作者: Michael LeNoir , Alyssa Williamson , Richard H. Stanford , David A. Stempel
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摘要: ABSTRACTBackground: Asthma control is typically assessed by review of symptoms and measurement airflow obstruction clinic spirometry or outpatient peak flow. Recently the role questionnaires to assess asthma has been discussed.Study objective: To investigate frequency in general population using Asthma Control Test ([ACT], ACT a trademark QualityMetric, Lincoln RI) force expiratory volume one second (FEV1).Research design methods: Subjects with self-reported physician diagnosed use prescription medications attending community sporting events were asked complete five-question perform spirometry. Subjects an score ≤ 19 and/or FEV1 < 80% predicted classified as having not well controlled (NWC) asthma.Results: 2702 subjects completed both scores recorded 27% was noted 26% evaluated. lung funct...