Daytime asthma symptoms Less than weekly Intermittent

Night-time asthma symptoms Less than 2 per month

Exacerbations

Spirometry Type of Drugs

Infrequent Brief

FEV1 at least 80% predicted FEV1 variability less than 20% FEV1 at least 80% predicted FEV1 variability 20-30% FEV1 60-80% predicted FEV1 variability more than 30% FEV1 60% predicted or less FEV1 variability more than 30%

Mild persistent

More than weekly and less than daily Daily

More than 2 per month but not weekly Weekly or more often

Moderate persistent Daily Physical activity is restricted Frequent

Occasional May affect activity or sleep Occasional May affect activity or sleep Frequent

Cromones

Cromones

Corticosteroid

Severe persistent