Asthma

 About 1 out of every 10 CUP members has asthma. When you have asthma, the airways in your lungs become red, swollen, and sensitive. This causes the muscles around the airways to tighten and makes it harder to breathe. The good news is asthma is a treatable chronic condition that does not need to keep you or your child from enjoying a healthy, active life.

Did you or your child:

• Use a “rescue” inhaler more than two times in any week?
• Use the emergency room in the last 12 months due to asthma?
• Miss school or work due to asthma?

Your provider may prescribe asthma medicine for you or your child. This is one of the keys to managing asthma. There are two types of asthma medicines: quick-relief medicine and long-term control medicine. For our members with asthma, control and prevention is a very important goal.

The American Lung Association recommends that children 4-11 years old and everyone 12 years of age and older with asthma take the Asthma Control Test, no matter how well controlled you think your asthma is. 

Asthma Control Test For Children 4-11 Years Old

The Asthma Control Test for children 4-11 years has 4 questions for your child to answer and 3 questions for the parent to answer. No matter what the score is, bring the test results to your provider to talk about your child's results. If you can't print the results, write the final score on a piece of paper and bring it to your child's next appointment. Take the Asthma Control Test on a regular basis no matter how good your child feels. Bring your test results with you every time you see your child's provider.

Click here http://www.asthmacontrol.com/child.html to take the Asthma Control Test for children 4-11 years old.

Asthma Control Test For Ages 12 Years and Older

The Asthma Control Test for ages 12 years and older is a 5 question quiz that may help you and your provider determine if your treatment plan is working or if it might be time for a change. No matter what the score is, bring the test results to your provider to talk about your results. If you can't print the results, write the final score on a piece of paper and bring it to your next appointment. Take the Asthma Control Test on a regular basis no matter how good you feel. Bring your test results with you every time you see your provider.

Click here http://www.asthmacontrol.com/index.html to take the Asthma Control Test for everyone 12 years and older.

Your answers to this 5-question quiz will provide you a score that may help you and your provider determine if your treatment plan is working or if it might be time for a change. Take the Asthma Control Test on a regular basis no matter how good you feel. Bring your test results with you every time you see your provider.  It’s important to see your provider on a regular basis to make sure you are doing the right things to keep your asthma in control. Your quality of life will be better when you feel good and can do the things you enjoy or need to do.