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1. Peak Flow Measurement | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Link: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/peak-flow-measurement
Description: WebPeak flow measurement is a quick test to measure air flow 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 or a long-term (chronic) lung disease.
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2. Measuring Your Peak Flow Rate | American Lung Association
Link: https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/asthma/treatment/devices/peak-flow
Description: WebApr 18, 2024 · A peak flow meter may help you and your healthcare provider identify causes of your asthma at work, home, or play. Measuring your peak flow can you help you: Follow the steps on your asthma action plan, such as deciding when to use your quick-relief asthma medicine or deciding when to seek emergency care.
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3. Peak Flow Meter: What It Is & How To Use It - Cleveland Clinic
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/4298-peak-flow-meter
Description: WebA peak flow meter measures how fast you can push air out of your lungs when you blow out as hard and as fast as you can. This is called peak flow. Your peak flows measure how open the airways are in the lungs. Your peak flow may drop early even before you feel bad. This drop tells you that your asthma may be getting worse.
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4. Estimated/Expected Peak Expiratory Flow (Peak Flow) - MDCalc
Link: https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/790/estimated-expected-peak-expiratory-flow-peak-flow
Description: WebEstimated/Expected Peak Expiratory Flow (Peak Flow) Quantifies asthma exacerbation severity.
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5. Peak Flow Rate Measurement - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459325/
Description: WebJul 31, 2023 · Peak expiratory flow measurement (peak flow) is a simple measure of the maximal flow rate that can be achieved during forceful expiration following full inspiration. Patients can learn the technique quickly, and the equipment necessary is affordable and widely available.
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6. Peak flow test - NHS
Link: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/peak-flow-test/
Description: WebPeak 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.
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7. What is a normal peak flow? | My Lungs My Life
Link: https://mylungsmylife.org/topics/group-1/peak-flow/what-is-a-normal-peak-flow-2/
Description: Web5) What is a normal peak flow? A chart called a ‘nomogram’ can be used to estimate your predicted peak flow if you are male or female, your age and height. It is important to remember that everyone is different and you should be guided by what is normal for you.
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8. Peak flow | Asthma + Lung UK
Link: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/symptoms-tests-treatments/tests/peak-flow
Description: WebWhat is peak flow? 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.
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9. Peak Flow Meter: Uses, Procedure, Results - Verywell Health
Link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-should-my-normal-peak-flow-be-200890
Description: WebOct 1, 2022 · A peak flow meter is a portable device that measures your peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)—that is, how quickly your lungs expel air during a forceful exhalation after you fully inhale. Regularly conducting a peak flow test at home and tracking the results can help you monitor your breathing status and respiratory disease.
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10. Using a Peak Flow Meter to Manage Asthma | AAFA.org
Link: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-diagnosis/lung-function-tests-diagnose-asthma/peak-flow-meters/
Description: WebA peak flow meter is a handheld device that measures how well air moves out of your lungs. During an asthma episode, your airways often narrow. A peak flow meter can measure this narrowing hours, even days, before you have any asthma symptoms.
