Emphysema : Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Types, Stages, Life Expectancy, Pathophysiology, Medications, Complications and Treatment

Peak Flow Monitoring

Peak flow monitoring
Peak flow monitoring

The device of peak flow monitoring measures how fast a person can blow air out of his lungs. Mucus buildup, cough, and inflammation can cause the larger airways in the lungs to gradually narrow down. The narrowing down of airways slows down the speed of air leaving the lungs. The measurement of peak flow monitoring is very important in checking how poorly the disease is progressing.