In the past, doctors had kids breathe into a tube called a peak flow meter to measure how much air they put out. These days, many doctors instead ask you to watch your child's behavior and look for specific signs to see which zone they're in. The Action Plan Zones Your child's doc...
Although the data on effectiveness are limited, a general consensus among experts exists that individuals with asthma should possess a personalized "action plan" to follow at home (please refer to the link to an action plan download in theDeterrence and Patient Educationsection). This action plan ...
Peak flow: Depending on your child's age, there may be a number written at the top of your plan. This number measures how hard your child can breathe out when feeling healthy on a peak flow machine. It is a good way to see if the breathing effort is normal. Here's how the zones ...
When and how to use a peak flow meter What your child's peak numbers are for the Green, Yellow, and Red Zones Symptoms to watch for and how to treat them Names and doses of medicines, and when to use each medicine Emergency telephone numbers and locations of emergency care Instructions ...
A description of three "zones" of asthma control: green (the best), yellow (control is worsening), and red (medical alert stage). These stages are determined bypeak flow meterreadings that measure your breathing. Green is for the times when peak flow readings are 80% to 100% of your pe...
peak flow readings and divide it into 3 zones—green, yellow, and red. Patients in the green zone are asymptomatic, with peak flows at 80% or better than their personal best. They feel good and continue to take their long-term control medication. Peak flow readings in the yellow zone ...
When and how to use a peak flow meter What your child's peak numbers are for the Green, Yellow, and Red Zones Symptoms to watch for and how to treat them Names and doses of medicines, and when to use each medicine Emergency telephone numbers and locations of emergency care Instructions ...
• 3 colour zones tell you when you are getting better or worse • The built-in Asthma Action Plan tells you what you need to do • Follow the lung function of a loved one when they are not with you Smart Peak Flow The Smart Asthma app works best with the Smart Peak Flow devic...
The effect of a peak flow-based action plan in the prevention of exacerbations of asthma. Chest. 1997;112(6):1534-8.Cowie RL, Revitt SG, Underwood MF, Field SK (1997) The effect of a peak flow-based action plan in the prevention of exacerbations of asthma. Chest 112: 1534-1538....
If the asthma action plan is for your child, you can share it with a daycare provider or school teacher. Asthma action plans have a green, yellow, and red zone. In each zone, you will document your peak flow rate, mediations you have taken that day, how much, and if your ...