The sensitivity and specificity of PEF were 88.0% and 77.5%, respectively, for differentiating cases from all controls and 88.0% and 90.8%, respectively, for differentiating cases from non-COPD ...

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

A study was undertaken to document peak flow and load conditions in treatment plants. Data were analyzed from 11 plants ranging from 0.01 to 1.75 ${\rm m}^{3}/{\rm s}$. Equations were developed to ...

Reference Martinez FJ, Mannino D, Leidy NK, et al. A new approach for identifying patients with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2016; doi:10.1164/rccm ...