How to Use a Peak Flow Meter
By Kathleen MacNaughton, R.N., About.com
Updated: February 22, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Set the Scale on Your Peak Flow Meter
Peak Flow Meter Gauge
Photo courtesy of A.D.A.M.
First, you need to make sure the sliding marker on the peak flow meter is at the very bottom of the scale. So, move the marker to the 0, or whichever number is lowest on the numbered scale.
Index: How to Use a Peak Flow Meter
- Getting Started with Your Peak Flow Meter
- Set the Scale on Your Peak Flow Meter
- Stand Up Straight to Use the Peak Flow Meter
- Get Ready to Blow Out Through the Peak Flow Meter
- Exhale Through the Peak Flow Meter Fast and Hard
- Get Three Peak Flow Readings
- Record Peak Flow Meter Readings
- Figure Out What "Zone" You Are in on Your Asthma Action Plan
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