A practical guide for peak expiratory flow monitoring in asthma patients.
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.
Jain
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Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
Kavuru
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MS
D001249:Asthma / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010366:Peak Expiratory Flow Rate; D012648:Self Care