Eligibility criteria included ages between 13-17 years, having an asthma diagnosis, meeting criteria for uncontrolled asthma by the NAEPP guidelines and currently experiencing asthma symptoms (acute asthma) as verified by healthcare providers. Only those who could speak and write English are included in the study. A total of 173 adolescents with asthma diagnosis who visited outpatient clinics or pediatric emergency department (ED) in a major academic medical center were screened. Of those, 39 were found to be eligible, with 29 enrolling and 10 declining participation. The majority were recruited from the Pediatric ED (n=19; 66%) followed by Pediatric Primary Practice (n=8; 27%), Pediatric Pulmonary Outpatient Clinic (n=2; 7%).