Mild systemic disease that does not limit activity, such as well-controlled asthma. Which ASA class applies?

Mild systemic disease that does not limit activity, such as well-controlled asthma. Which ASA class applies?

• A. ASA I
• B. ASA II
• C. ASA III
• D. ASA IV

Answer: (B)

ASA II is used for patients with mild systemic disease that does not limit activity. A well-controlled condition like asthma fits this because there is a systemic process present, but it does not impair daily function or pose an immediate threat to life. ASA I would be a completely healthy patient with no systemic disease. ASA III describes a systemic disease that limits activity, and ASA IV refers to a severe, life-threatening systemic condition.

ASA II is used for patients with mild systemic disease that does not limit activity. A well-controlled condition like asthma fits this because there is a systemic process present, but it does not impair daily function or pose an immediate threat to life.

ASA I would be a completely healthy patient with no systemic disease. ASA III describes a systemic disease that limits activity, and ASA IV refers to a severe, life-threatening systemic condition.