A peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) measures how effectively you exhale. Also called a peak flow meter, this handheld device helps you document the amount of air and the speed at which you can ...

A peak flow meter is a user-friendly, portable device that helps measure the ability of the lungs to expel air. It estimates peak expiratory flow rate which is a measure of how rapidly air can be ...

Factors that influence the quality of life for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including a timely diagnosis, and the role of measuring peak inspiratory flow. Neil Minkoff, MD: ...

Prior to diving into a discussion on best practices for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stakeholders in health care remark on the prevalence and impact of the disease in the United ...

To the Editor: Should we measure peak flow in primary care? In the study by Price et al. (May 5 issue), 1 in which investigators evaluated the “real-world effectiveness” of a leukotriene-receptor ...

Adults and older children with asthma can take objective measures of symptoms such as peak expiratory flow (PEF), the volume of airflow in one forced exhalation, at home. This provides a more complete ...