This study was to describe symptoms, feelings, activities and medication use reported by adolescents
with uncontrolled asthma on their 24-hour asthma diaries. Adolescents with uncontrolled asthma (13–
17 years, N = 29) completed asthma diaries and audio-recorded symptom sounds for 24 hours. A
variety of symptoms were reported, and the most frequently reported symptoms were coughing followed
by wheezing. Most self-reported coughing and wheezing were verified by audio-recordings. Participants
reported predominantly negative feelings and low levels of activities. High discordance between selfreports
and medical records in medications was noted, raising a concern of poor treatment adherence in
this vulnerable group.