Mini Wright Peak Flow Meter

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They’re usually used by people with asthma to measure peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR or peak flow). PEFR is the maximum speed you’re able to use when blowing air out of your lungs. These are available on prescription or can be bought from most pharmacies. Why peak flow is measured

To help diagnose asthma, your result can be compared to what would usually be expected for someone of your age, height and sex.Please note: if you need to take your inhaler when it is time to carry out a peak flow reading, do the blow first, then take your inhaler. If you forget to take a reading, please do not guess what you may have got, just go onto the next recording when you remember. Make a note of your reading i.e. where the arrowhead on the indicator is lying (where each small line = 10 units). After this, return the indicator to Zero again. A small portion of people with asthma may benefit from regular peak flow monitoring. When monitoring is recommended, it is usually done in addition to reviewing asthma symptoms and frequency of reliever medication use. [2] hold the peak flow meter so it's horizontal and make sure that your fingers are not obstructing the measurement scale

Note: Only one person should use a single mouthpiece, even if it is a reusable one. If multiple people will be using the spirometer, buy a separate reusable mouthpiece for each person. 3. Smartphone Connectivity Ultrasonic technology – more accurate and longer lasting compared to traditional turbine spirometers. Philips PersonalBest is a simple device that’s easy to use. It has none of the digital features in other spirometers. It displays readings on a graduated scale. Your doctor may recommend using a peak flow meter daily or several times a day, as part of a personalized asthma action plan for managing symptoms. This could be a sign that you have asthma, although other tests such as spirometry will often be needed to confirm the diagnosis.You may be given a personal action plan at your appointment that you can fill in with your doctor or nurse, or you can: FEV refers to forced expiratory volume. FEV is the amount of air you can exhale within a specific period like one second (FEV1), two seconds (FEV2) and so on. Measuring your peak flow before and after exposure to a possible asthma trigger, such as something you're allergic to or a substance you're exposed to at work, may also show if anything in particular causes your symptoms. How to measure your peak flow