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I'm a 52 year old female. 5'4 126 pounds. had difficulty breathing in ed my peak flow was 350. and 375 after meds. normal?
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Peak flow(PF): PF of 350- 375 is adequate but not optimal should be 400-450. You should improve over the next few days and rise to normal levels. Take it easy do not exert yourself and take medication as directed. f/u /w/ pulmonary for asthma , environmental allergens.Also check cardiac function,Right ventricle/ pulmonary artery pressures http://www.peakflow.com/pefr_normal_values.pdf
Answered 9/6/2016
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