The Asthma Illness Representation Scale (AIRS)

The Asthma Illness Representation Scale (AIRS) is a 39 item instrument consisting of 5 subscales that represent the different domains of parental belief about asthma. The AIRS assesses the following domains: 1) facts about asthma 2) nature of symptoms, 3) attitudes toward anti-inflammatory medications, 4) emotional aspects of medication use, and 5) treatment expectations.