We investigated the concordance between adolescents' perceived and impairment-related asthma control. Based on self-reported medication use, symptoms, and activity limitations, most overestimated their impairment-related control (73.8%).

Providers should ask detailed, structured questions to get the most comprehensive picture of a patient's impairment-related control so they can ultimately improve disease outcomes.

J Pediatr. 2011 Mar 9;
Authors: Britto MT, Byczkowski TL, Hesse EA, Munafo JK, Vockell AL, Yi MS
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