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Why is your peak flow reading 250?
because that is what the peak flow meter reads after you have blown into it
Where can one purchase a peak flow meter?
There are many places to purchase peak flow meters. Peak flow meters are used for asthma patients and can usually be found locally at a drugstore or mass retailer.
How is peak flow affected by a heart attack?
Peak flow is interrupted by heart attack. Peak flow is realized when all systems are go, the action of the unimpeded vessels and the blood being pumped by the heart. When the heart stops as in an attack, this flow is greatly diminished. The injured heart may never again regain the peak flow.
How do you calculate peak flow?
Use those speacial reading graphs You should have a hydrograph to look at. Look at the curve on this graph, the highest point on this curve is the peak flow. It cannot be calculated, just read off a graph. Peak Flow = Tidal Volume x 60 / I-time
How can you measure difficulty with breathing?
Peak flow.
How can you measure difficulty breathing?
Peak flow.
Does smoking effect your peak flow?
smoking affcets the peak flow reading, as the lung performance is affcetd by the high level of mucus on the lungs and airways, when breathing.
How does a cold affect peak flow?
Asthma affects peak flow because it obstructs the breathing which means that you cannot breathe out as much as somebody else. Asthma causses a reduction in peak flow ... this is a solid indicator of how severe your asthma is becoming.... Peak flow is a measurement that is indicative of the patency of the large airways..... If you are having bronchospasm .... The airways are highly wrapped with smooth muscle that contract and decrease the diameter of the airway ... reducing the flow of air that you are capable of exhaling....
Can a tidal volume be measured with a peak flow meter?
yes
What are the effects of exercise on peak flow rate?
yes it does in many ways such as Exercise will effect your breathing and your heart rate by making them both faster. It does this because you need more oxygen to your muscles so you are breathing faster to get in more o2 and your heart beats faster to circulate that o2 to the muscles in your body.
Why is avaraging the readings of the peak expiratory flow rate not recommended?
Averaging peak expiratory flow rate readings is not recommended because it may mask fluctuations that could be important for diagnosing and managing conditions such as asthma. It is more beneficial to monitor the peak flow variability to better understand how the condition is progressing and to tailor treatment accordingly. Individual peak flow readings can provide valuable insights into a person's respiratory health that may be obscured by averaging.
How malfunction might affect routine measurements and observations?
a person with asthma will usually have low and variable peak flow readings over several days. Peak flow readings improve when the narrowed airways are opened up with treatment. Regular peak flow readings can be used to help assess how well treatment is working.
