How to Use a Peak Flow Meter
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Updated: September 19, 2008
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Get Ready to Blow Out Through the Peak Flow Meter
Get Ready to Blow Out
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Place the mouthpiece into your mouth, between your teeth. Keep your tongue away from the opening so that you don't block it. Next, close your lips (not your teeth) around the mouthpiece.
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
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