Classification of recent asthma symptom control in children 6–11 years

Daytime symptoms (e.g. wheeze, difficult breathing, cough) ≤2 days per week

Need for salbutamol ≤2 days per week*

Symptoms last only a few minutes and are rapidly relieved by salbutamol

No limitation of activities due to asthma

No symptoms during night or when wakes up (including no coughing during sleep)

Daytime symptoms (e.g. wheeze, difficult breathing, cough) >2 days per week

Need for salbutamol >2 days per week*

Any limitation of activities due to asthma

Any symptoms at night (including coughing during sleep)

Waking with wheezing or breathing problems