Asthma: Measuring Peak Flow

Asthma: Measuring Peak Flow

Introduction

As someone with asthma, you know how important it is to monitor your condition. You need to know how well your lungs are "working." Is their ability to move air in and out staying the same, or is it getting better or worse?

When you monitor your asthma, you can control it. When you control your asthma, you also control your life—you do what you want to do, and your asthma does not limit you.

Measuring your peak expiratory flow is an important part of monitoring your asthma.

What? - What is the medical information or key concepts related to the action? What is peak expiratory flow?
Why? - Why the action is important? Why should I measure my peak expiratory flow?
How? - Learn the steps involved in taking action. How do I measure my peak expiratory flow?
Where? - Other resources and organizations that can help you take action. Where to go from here

Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Lora J. Stewart, MD, MPH - Allergy and Immunology, Pediatrics
Last Updated:
March 17, 2011
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