Education is probably the most important tool for treating asthma. I cannot stress enough the importance of educating all people who are in regular contact with a person with asthma. Ten million people of all ages have asthma in the United States. Three million children under the age of 18 have been diagnosed with asthma. Of these, two million suffer limitations due to their disease.
Control means being able to feel better, experience fewer attacks, and decrease asthmatic symptoms.
The peak flow meter is the tool used to control asthma. This is a very important item for the asthma sufferer to have and use every day. The peak flow meter lets him know before he has symptoms how well he is controlling his asthma. Asthma progresses gradually, and the peak flow meter lets him see the changes before he can actually feel them. Knowing his Peak Flow Rate allows him to take better control of his asthma and provides him with more self confidence.