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.
Early detection is an important key to successful asthma management.
With the Peak Performance USA program, students learn to understand asthma triggers such as air pollution, exercise, smoke from cigarettes or fires, perfume odors, weather changes or cold air, certain foods, dust and animal hair. They will also learn to understand the early signs of an asthmatic episode and what to do if an asthma attack were to occur. Proper Meter Dose Inhaler instruction will also be given. This is as important as monitoring the asthma. If the MDI is not done properly, the effectiveness of the medication decreases significantly.