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 |