When it comes to asthma monitoring, the eye is the key; according to one professor, who has spent years researching and refining a new peak expiratory flow chart. When it comes to asthma monitoring, ...

A peak flow meter is a device that measures how well your lungs expel air. The device is a valuable tool for people with a respiratory condition like asthma or COPD, because it helps track the ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Key Takeaways Asthma action plans help maintain good asthma control by outlining ...

The 2003 British Guideline on the Management of Asthma states that in adults ‘Objective tests should be used to try and confirm a diagnosis of asthma before long-term therapy is started”. The primary ...

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 . WASHINGTON — Ambient particulate matter pollution at the 2.5 µm scale influenced peak expiratory flow among ...

Did you know that there’s a time of year when germs and allergens work together to make our lives miserable? It’s called Asthma Peak Week, and this week will have the greatest impact on the millions ...

MIAMI - The third week of September is known as Asthma Peak Week, and that is because it's a week where doctors often see the most asthma attacks in the country. Kenneth Mendez, President, and CEO of ...