Peak Flow - Explained...Peak Expiratory Flow (known as PEF, Peak Flow, or simply PFs by many with asthma), is just a fancy way of explaining a way to... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Let's Talk Peak Flows & Peak Flow Meters...Peak expiratory flow rate (or PEFR) measures how fast a person can exhale (blow out).... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Peak Flow Meter...This is called your peak expiratory flow. Your peak flow numbers tell you how well your asthma is controlled.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Asthma Gadgets...It measures your peak flow.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"What's Your Personal Best on Your Peak Flow? Hmmm?"...Using a peak flow meter (we just call it a peak flow) can help you monitor your lungs. For our family, our peak By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Don’t Ignore The Early Warning Signs!...In the green section, the peak flow range is your personal best down to 80%.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
School Band: Does it Help or Hurt Asthma?...In fact, I could not believe how high his peak flow meter was. My personal best is only 500, but Oldest Son’s peak flow is... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Using Peak Flow Meter...I recently got a peak flow meter and the instructions to use it seem simple enough, blow as hard as I can into the tube and Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Tests During An Asthma Attack...The result of a peak flow test is called your “peak expiratory flow” (PEF). Normal PEF values are different for everyone.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Lung Function Tests...A peak flow test is similar to a spirometry test.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Has peak flow increased after coughing up mucus?...If you measure peak flow on a good day (not during an exacerbation), then cough up mucus, then measure again, has your peak flow rate increased?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
What's in Your Asthma Toolbox?...Often times an asthmatics peak flow number will start to trend down before they experience any symptoms.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Different Diagnostic Tests for Asthma...The peak flow test uses a peak flow meter to measure how hard you can breathe air out of your lungs.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Symptoms with higher peak flow...Hi, I was just wondering if any of you have had bad asthma symptoms with a reasonably high peak flow?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments29 replies
Getting Ahead of My Asthma...The one tool I feel is very important for me to keep ahead of my asthma is my peak flow.... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Peak Flow Meters: Your Questions Answered...Most asthma experts recommend all asthmatics utilize a peak flow meter (PFM). So, what is a peak flow meter?... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting the Right Care...There is an understanding between us that if my peak-flow results drop too low I can increase my Seretide doses.... By Peter Bunting3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Doctor That Saved Me...Such a high peak expiratory flow (PEF) in a woman my age made it very hard to be taken seriously.... By Susansetley22 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Understanding the Different Stages of Asthma...Peak flow readings show less than 20-30% variability. Treatment.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Give Your Asthma Action Plan a Tune Up!...best peak flow measurement will fall into the green zone.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
