To get the most out of your peak flow meter efforts, it is important to know the right way to use the device. So, the first step is to gather your equipment:
- the peak flow meter
- a pencil
- your peak flow diary - any small notebook will do
How to Use a Peak Flow Meter
By Kathleen MacNaughton, R.N., About.com
Updated: July 31, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
A peak flow meter is a small, hand-held device that helps you check how effectively your asthma is controlled by measuring how well you can push air out of your lungs.
Index: How to Use a Peak Flow Meter
- Getting Started with Your Peak Flow Meter
- Set the Scale on Your Peak Flow Meter
- Stand Up Straight to Use the Peak Flow Meter
- Get Ready to Blow Out Through the Peak Flow Meter
- Exhale Through the Peak Flow Meter Fast and Hard
- Get Three Peak Flow Readings
- Record Peak Flow Meter Readings
- Figure Out What "Zone" You Are in on Your Asthma Action Plan
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