peak flow meter

noun

Definition of peak flow meter

: a device that measures the maximum rate of air flow out of the lungs during forced expiration and that is used especially for monitoring lung capacity of asthmatics

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Recent Examples on the Web Asthmatics should use peak flow meters, devices that measure the strength of a breath, to monitor how well their airways are staying open, Rizzo said. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 21 Apr. 2020 Low readings on a peak flow meter, a different portable device that measures lung capacity, can also be a sign of an asthma attack, the Mayo Clinic says. — Korin Miller, SELF, 1 June 2018

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peak flow meter

noun

\ ˌpēk-ˈflō-

Medical Definition of peak flow meter

: a device that measures the maximum rate of air flow out of the lungs during forced expiration and that is used especially for monitoring lung capacity of individuals with asthma (as to indicate bronchial narrowing)

— called also peak expiratory flow meter