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You may have heard of a peak flow meter if you have Asthma and wonder is it really worth it. How do you use it? What good is it really? Well it turns out that it's often hard to tell how strong your breathing is at any given moment. There are so many other things going on in your life - if you're tired, if you're feeling happy, if you're feeling down. And you may think you know how tight your airways are, but often people don't. I'm Dr. Alan Greene and I want to explain to you how powerful it can be to have real numbers telling you how well you're breathing. If you've got accurate numbers and you keep them day after day, you can use that to adjust your medicines. That means you can use the lowest amount of medicine possible to feel the best possible.
So here's how they work. Usually there's a mouthpiece. You just screw into one end so you can keep it clean. And there's a little gauge here that reads the numbers and you move it all the way down to 0. Then just seal your mouth around the mouthpiece and blow hard, as hard as you can once. (Blow sound) Made it almost to the end. Scored pretty well. Then what you do is write down that number. Pull it back to the beginning and do it a total of 3 times. Whatever the highest number is, that's how well you're breathing right now. Then you can compare it that your asthma action plan. That number will either fall in the green zone, or the yellow zone, or the red zone. And it will help you know exactly what to do to best control your asthma with the minimal amount of medications. Really, really worth it.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 09/18/2011
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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Can you use a flow meter at home?
Depends on what type of flow meter your inquiring about. Almost all cases point to yes. Here is a site that will help you if your inquiring about a specific one that i cannot answear for all of http://www.flowmeterfacts.com/.
What is the difference between the FEV1 and peak expiratory flow?
FEV1 is the peak during the first second of exhalation only.
What is electric nagnetic flow meter?
An electromagnetic flow meter is a flowmeter which uses the electromagnetic technology to determine the amount of volume flow though a pipe. View the Related Links section for a link with a video about this.
How is compound meter different from a simple meter?
A compound meter is a phrase used in music, and in flow measurement. For the latter, a compound meter is one in which the measuring system differs depending whether a large or a small flow is being measured. That is, the meter will contain two different measuring gauges.
How can you measure sound without a decibel meter?
The decibel meter is better known as a sound level meter. You can measure sound by a microphone and a vu meter, a peak meter, or a AC voltage meter. The reading given by such a meter does not correlate well to human-perceived loudness.
Why is your peak flow reading 250?
because that is what the peak flow meter reads after you have blown into it
How much is a peak flow meter?
you Emily 150 ponds
Can a tidal volume be measured with a peak flow meter?
yes
Where can one purchase a peak flow meter?
There are many places to purchase peak flow meters. Peak flow meters are used for asthma patients and can usually be found locally at a drugstore or mass retailer.
Is 250 on peak flow meter good or bad for an adult?
bad
What is a peak flow meter used for?
To monitor a one's ability to breathe out air.
How much air do you need to exhaled in the peak flow meter to tell you have asthma?
50%
Peak flow meter use - series?
Peak flow meter use - part oneA peak flow meter helps you check how well your asthma is controlled.Use it every day, and keep track of the results to help your doctor learn about your asthma. This may also help you determine if your asthma is getting worse, even before you have symptoms.Peak flow meter use - part twoFirst, move the marker to the bottom of the numbered scale.Peak flow meter use - part threeStand up straight with your head up, and take a deep breath. Fill your lungs all the way. (Standing helps you get more air in your lungs.)Peak flow meter use - part fourPlace the mouthpiece in your mouth, between your teeth. Close your lips around it. Do not put your tongue inside the hole or block the vents in the back.Peak flow meter use - part fiveBlow out as hard and fast as you can. You want to move the marker as far as you can with your breath, so concentrate on exhaling forcefully and quickly.Peak flow meter use - part sixMove the marker back to the bottom, and repeat these steps two more times. If you cough or make a mistake, do not include this as one of your three tries.Record the highest of the three numbers in your peak flow diary.Peak flow meter use - part sevenCheck which zone corresponds with your highest score. Follow the plan developed by you and your doctor for the appropriate zone.If your best effort is in the red zone, take your relief medication immediately and call your doctor or go to the emergency room.Reviewed ByReview Date: 05/01/2011David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., and Denis Hadjiliadis, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
What is the principle of micromotion flow meter?
it principle denpend on what kind of flow meter. example, magnetic flow meter, it use magnetic force to measuring or coriolis flow meter which is use vibrated capilary tube as sensor. or more info you might watch on youtube.
How can you improve your peak flow?
my sticking your fingers up your bum hole and timing it for one minute
What is the name of the instrument used to measure vital capacity?
Spirometer...spirometerSpirometer
What is the average peak flow reading of a 14 year old teenager?
te average for a 14-15 year old on a peak flow meter is 800.
