Information About The Measurement And Control Of; Peak Flow Values - Microlife PF100 Manual De Instrucciones

5.2. Information about the Measurement and Control of

Peak Flow Values

• It is necessary to keep regular control of your peak flow
values. Doctors generally recommend taking one
measurement in the morning and one in the evening, every
day, normally before inhaling your prescribed drugs. Carry
out additional measurements whenever you feel unwell or
perceive shortness of breath.
• Your doctor is interested in the highest peak flow value that
you can achieve during a measurement session. Please
repeat the measurements until you feel you have got the
best possible result for the moment. Take care to have
sufficient relaxation between measurements.In case of
worsening results at each successive measurement session
talk to your doctor. It may be a sign of instable asthma.
• Please note that asthma attacks are indicated in
advance by low peak flow values before you feel it!
Please contact your doctor in cases such as these.
Also contact your doctor if you have signs and
symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of
breath coughing or wheezing.
• Self-measurement is a means for control, and is not
intended for diagnosis or treatment. In any event,
please be sure to discuss your measured values with
your doctor. Your doctor will also explain which
values are normal for you.
• You should never alter the dosages of any medication
without talking to your doctor
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