trouble breathing this year. Yes No
15. I've been told that I have asthma. Yes No

If you answered "no" to number 15, you have completed the Asthma Check. If you answered "yes," please answer questions 16-21.

16. I use my asthma inhaler two or more times a week. Yes No
17. Sometimes my asthma medicine makes me feel bad. Yes No
18. I only take medicine when I don't feel well. Yes No
19. I can't do some things because of my asthma. Yes No
20. I get scared because of my asthma. Yes No
21. I worry that I may die from my asthma. Yes No

If you answered "yes" to one or more of the Asthma Check questions, print this Asthma Check, and then press the button below to score your answers.