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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 function ...

A peak flow meter is a simple, small, hand-held tool that can help you maintain control of asthma by providing a measurement of how well air moves out of the lungs. After blowing into the device, the ...

Dr. Cori Daines answers the question: 'Should My Child Have A Peak Flow Meter?' — -- Question: Should my child have a peak flow meter? Answer: Peak flow meters are generally not very useful in ...

Anyone with asthma should be prepared for an emergency. Even if you've kept your asthma under control for years, it could still get worse without you realizing it. Knowing the symptoms of an asthma ...

What is Adult-Onset Asthma? When a doctor makes a diagnosis of asthma in people older than age 20, it is known as adult-onset asthma. Adults tend to have a lower forced expiratory volume (the volume ...