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Appendix
2 - Peak Flow Monitoring
There
are different types of peak flow meters available.
A peak flow meter is a small device that measures how
well air moves out of the airways. Monitoring peak flow
helps a student determine changes in his or her asthma
and identify appropriate actions to take.
Each student has his or her personal best peak flow reading.
This number should be noted in the student's asthma plan
or school health file. A peak flow reading less than 80
percent of the student's personal best indicates the need
for action. A student should avoid running and playing
until the peak flow reading returns or exceeds 80 percent
of the personal best.
A peak flow reading is only one indicator of asthma problems.
Symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness
are also indicators of worsening asthma. Follow the student's
individual plan or the school plan if you observe any
of the signs or symptoms listed in the asthma emergency
section or in the student's own plan.
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