Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses today, in both adults and children. The numbers of people with asthma are growing at a steady rate. However, there are still many people who have breathing problems or symptoms who don't know whether they have asthma or not.

No worries – the American College of Asthma Allergy & Immunology (ACAAI for short) is here to help. According to their asthma screening page on their website, the annual Nationwide Asthma Screening "can help you find out if your breathing problems might be symptoms of asthma. If you already know you have asthma, the screening can help you find out if your disease is under control."

The program is in its 12th year and offers free screenings at over 250 sites across the United States. As part of National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month, most of the screenings take place this May. Check out the ACAAI website for more info on what a screening consists of and where to find one near you. You can even watch a video to see what a screening is like. And, if there is no screening location near you (as there isn't near me!), then you can take an online screening test.

Learn More:

• How Asthma Is Diagnosed
• Common Symptoms of Asthma