You may be given a personal action plan at your appointment that you can fill in with your doctor or nurse, or you can:

Clement Clarke's flagship range of peak flow meters are first choice for healthcare professionals when it comes to the measurement of peak expiratory flow. The Mini-Wright brand is recognised worldwide as the 'Gold Standard' in asthma management. Each Mini-Wright device is individually hand calibrated, to ensure maximum accuracy. When you first get a peak flow meter, your doctor may recommend you use it several times daily over a period of 2 to 3 weeks. This will provide information about your baseline readings and personal best peak flow number. Philips PersonalBest is a peak flow meter. It only measures peak expiratory flow (PEF) within a range of 60 to 800 litres/min. Ensure that the white plastic mouthpiece is securely placed into the end of the barrel of the peak flow meter. Set the indicator to Zero.

Why peak flow is measured

This should be repeated 3 times, and the highest of the 3 measurements should be recorded as your peak flow score. Your asthma action plan should be reviewed and updated at least once a year at your asthma review with a GP or asthma nurse. If you have a respiratory condition or suspect that you might have one, you can get a spirometry test at your doctor’s office. You can also do a self-test at home using an over the counter spirometer. Note: Only one person should use a single mouthpiece, even if it is a reusable one. If multiple people will be using the spirometer, buy a separate reusable mouthpiece for each person. 3. Smartphone Connectivity

In 2004 the UK switched from the original Wright scale to the newer, more accurate European scale. Wright values may be converted to the EU scale using the following formula: [9] EU = 50.356 + 0.4 W + ( 8.814 × 10 − 4 × W 2 ) − ( 1.116 × 10 − 7 × W 3 ) {\displaystyle {\text{EU}}{=}50.356+0.4W+(8.814\times 10 When your asthma is well-controlled: If your asthma is under control, you may decide to only use your peak flow meter when your symptoms increase or when you experience triggers, such as breathing in cold, dry air.The device does not have a display. The only way to see your readings is by connecting it to your smartphone via Bluetooth. Thankfully, Bluetooth connectivity works without a hitch. Children as young as 4 or 5 years may be able to use a peak flow meter, if they’re at least 43 inches tall. FVC refers to forced vital capacity. FVC is the amount of air you are able to exhale after taking a deep breath. Spirohome uses a reusable plastic mouthpiece. The manufacturer recommends replacing the mouthpiece every three months or after you’ve had a flu or cold. What we like about it:

In addition to the three main readings, Spirohome also measures FEF or forced expiratory flow. FEF is a measure of the speed of airflow during a certain portion of FVC. For example, FEF25 is the speed of air when you have expelled 25% of your FVC. A spirometer is also a handy tool for managing asthma and other lung conditions. Your doctor may ask you to take frequent tests at home and share the results to determine the effectiveness of treatment.Peak flow readings are higher when patients are well, and lower when the airways are constricted. From changes in recorded values, patients and doctors may determine lung functionality, the severity of asthma symptoms, and treatment.