Asthma control assessment in a pediatric population: comparison between <scp>GINA</scp>/<scp>NAEPP</scp> guidelines, Childhood Asthma Control Test (C‐<scp>ACT</scp>), and physician's rating

Abstract

We observed discrepancies between the different tools applied to assess asthma control in children, and the impact of age and exacerbations. Cutoff point of 19 of C-ACT was not associated with the best performance compared to PA. Assessment of control should take into account symptoms and lung function as suggested by the latest GINA guidelines as well as exacerbation over a long period.