Peak flow meter is a thermometer-like device for asthma patients. The device is used to measure the lungs function in the body. Peak flow meter is a portable device that measures the air flow or peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) to determine the severity of asthma, monitor the treatment of chronic asthma, and provide information for any changes. The device also helps in detecting allergies in order to prevent severe asthma attack. However, peak flow meter needs extra care and cleaning ... Read more
Peak flow meters are the portable devices used to measure the activity in lungs and to evaluate how well the lungs are able to expel the air. It is a lung monitoring device and is used to measure peak expiratory flow rate and forced expiratory volume.
According to the Fact.MR report, the patients, especially in developing regions, will continue to significantly prefer peak flow meters, due to the low prices of mechanical peak flow meters.