Peak flow measurement

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Peak flow measurement
TermPeak flow measurement
Short definitionthe maximum speed that air is exhaled from the lungs; used to diagnose asthma or to determine the effectiveness of asthma medications
TypeMedical term
SpecialtyGeneral
LanguageEnglish
SourceAMA
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Peak flow measurement (definition) the maximum speed that air is exhaled from the lungs; used to diagnose asthma or to determine the effectiveness of asthma medications

==Peak flow measurement (overview)==