Purchase Your Microlife Electronic Digital Peak Flow Meter and Consider Yourself Warned.

An important way to monitor lung function for the warning signs that often exist before a crisis is to use a device like the Microlife Digital Peak Flow Meter that measures both peak expiratory flow (PEF) and Forced Expiratory Volume in 1-Second (FEV-1). Indicates early warning signs for impending asthmatic incidents allowing user and physician to adjust medication dosage accordingly. Easy to use and fits inside a backpack, purse or briefcase.

Acute asthma attacks increase in the fall and winter months and are deadly for nearly 5,000 Americans each year.  Chest colds are a leading culprit for setbacks and deaths of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) patients. 

“Monitoring peak flow and FEV-1 in between visits to the doctor can be very important to a patient’s care.  These important measurements help determine whether the patient’s medications are working, dosages need to be changed or if the patient’s disease management program needs revision,” said Norbert Voelkel, M.D., Chief of the COPD Center, University of Colorado Hospital.

The Microlife Digital Peak Flow Meter is an electronic device used to measure “Peak Expiratory Flow” (PEF) and Forced Expiratory Volume in 1-second (FEV1)in both children and adults. PEF is the fastest speed air can be blown out of the lungs after inhalation. FEV1 measures the volume after exhaling in 1-second. Peak Flow (PEF) and Forced Expiratory Volume in 1-second (FEV1) measurements can tell how well lungs are breathing by monitoring airflow. Doctors can have patients monitor changes in airflow and record the results. The automatic memory stores and provides easy access to the last 240 readings along with the time and date. The optional Analyzer software allows you to download the data to your PC for graphing and printing reports. Finally, an end to the relentless demand of a hand-written reading diary.

Benefits:

Measurements with a peak flow device can help both the patient and doctor to monitor the disease and can help determine the effectiveness of medications and therapies.  In addition, a peak flow measurement can help when asthma or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) disease state is getting worse. A patient’s peak flow and FEV-1 may show changes before the patient recognizes any symptoms and can allow a physician to adjust a patient’s treatment to prevent dangerous episodes that could require hospitalization or may be life threatening.

Features:

• Stores 240 readings with time and date

• Accurate

• Easy to use

• Software Program to store and graph results (sold separately).

• Measures PEF and FEV1

• Deluxe storage case

• Ergonomically designed ease of use

• Compact

• Suitable for children and adults

• Connects to Microlife thermal printer (sold separately)

• Manufactured to meet American Thoracic Society accuracy standards for peak flow meters

• Includes three mouthpieces

Model #PF100

Memory stores up to 240 readings. With optional software, data can be sent to your PC for printing, graphing, or emailing to your doctor.

The Microlife Analyzer Software Program captures the data and generates graphs and reports that can be easily shared with your doctor. This peak flow device is more accurate and easier to use than non digital air flow monitors. And, the optional software allows you to eliminate the need for time consuming, hand-written journals of meter results. Saves time and improves accuracy of data.

Ideal for small children or adults and seniors. Patients do not always take the time for self monitoring and recording of data when using conventional, non digital meters. This device suits the forgetful or busy patient.

AsthmaControl.com The American Lung Association supports the Asthma Control Test and wants everyone 12 years of age and older with asthma to take it, no matter how well controlled you think your asthma is. 

Your answers to this 5-question quiz will provide you a score that may help you and your doctor determine if your treatment plan is working or if it might be time for a change.