Features
- Compact styling
- Easy to read zones
- Dishwasher safe/Easy to clean and sanitize
- Rugged and durable
- Helps ensure adherence to the asthma management program
The SpiroFlow measures peak expiratory flow (PEF), which is a valuable
indicator of lung function and changes in your asthma. A peak flow meter may
be used to check your asthma like a blood pressure cuff is used to check high
blood pressure. In order to help your physician provide the most appropriate
treatment, proper use of the SpiroFlow? is essential.
How does monitoring peak flow improve my asthma care?
Monitoring peak flow helps your physician and other health care providers
evaluate how well your asthma is being controlled. Always take the peak flow
meter and daily recorder chart to doctor appointments. If you need to go to an
emergency room or urgent care, always take your peak flow meter and daily
recorder chart. It provides valuable information when treating asthma symptoms
or acute episodes.
The 1997 National Heart Lung and Blood Institute in the National Asthma
Education and Prevention Program recommended that individuals age five and
older with moderate or severe asthma monitor peak flow. Peak flow may NOT be
used to completely evaluate lung function. Note: A physician should be
involved in the initiation of home
What does peak flow measure?
Your peak flow is the flow that you can achieve when blowing out as fast as
possible after breathing in as much air as possible. Your best peak flow or
Best Effort is unique to you and will be determined with the assistance of
your doctor or respiratory therapist.
Why should I use a Peak Flow Meter?
Asthma may cause the airways to narrow and limit how well you can get the air
out of the lungs. Your peak flow may help to make you aware of these changes
before you feel poorly. It is important to monitor your symptoms and changes
in peak flow. Monitoring changes in your lung function will help you know when
your asthma is changing. Many times medications can be taken before symptoms
worsen. It may also help you avoid a serious asthma episode.
Your doctor can further explain the importance of measuring your peak flow.
Knowledge of your normal or near normal peak flow, or at least being able to
achieve your best possible result as a response to therapy, can give you
security in the knowledge that you are as good as you can be.