Web MD
Cancer Health Center
Cancer is diagnosed in more than 1 million people every year in the U.S. alone. Find in-depth articles here about cancer, its causes, symptoms, prevention, and promising treatments. Plus, meet cancer survivors in our online support groups.
American Medical
Association
Helping Doctors Help Patients
Other Resources
|
Microlife PF 100 Peak Flow Meter for Spirometry with FEV1
|
Disease Books > Asthma > Item 15
 |
Microlife PF 100 Peak Flow Meter for Spirometry with FEV1
|
by Microlife
Sales Rank: 6911
|
List Price: $75.00
$46.99
At Amazon
on 11-7-2008.
|
|
Features
Measures peak flow and FEV1 to indicate early warning signs for impending asthmatic incidents or conditions
Automatically stores 240 readings
Automatic traffic light indicator
Doctor recommended
Meets American Thoracic Society accuracy standards
Product Description
This device is used to measure Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) and Forced Expiratory Volume in 1-second (FEV1) in both children and adults. PEF is the fastest speed air can be blown out of the lungs after inhalation. FEV1 measures the volume after exhaling in 1-second. Peak Flow (PEF) and Forced Expiratory Volume in 1-second (FEV1) measurements can tell how well lungs are breathing by monitoring airflow. Doctors can have patients monitor changes in airflow and record the results. The automatic memory stores and provides easy access to the last 240 readings along with the time and date.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
This is my first Peak Flow Meter. I liked the design and features amazon listed and thought I would try it out. Everything about it holds true, its small enough to toss in a purse or bag, and easy enough to take out and use at any time. It stores your readings which is quite handy. Great device for anyone who wishes to monitor there peak flow rate. On a seperate note for allergies and peak flows: For anyone with allergies, this is a nice product as well. I have a latex allegy and a peak flow reader was recommened to me by my allergist. When using it after say, going into a store, I can tell if there were any hidden latex allergins that were not visable. Balloons and such are visable, however perhaps a bunch of ballons were there a few minutes before I set foot in the store. I would not know, but my asthma would kick in. Sometimes its delayed But the peak flow meter would give me a lower reading byt about 15%. So I would know in advance and be able to prepare for a possible reaction, etc. Just an example for anyone out there with similar allergies. Its a great way to check for possible attacks and being small and light, this peak flow is recommended!
|
Microlife PF 100 Peak Flow Meter for Spirometry with FEV1
List Price: $75.00
Available from Amazon
Price: $46.99
Updated on 11-7-2008.
|
|
|
