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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.

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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.


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What does the peak in the blood flow trace represent?

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When smoking who do they effect?

the atmosphere the enviroment the person who is smoking


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How does smoking effect sports training?

Smoking does effect your health and your performance. You probably can tell a huge difference by not smoking in your performance. Hope this helps


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....


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