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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients may have difficulty completing bronchodilator response testing. Patients with severe asthma may still ...

This study presents a comprehensive benchmarking of six commercially available peak expiratory flow meters (PFMs), using a precise experimental spirometric test bench. Eight peak expiratory flows (PEF ...

There have been several attempts to develop simpler diagnostic tools with reasonable sensitivity and specificity that can help detect asthma and COPD in the community and in primary care practice. 6,7 ...