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 you fully inhale. Regularly conducting a ...

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 ...

A peak flow meter is a user-friendly, portable device that helps measure the ability of the lungs to expel air. It estimates peak expiratory flow rate which is a measure of how rapidly air can be ...

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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 function ...

Dr. Harold Nelson answers the question: 'What Is Peak Flow Monitoring?' — -- Question: What is peak flow monitoring, and why should I monitor peak flows? Answer: The peak flow meter is a simple ...

Dr. Cori Daines answers the question: 'Should My Child Have A Peak Flow Meter?' — -- Question: Should my child have a peak flow meter? Answer: Peak flow meters are generally not very useful in ...

Asthma is a condition that lends itself to self-care. Discuss your asthma management in detail with your doctor and have a plan of action for altering your medication, depending on how well-controlled ...