Seventy percent (70%) of doctors surveyed, (of the doctors and patients surveyed) say they have used spirometry to measure patient airflow on an ongoing basis; 35% of persons with asthma report having had a lung-function test in the past year.

Eighty-three percent (83%) of doctors surveyed say they have prescribed the use of peak flow meters to their patients with chronic asthma; only 62% of patients have ever heard of this device; only 28% have owned one; only 9% actually have used one once a week.

Seventy percent (70%) of doctors surveyed say they have prepared an action plan for all, most, or some of their patients; 27% of patients say their doctor has developed a written plan for them.