Traditional Peak Flow Meters for Respiratory Monitoring
Traditional Peak Flow Meters FAQ
What is peak flow measurement?
Peak flow measurement is a quick test to measure air flowing out of the lungs. The measurement is also called the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) or the peak expiratory flow (PEF). Peak flow measurement is mostly done by people who have asthma.
What is a peak flow meter (PFM)?
Most asthma experts recommend all asthmatics utilize a peak flow meter (PFM). So, what is a peak flow meter? How can it be used to help you manage your asthma? Here’s all your questions answered. What is a peak flow meter? Its a small hand-held device. It’s used to measure how much air you can exhale in one fast breath.
When should I use a peak flow meter?
Use your peak flow meter before you take your asthma medicine or medicine for other lung conditions, otherwise it will change the score. Use your best effort every time you blow into the meter so you’re comparing like with like. Use the same peak flow meter every time.
What is a peak flow score?
Peak flow is a measure of how quickly you can blow air out of your lungs. If you have asthma, you may sometimes have narrow airways. This will make it more difficult to blow the air out of your lungs quickly and can change your peak flow score.
What is a peak flow meter?
Download a peak flow diary (PDF only, 1.06MB) from the Asthma + Lung UK website Your peak flow score – also known as your peak expiratory flow (PEF) – will be displayed on the side of your peak flow meter. This is given in litres of air breathed out per minute (l/min). What's considered a normal score depends on your age, height and sex.
What is a peak flow test?
Peak flow is a simple measurement of how quickly you can blow air out of your lungs. It's often used to help diagnose and monitor asthma. A peak flow test involves blowing as hard as you can into a small handheld device called a peak flow meter. These are available on prescription or can be bought from most pharmacies.
What is a low range peak flow meter?
A low range peak flow meter is for small children, and a standard range peak flow meter is for older children, teenagers, and adults. An adult has much larger airways than a child and needs the larger range. There are several types of peak flow meters available. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist about which type to use.
Can I use a peak flow meter to monitor my asthma?
Using a Peak Flow meter to monitor your asthma can be very useful when used together with an Asthma Peak Flow diary and Asthma Control Test. You can obtain a Peak Flow meter from your GP and they will show you how to use and interpret it. Your peak flow meter helps you with your asthma control.
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