Which SALSA component assesses nighttime awakenings?

Which SALSA component assesses nighttime awakenings?

• A. Symptoms
• B. Awakenings
• C. SABA use
• D. Lung function

Answer: (B)

Nighttime awakenings are a specific domain in SALSA that focuses on how asthma affects sleep. The Awakenings component asks how often a patient or child wakes at night due to asthma symptoms, making it a direct measure of nocturnal control. Nocturnal symptoms are a sensitive indicator of ongoing airway inflammation and control status, guiding treatment adjustments. While daytime Symptoms reflect daily discomfort, SABA use tracks rescue inhaler frequency, and Lung function provides objective airflow measurements, none target nocturnal awakenings as directly as the Awakenings domain.

Nighttime awakenings are a specific domain in SALSA that focuses on how asthma affects sleep. The Awakenings component asks how often a patient or child wakes at night due to asthma symptoms, making it a direct measure of nocturnal control. Nocturnal symptoms are a sensitive indicator of ongoing airway inflammation and control status, guiding treatment adjustments. While daytime Symptoms reflect daily discomfort, SABA use tracks rescue inhaler frequency, and Lung function provides objective airflow measurements, none target nocturnal awakenings as directly as the Awakenings domain.