Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD A peak flow meter is used to measure your peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). PEFR describes how quickly your lungs expel air during a forceful exhalation after ...

– Assemble the necessary equipment: PEF meter and a clean mouthpiece (Fig 2), and the patient’s observation chart/PEF diary. – Explain the procedure to the patient and obtain informed consent. – Set ...

The technology includes the Smart Peak Flow meter and the associated Smart Asthma app, which can be downloaded from the Apple and Android app stores. The Smart Peak Flow meter has 2 parts: the peak ...

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 ...

Peak flow meters are generally not very useful in controlling asthma. Most children can be controlled with symptoms alone. Children who are able to understand when they're having trouble breathing ...

The peak flow meter is a simple device for measuring how quickly you can blow air out of your lungs. It's a rough measure of the amount of narrowing of your airway and hence it can be used to ...