[Peak flow measurement]
- PMID: 2184612
[Peak flow measurement]
Abstract
Peak flow rate measurements with a simple device are useful in detecting and objective assessment of obstructive airway disease. They are easy to perform and offer a rational basis for antiobstructive treatment.
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