| A peak flow meter for asthma is like a thermometer for a fever. It's a
tool that helps you monitor what's going on inside your
body. In some cases when you are not feeling well, you
may feel "hot" or "feverish," but
when you take your temperature with a thermometer, it
is normal. With asthma, sometimes you may feel your
breathing is fine, but when you measure it with a peak
flow meter, your lung function is slightly decreased.
A peak flow meter can help you determine airway changes
and better manage your asthma.
If you or your child has asthma, it is imperative
that you use a peak flow meter daily! By tracking your
peak expiratory flow each day, you can pick up on trends
that indicate a possible severe attack, up to 3 days
in advance. This allows you time to begin additional
or different treatments, in conjunction with your doctor,
to head it off. This can eliminate the horror and expense
of an emergency room visit. If you have asthma, get
a Peak Flow Meter and use it every day.
Vitalograph's asmaPLAN+ Peak Flow Meter is the only
peak flow meter available that includes an 'Action Plan'
label, located right on the back of the device. This
label can be completed by your physician and will then
remind you of actions necessary when peak flow readings
drop. On the front are patented, adjustable, colored
band markers which allow for each unit to be customized
for your individual flow readings. You adjust the colored
bands based upon your own personal best peak flow readings.
When you blow in the green band area, all is well. If
you drop into the yellow, you may need to take preventive
actions. When your best blow is in the red, it indicates
a severe airway restriction is beginning and immediate
action is required.
We think this is the best Peak Flow Meter you can buy!
- Adult & Child Peak Flow Meter
- Action Plan label to remind you of actions required
- Color indicators for simple readings
- Easy to clean, Peak Flow Diary included
More information http://www.portablenebs.com/omronpeakflow.htm
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