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Table 4 ASD Items

From: Symptoms and markers of symptom severity in asthma—content validity of the asthma symptom diary

 

ASD items

5 Item response range

 

Morning (AM)

AM 1

Wheezing

None – Very severe

AM 2

Shortness of breath

None – Very severe

AM 3

Cough

None – Very severe

AM 4

Chest Tightness

None – Very severe

AM 5

Nighttime awakenings

Zero – Unable to sleep

AM 6

Length of time awake

Slept through the night – Awake more than 3 hours

 

Evening (PM)

PM 6

Wheezing

None – Very severe

PM 7

Shortness of breath

None – Very severe

PM 8

Cough

None – Very severe

PM 9

Chest tightness

None – Very severe

PM 10

Activity limitations

Not at all – Extremely

  1. ASD = Asthma symptom diary.