If your child has been diagnosed with asthma and is younger than 5, they likely will not be able to manage using a peak flow meter. However, some younger children are able to do it. Even if not ...

Peak flow meters are inexpensive (the average price is around $15 to $20), handheld, and easy to use. You simply blow as hard as you can into the device and it will measure your air flow rate in ...

By Anjali Srivastava: A peak flow meter is a handy, portable device that measures how fast air leaves the lungs. It plays a vital role in asthma management by helping users track their lung ...

PEFR stands for peak expiratory flow rate. It's a test that measures how fast you can exhale. Learn more about PEFR, why your doctor may suggest this test, how to prepare, what to expect, and ...

The peak flow meter is a simple device for measuring how quickly you can blow air out of your lungs. It's a rough measure of the amount of narrowing of your airway and hence it can be used to ...