title: [Self-monitoring of airway obstruction using the peak flowmeter].
abstract: Daily peak flow measurements provide an accurate and objective assessment of airway obstruction. The peak flow profile offers a rational basis for antiobstructive treatment. Success and failure of treatment are visualized, as are the asymptomatic beginning of an asthmatic attack, an allergen exposure or an exercise-induced obstruction. Compliance improves, and self-monitoring seems to increase patient comfort. A considerable amount of knowledge about the dynamics of airway obstruction is conveyed to the physician, and this works very much to the benefit of his patient.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis; D001250:Asthma, Exercise-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008448:Maximal Expiratory Flow Rate; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012648:Self Care
vernacular_title: Die Selbstüberwachung der Atemwegobstruktion mit dem Peak-Flow-Meter.