Peak flow reading - Asthma Message Board

Shakira · 10-02-2005, 10:57 AM

I used to have asthma, which i grew out of 13 years ago. However, i had bronchitis last October and since then have had a dry cough on and off. I measured my peak flow and it's 450. Going by the chart, it should be about 500. Should i be worried?

Titchou · 10-02-2005, 11:42 AM

Worried? No. Conerned anout to go to the doctor and get tested? Yes. I have asthma and it's never "worried" me...but I do afford it proper concern....

Shakira · 10-02-2005, 11:48 AM

I don't really know if i'm reading the chart right. Is there an online chart i could look at, which tells you what it should be for your age and height?

Shakira · 10-02-2005, 12:01 PM

I've just found an online chart and i think it should be 490. So is it normal to have it 40 below what it should be if you're not asthmatic?

Titchou · 10-02-2005, 03:02 PM

I would say if it keeps you from doing things you normally would do or impacts your quality of life, get it checked out. The charts are not foolproof...everyone is different and your physician can help clarify that for you. I'm 5'2", 59 years old, have a very mild case of asthma, use flovent every day and albuterol before I jog (2 miles almost every day) and the best I can get is around 390....and it does not concern me in the least! I do what I want, my doc says I'm doing fine...end of story...