Goals of Therapy Asthma Action Plan Control Medications   - Corticosteroids   - Non-Steroidal Anti-      Inflammatory   - Theophylline Prevention Medications   - Leukotriene Modifiers   - Long-Acting Beta2-Agonists Rescue Medications   - Short-Acting Beta2-Agonists   - Anticholinergics Peak Flow Inhalers   - Proper Spacer Usage   - Inhalant Canister Calendar

Peak Flow The speed at which a person can expend air from their lungs is measured as a persons “peak flow.” The peak flow measurement indicates the width of a person’s airways. Doctors use this the peak flow measurement to monitor how well asthma treatment plans work for an asthma patient. If a patient’s peak flow reads that the patient breaths through narrow airways, then the asthmatic patient’s airways may be restricted. Any respiratory distress could prove dangerous for an asthma sufferer; so asthma specialists ask that asthma patients monitor their peak flow regularly with a peak flow meter. The small lightweight device travels easily, allowing asthma patients to monitor their lung function anywhere at any time. If an asthma patient documents his or her peak flow regularly, that information can help a pulmonary physician to plan the best asthma treatment for the patient, including when the time would be best for an asthma patient to take their respiratory medication. Take the time to ask a respiratory specialist about what peak flow ratings indicate about your asthma. To discuss your peak flow readings with an asthma specialist, contact the Allergy & Asthma Center of S.W. Washington today.

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