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How to Use a Peak Flow Meter - Demonstration

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Medical Services, Asthma

A peak flow meter measures how well air flows out of your lungs. A low reading usually means a sign of asthma. Watch how to properly use a peak flow meter.

This video is an excerpt from the DVD Living With Asthma: A Guide to Controlling Your Asthma produced by St. Louis Children's Hospital.

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