title: A practical guide for peak expiratory flow monitoring in asthma patients.
abstract: The peak expiratory flow rate is an objective measure of airflow obstruction that patients can learn with little difficulty, and which provides physicians objective information for assessing a patient's condition. We outline how to use peak flow monitoring as part of an asthma treatment plan.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Kavuru
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010366:Peak Expiratory Flow Rate; D012648:Self Care