A peak flow meter allows asthma sufferers to monitor their condition daily at home. The "peak flow rate" is the maximum speed at which air can be exhaled from the lungs. Reporting peak flow meters results allow you to become an active partner with your doctor in asthma management.
Proper way to use a peak flow meter is demonstrated on the image to the right. Click on the image for information about the proper use of peak flow meters and managing your asthma using the "zones" system, or visit our Peak Flow Meters Information Page.
Ferraris 345010 Piko-1 Electronic Peak Flow Meter The new PiKo-1 has been designed to replace
mechanical peak flow meters. In addition to
measuring the conventional PEF with increased
accuracy, test quality alerts, and storage of tests,
the PiKo-1 also measures FEV1.
Mini Wright Digital Peak Flow Meter The latest addition to the Mini-Wright range of peak flow meters, the Mini-Wright Digital not only measures peak expiratory flow (PEF), but also measures FEV1 for treating Asthma, COPD and the long-term monitoring of Lung Transplant Patients.
Asthma Pack III Includes an AsthmaMentor Peak Flow Meter, OptiChamber® Valved Holding Chamber, and easy-to-understand asthma education video and booklet