A peak flow meter is an inexpensive, portable, handheld device for those with asthma that is used to measure how well air moves out of your lungs. Measuring your peak flow using this meter is an ...

When it comes to asthma monitoring, the eye is the key; according to one professor, who has spent years researching and refining a new peak expiratory flow chart.

Takeaway. Because asthma may worsen gradually, your peak flow measurement may start to decrease hours—and sometimes even days—before you notice any symptoms.

Taking Peak Flow Reading. The steps involved in using a peak flow meter are outlined below: Stand or sit upright. Slide the marker down to the bottom of the numbered scale.

What a peak flow meter can tell you. Peak flow meters are inexpensive (the average price is around $15 to $20), handheld, and easy to use. You simply blow as hard as you can into the device and it ...

By Anjali Srivastava: A peak flow meter is a handy, portable device that measures how fast air leaves the lungs. It plays a vital role in asthma management by helping users track their lung ...

In this article, we take a closer look at the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) – the maximum flow rate generated during a forceful exhalation. What is a peak-flow meter? A peak-flow meter helps you to ...

Dec. 8 -- (HealthDay News) -- Measuring peak flow is important for asthmatics, as it monitors how well you can blow air from your lungs and may even help predict a pending asthma attack. Peak flow ...

PEFR stands for peak expiratory flow rate. It's a test that measures how fast you can exhale. Learn more about PEFR, why your doctor may suggest this test, how to prepare, what to expect, and ...

Smart Peak Flow is designed for people with asthma aged over 5 years. It is an alternative to mechanical peak flow meters. Peak flow meters may be offered to people with asthma in primary or secondary ...

In order to achieve an active, successful educational partnership in asthma care, all patients should be given a written daily self-management plan and an action plan for exacerbations. Action ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Physicians can use peak expiratory flow as a first-line tool for assessing variable airflow limitations among patients with asthma, according to a poster presented at the ...