Peak Flow Meter Measurements If you're just starting out and establishing your personal best peak flow, your healthcare provider will review your readings and determine your peak flow zones.

Peak flow meters are inexpensive (the average price is around $15 to $20), handheld, and easy to use. You simply blow as hard as you can into the device and it will measure your air flow rate in ...

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 ...

OMRON light Personal Peak Flow Meter is used for accurate monitoring of Peak Expiratory Flow in L/min. The PFM20 enables an easy, user-friendly therapy management for doctor and patient similarly.

Phil Jevon, PGCE, BSc, RN, is resuscitation officer/clinical skills lead, Manor Hospital, Walsall and honorary clinical lecturer, University of Birmingham Medical School This article, the second in a ...

What do the numbers mean? When you first use a peak flow meter, you can determine your “personal best” score. There are also tables to show what your score should be according to your height and age.

The peak flow meter is a simple device for measuring how quickly you can blow air out of your lungs. It's a rough measure of the amount of narrowing of your airway and hence it can be used to ...