Asthma patients use a peak flow meter to know how well their lungs are in the Asthma home management and Asthma control process. Asthma treatment is a long-term and ongoing task for everyone. A peak flow meter is a traditional Asthma detection device, which is sensitive to detect the early airway changes before the symptoms appear. It proves the baseline of the Asthma treatment, and also for the medication adjustments. It proves an early alert signal of worsening symptoms or an impending Asthma attack.
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How Do I Use a Peak Flow Meter?
- Place the indicator to the base back to zero.
- Stand up.Stand up or sit upright.
- Take a deep breathto fill your lung completely.
- Place thepeak flow meter in your mouth and seal the mouthpiece well with your lips without the air leak.
- Blow out as hard and fast as you can in a single blow.
- Your reading is on the number scale, write down the numbers for a recording. If the numbers or operation is not good, repeat to blow again.
- Immediately repeat steps 1 through 6 two more times.It’s best to test three times totally.
- Write down the highest of the three numbers in your asthma diary.
- Calculate your Asthma zones.
What do I do if I use Sonmol electronic peak flow meter?
- Switch On the power button.
- Stand up.Stand up or sit upright.
- Take a deep breathto fill your lung completely.
- Place thepeak flow meter in your mouth and seal the mouthpiece well with your lips without the air leak.
- Blow out as hard and fast as you can in a single blow.
- Your reading is displayed on the screen directly in numbers. If the operation is not good, repeat to blow again.
- Immediately repeat steps 1 through 6 two more times.It’s best to test three times totally.
- Your best readings will be recorded in the device automatically.
- Your asthma zones will be shown on the device without the calculation.
