A peak flow meter is a device that measures how well your lungs expel air. The device is a valuable tool for people with a respiratory condition like asthma or COPD, because it helps track the ...

Dec. 8 -- (HealthDay News) -- Measuring peak flow is important for asthmatics, as it monitors how well you can blow air from your lungs and may even help predict a pending asthma attack. Peak flow is ...

Prior to diving into a discussion on best practices for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stakeholders in health care remark on the prevalence and impact of the disease in the United ...

Neil Minkoff, MD: That’s such an important aspect in terms of balancing what’s right for each patient. I’m going to pull Dr Drummond in here to comment on that further. We started touching on the idea ...

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 ...

In the field of pediatric therapy, understanding respiratory health is crucial. Children, with their developing lungs and unique physiological needs, require specialized attention when it comes to ...