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Allergic Conditions: Peak Flow Meter
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 thus, better manage your asthma.
Resources about peak flow meters
Visit an allergist/immunologist to learn more about allergic disease and your own medical condition. To find an allergist/immunologist near you, use the AAAAI's online Physician Referral Directory.
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