• What does a peak expiratory flow rate measure?

My 11-year-old son will have his peak expiratory flow rate measured. Will this show if he would need an inhaler?

3 Answers

  • Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Sacramento, CA

Air flow in airways.

  • Pediatrician
  • Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This measures the maximum expiration in a short period of time which can indicate away obstruction must common being asthma. If he gets an albuterol inhaler and this number improves he has reversible obstruction meaning asthma

  • Pediatrician
  • ALGONQUIN, IL

Yes, that's the best way to diagnose asthma is with spirometry which measures the peak expiratory flow with and without a bronchodilator.

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