![]() It’s important that your child keep their tongue away from the mouthpiece. Have your child put their tongue under the mouthpiece when the meter is in your child’s mouth.If your child cannot stand, have your child sit up straight. Take peak flow reading when your child is standing.Your child should remove any gum or food from their mouth.Set the device to zero or its base level.Your child's healthcare provider will tell you if you need to measure peak flow for longer than 2 weeks. Take peak flow readings at least 2 to 4 times a day for 2 weeks.Use the same peak flow meter for each reading.Here's how to find out your child's personal best peak flow number: But even among children of the same height, weight, and sex, peak flow numbers can be different. Children's peak flow numbers typically vary by height. And each child’s personal best peak flow number is different. Good control means your child doesn't currently have any symptoms of asthma.Įach child's asthma is different. This baseline is done when your child is feeling well and their asthma is in good control. It is very important to know what your child’s "baseline" peak flow is. Your child's healthcare provider will tell you if you need to measure peak flow for longer than 2 to 3 weeks. Your child's personal best peak flow number is the highest peak flow number your child can measure 2 to 4 times every day over 2 to 3 weeks. How to find your child's personal best peak flow number ![]()
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