Otherwise, a poor receiver may not notice if their condition is worsening and it could lead to episodes of difficulty breathing like an asthma attack. Getting a low peak flow reading can indicate ...

These patterns can help you prevent your symptoms from worsening before a full-blown asthma ... reading with a spirometer if your test results are concerning. A spirometer is a more advanced peak ...

Patients with severe asthma may still have positive bronchodilator response tests. Peak expiratory flow is inexpensive and simple to measure. SAN FRANCISCO — Physicians can use peak expiratory ...

Without immediate treatment, such as with your asthma inhaler or bronchodilator, your breathing will become more labored. If you use a peak flow meter at this time, the reading will probably be ...

At this stage, your peak flow reading will only be between 50 and 79 percent of your personal best. Your asthma action plan should note exactly how often to use quick-relief medications ...

Additionally, 266 people bought the device themselves and recorded at least 1 PEF reading. After 3 months ... study exploring the use of Smart Peak Flow to predict next day PEF zones in 396 people ...

You may also get tests such as a peak expiratory flow and an oxygen saturation ... according to your asthma action plan, if you notice a lower reading, even if you feel fine.

In January 2022, London-based company Smart Respiratory presented at Arab Health 2022 the first fully integrated 'smart' peak flow meter that allows patients to conveniently manage their asthma.