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Diagnosed small airway disease / asthma. on advair diskuz 250/50 and proair hfa. would it be beneficial to get a finger pulse oximeter and a peak flow meter to track (especially during attacks)?
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It wouldn't hurt: The more information you have at your disposal the better understanding and management you and your pcp will have.
Answered 3/18/2014
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