I need a peak flow meter, how do I get one? |
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Peak flow meters are relatively cheap and can usually be bought from a chemist. In the UK they can be prescribed by a GP. The main varities are as follows.
You should make sure that you cannot blow off the top of the meter (you should never be able to blow a maximum reading). If so, you should try a different type of meter.
Record on the form which meter you use.
The scales on the meters differ between countries. Some have linear scales and some are non-linear and require adjustment (those bought in the EU have recently become linear, those bought in the USA are also usually linear). The pictures below show two examples of these. Note which you have.
A non-linear scale
A linear scale
You can also make measurements with an electronic recording meter. These are much more expensive, some are more accurate and some less accurate than the standard peak flow meters and some do not always remember all the blows that you make.
When you have obtained a peak flow meter and measured your breathing you will need to have the results analysed (see link below).
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