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Routine measurement of peak expiratory flow rate does not predict subsequent asthma exacerbations. Therefore, routine measuring of lung function in this way is not useful. A peak flow meter does have a role in asthma management, but spot-checking in the office, other than to evaluate technique, is not helpful. (LOE=1b)

 
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Tierney WM, Roesner JF, Seshadri R. Assessing symptoms and peak expiratory flow rate as predictors of asthma exacerbations. J Gen Intern Med 2004; 19:237–242.

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Routine measurement of peak expiratory flow rate does not predict subsequent asthma exacerbations. Therefore, routine measuring of lung function in this way is not useful. A peak flow meter does have a role in asthma management, but spot-checking in the office, other than to evaluate technique, is not helpful. (LOE=1b)

 
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Routine measurement of peak expiratory flow rate does not predict subsequent asthma exacerbations. Therefore, routine measuring of lung function in this way is not useful. A peak flow meter does have a role in asthma management, but spot-checking in the office, other than to evaluate technique, is not helpful. (LOE=1b)

 
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