"I've never had to stay in the hospital overnight. I went to the ER a few times when I was younger but not lately."
How long have you had asthma?
Have your ever been hospitalized for asthma?
What asthma medications do you use? Do they help?
How often do you use your inhaler during the day?
How many episodes of wheezing have you had at night that has awakened you in the last month?
Is your coughing or wheezing worse at particular times of year?
Have you had coughing or wheezing at work or in certain places at home or when exposed to certain things like pets, plants and such?
Do you monitor your peak flows at home?
What kinds of physical activity can you do? Do you feel limited by your asthma?
"I've asked all the questions I need. Time to move on."