Peak Flow Meter Adult - AERODIAGNOSTIC Asthma Monitor

The AERODIAGNOSTIC peak flow meter in the adult range measures how fast air can be pushed out of the lungs, which is the standard way of monitoring asthma and other respiratory conditions between clinical visits. The point of measuring at home is the trend rather than any single number - a falling peak flow often shows a deterioration days before it is felt as breathlessness.

Features

• Adult measuring range
• Simple mechanical operation with no batteries required
• Clear sliding indicator that holds the reading
• Compact enough to keep with an asthma action plan
• Suitable for home monitoring and clinical use

Specifications

• Brand: AERODIAGNOSTIC
• Range: Adult
• Type: Mechanical peak expiratory flow meter
• Reading: Litres per minute

How to use a peak flow meter

Stand or sit upright, slide the marker to zero, breathe in as deeply as you can, seal your lips around the mouthpiece and blow out as hard and fast as possible in one short sharp blast. Note the reading, then repeat twice more and record the highest of the three. Measure at the same times each day, usually morning and evening, and record the results - a reading only means something against your own personal best and your usual range. Your doctor will normally set zones around that best figure and tell you what to do when a reading falls into each one.

Common uses

Daily asthma self-monitoring at home, reviewing control at a GP or respiratory appointment, workplace and school health rooms, and occupational monitoring where respiratory exposure is a risk. Pair it with a fingertip pulse oximeter for oxygen saturation. Browse related oxygen and resuscitation equipment, or see the wider medical supplies range at MediBC.