A peak flow meter is a user-friendly, portable device that helps measure the ability of the lungs to expel air. It estimates peak expiratory flow rate which is a measure of how rapidly air can be ...

Dec. 8 -- (HealthDay News) -- Measuring peak flow is important for asthmatics, as it monitors how well you can blow air from your lungs and may even help predict a pending asthma attack. Peak flow is ...

Factors that influence the quality of life for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including a timely diagnosis, and the role of measuring peak inspiratory flow. Neil Minkoff, MD: ...

A peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) measures how effectively you exhale. Also called a peak flow meter, this handheld device helps you document the amount of air and the speed at which you can ...

What is a peak expiratory flow rate test? The peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) test measures how fast a person can exhale. The PEFR test is also called peak flow. This test is commonly performed at ...

Adults and older children with asthma can take objective measures of symptoms such as peak expiratory flow (PEF), the volume of airflow in one forced exhalation, at home. This provides a more complete ...

To the Editor: Should we measure peak flow in primary care? In the study by Price et al. (May 5 issue), 1 in which investigators evaluated the “real-world effectiveness” of a leukotriene-receptor ...