TABLE 1

Symptoms and consequences of asthma disease activity

Type of symptoms
 Wheeze
 Shortness of breath
 Chest tightness
 Cough
Use of rescue medication
Review use of daily controller medication
Pattern of symptoms
 Daytime symptoms
 Symptoms related to exercise
 Night-time symptoms
 Seasonality
Impact of symptoms
 Limitation in sports, play and daily activities
 School absenteeism
 Parental work absenteeism
 Impact on sleep