Peak Flow Meter

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Doday New Member Date Joined Sep 2007 Total Posts : 2	Posted 9/15/2007 11:29 AM (GMT -6)
	I had not had an asthma attack in several years and my allergies have been bad for about a month...sinus. Last Saturday I had an asthma attack...then Thursday had trouble breathing in the night. I have been wheezing. My peak flow meter said 150 last Saturday and this morning. Since I haven't had trouble in years...I don't remember what is good or bad with the peak flow meter. Back to Top

Red_34 Elite Member Date Joined Apr 2004 Total Posts : 23551	Posted 9/15/2007 12:47 PM (GMT -6)
	Your peak flow standard should've been set for you when you were first diagnosed to know where your proper range is. Just to give you an example: for my son who is 16 years old and weighs about 150lbs - his range is 350-400. 150 seems a bit on the low side. Do you have an inhaler? ^{@--->--SHERRY--<---@} ^{Left sided Uc -'92 - Colazal, Canasa, 6mp, Prilosec, Biotin, Forvia} ^{Secondary Reynauds Syndrome - '04 - Norvasc} ^{Fibromyalgia - '06} ^{PLEASE HELP HEALINGWELL CONTINUE TO HELP OTHERS BY CLICKING HERE: DONATE} ^{@--->--Moderator for Allergies/Asthma and Co-moderator for UC--<---@} http://www.myspace.com/82595818 Back to Top

Doday New Member Date Joined Sep 2007 Total Posts : 2	Posted 9/15/2007 4:12 PM (GMT -6)
	My inhalers are empty...because I haven't been to the Doctor in years. I weight 119 lbs. I do have 2 volomax from several years ago. My peak flow meter has 250 and below as the red part. My breathing is better now than this morning. It is almost to 300. I think I need to see a Doctor though. Back to Top

ceebee Regular Member Date Joined Dec 2006 Total Posts : 401	Posted 9/16/2007 12:36 AM (GMT -6)
	Hi:) Yes, you need to see a doctor. At 150, you are in your danger area and need to seek help. You really need to carry a rescue inhaler with you at all times. Asthma attacks happen whenever they want to and you need to be prepared. Your life could depend on it. Take care and I hope you are feeling better soon:) Back to Top

Another Day Veteran Member Date Joined Mar 2007 Total Posts : 1055	Posted 9/16/2007 12:46 AM (GMT -6)
	Doday, I agree with everything Red has said. Your doctor should have set your peak flow standards when you were diagnosed. You definitely need to see your doctor again. A peak flow of 150 is low. If it's been a while since you've had an attack, you probably need to be re-evaluated any way. Not long after I was diagnosed, my allergist taped my peak flow zones on the back of my peak flow meter. 400 or above is my green light zone, 380 to 220 is my yellow light zone and 200 or below is my red light zone, which means I'm headed for trouble. In case you end up in the ER, it is also good to take this with you so they will know what your normal peak flows are. Take care! Carla Epilepsy, asthma, GERD, depression, hypothyroidism Back to Top

straydog Forum Moderator Date Joined Feb 2003 Total Posts : 16421	Posted 9/22/2007 3:51 PM (GMT -6)
	Please by all means get into a dr. I lost a very good friend at the age of 40 recently due to a severe asthma attack. He thought he was bullet proof too, never took meds the way he should unless he got in trouble, then it took the meds forever it seemsed to kick n. He left behind a young wife and 2 yr old son. This is one disease you do not want to mess around with. Susie Back to Top

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