When it comes to asthma monitoring, the eye is the key; according to Associate Professor Helen Reddel, who has spent years researching and refining a new peak expiratory flow chart. The new chart, ...

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 ...

A peak flow meter is used to measure your peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). PEFR describes how quickly your lungs expel air during a forceful exhalation after you fully inhale. Regularly conducting a ...

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 ...

The BMJ is an international peer reviewed medical journal and a fully "online first" publication. Our publishing model–"continuous publication"– means that all articles appear on bmj.com before being ...

In order to achieve an active, successful educational partnership in asthma care, all patients should be given a written daily self-management plan and an action plan for exacerbations. Action plans ...