An Asthma Journal & Why You Need One...Track your morning and evening peak flows. Always make sure to do your peak flow before you take your inhalers as it is more accurate this... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To Call or Not to Call...your peak flow), what medications/dosages to add when your asthma starts to act up and when to call your doctor directly &/or seek immediate emergency... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
I have just done peak flow again...Hi to all, I have just done my Peak flow again & its gone to 115 from 170 a few hours ago what do i do...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & Advice
Asthma Action Plans...In other cases, your healthcare provider may ask you to keep track of your “peak flow rate,” which is a test that measures how well your lungs... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When it's bad, it's bad......And I have a video of me using my peak flow meter, in hopes that they'll actually believe me.... By seaturtle082 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Asthma...Sometimes I will start to notice a downward trend in my peak flow numbers before I experience worsening asthma symptoms.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Symptoms and Signs: How Asthma Communicates...Another neat sign is a downward trend in your peak flow numbers.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Ask The Advocates: Asthma Attack Symptoms And Warning Signs...A drop in your peak flow meter reading is also a warning sign; peak flow meters often show your asthma worsening before you begin to... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Technology to the Rescue!...We also used the peak flow meter and medication daily. ... By Linda Foy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Late Adult Onset...Probably due to the horn playing and swimming, my peak flow is easily 800, with minimal effort....Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 replies
#AsthmaProblems Solution Kit Giveaway- Now Closed!...Use a peak flow meter. #AsthmaProblems. We have got you covered!... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Developing an Asthma Action Plan..., and your peak flow numbers.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Is a peak flow meter worth it?...I have a pulse oximeter, but is a peak flow meter really worth it for someone with mild intermittent asthma?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
Chest tightness&low peak flow...Ive had inhalers for both the above Peakflow gone up to 200 now. What do i do about this if it goes low at night again. Also...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Don’t Give up on Asthma Control!...It has all of your asthma medications listed when to take them as well as peak flow ranges (if you track your peak flow).... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Catching My Breath...So, now whenever my peak flow reading fails to reach a certain level, I make sure I up my meds to a suitable dosage.... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Anaphylaxis and Deadly Asthma Attacks: What You Need to Know...Use your peak flow meter regularly to monitor your asthma control.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
digital PEFR-plus-FEV1 meters...I know that good ol' mechanical peak flow meters cannot detect such problems....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesSymptoms
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Jayne Horner...I use a journal for my daily peak flow and how my day went, and write down the medication I used.... By Sidney Saleh- Kurtz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
FeNO Testing and Asthma...Similarly to how if you track your peak flow numbers, you might start to notice a downward trend before any outward symptoms occur, only FeNO testing is... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments