The article focuses on the results of a study that examined the effectiveness of peak flow monitor in reducing asthma episodes, school absences, and medical visits in schoolchildren in Kentucky. The study found that peak flow monitor helped in reducing asthma episodes, heath care visits, and ...
The peak flow meter is a handheld device that is used to measure the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). This is the maximum amount of air that you can exhale in one breath. The peak flow meter can be used to monitor your asthma and to see if your asthma medication is working. ...
Short-term compliance with peak flow monitoring: Results from a study of inner city children with asthma The objective of the study was to assess the feasibility of initiating daily peak flow monitoring in a research study of asthma in inner city children. We ... Susan,Redline,MD,... - 《...
A peak flow meter or peak flow meter (PFM) is a device used to measure the volume of air a person breathes out as a measurement of pulmonary function. A peak flow meter is a device used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders such as asthma. This device measures the...
We determined whether uncontrolled asthmatics, defined as an Asthma Control test (ACT) score of 19 or less, had lower % predicted peak expiratory flow Measurements as a group compared to those with higher scores. In addition, the individual ACT and airway function results were analyzed. ...
Peak flow meter with questionnaire and mini-spirometer are considered as alternative tools to spirometry for screening of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, the accuracy of these tools together, in clinical settings for disease diagnosis, has not been studied. Two hundred consecu...
“The app works very smoothly and logs my peakflow very efficiently and easy for me and my asthma nurse and gp to see clearly. I’m very happy with the results I’m getting from using the Smart Peak Flow daily, and have even started recommending it to other friends and family who suffe...
We concluded that carpeted classroom floors do not contribute to asthma symptom severity, possibly because of the low levels of Der p I on them. 展开 关键词: asthma bedroom children Der p I dust mites peak expiratory flow variability school ...
EDITOR, - Peter D Sly and colleagues' paper highlights a common mistake in the management of asthma - namely, interchanging devices measuring peak flow.1 I... B Mckenzie,DA Spencer - 《Bmj Clinical Research》 被引量: 5发表: 1994年 Comparison of bench test results measuring the accuracy of...
PEFR is a valuable, useful, and easy-to-obtain parameter in asthma control and management. You can also use a peak flow chart to find your normal peak flow value. At the end of the text, you can also read a short set of instructions on how to use a peak flow meter and obtain the...