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Your GP or asthma nurse might have recommended using a peak flow meter and recording your scores in a peak flow diary. Here we explain how it can be helpful and how to do it. Peak flow is just one of a number of ways you can keep an eye on how well you are. Your symptoms and how you feel will always be important, too.
calculate their peak flow zones. There are three peak flow zones, which are set up like a traffic light: Go Zone, Caution Zone, and Danger Zone. A chart will be created to indicate your child’s peak flow numbers in each zone. Your child’s target zones can also be added to your Asthma Action Plan. This will help you know what to do when your ...
Your child's number can be determined from predicted normal peak flow values for people of the same age and height. See the chart at the end of this sheet for average peak flows for healthy children and teenagers.
How to use a peak flow meter. Peak flow can be useful to help in diagnosing and monitoring asthma. It is a measure of how well your child can blow air out of their lungs.
Why is it necessary? By using a peak flow meter you can: see how well your medicines are working; figure out when to use more or less medicine; find out what makes your asthma symptoms worse; and often tell if an attack is coming before you notice symptoms. When to use your peak flow meter.
7 Δεκ 2023 · Check how well your child's lungs work with a peak flow meter. Measure how much your child's symptoms affect daily activities such as play, sleep and sports. Adjust medicines when symptoms get worse. Know when to see a healthcare professional or get emergency care.
A peak flow meter is a tool to measure how well your child’s lungs are working. A healthy peak flow range is different for each child, depending on age, gender and height. Your asthma specialist will help you figure out your child’s ideal or “personal best” peak flow value.
