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The wheezometer claims to do the following

Diagnosis of Asthma in the
very young
• Nocturnal asthma
• Vocal Cord Dysfunction
(VCD)
• GORD and asthma
• Cough detection
• Continuous Monitoring
• Home Management of
wheeze activity

Who can use a peak flow meter?

A peak flow meter can be used by most adults and children over six years of age. Children under six years of age are not usually prescribed peak flow meters because they might confuse the blowing out for a peak flow reading with the sucking in of their inhaler medication. It is more important to concentrate on getting a child to take their medication effectively and gauge asthma control by their symptoms.

If you use a peak flow meter your readings will vary according to your age, height and whether you are male or female. Peak flow readings also vary from person to person, so it is difficult to say exactly what a person's best peak flow should be.

Dank, is the peak flow meter any good with the very young and can you comment on the other things that the wheezometer does do rather than go with the negatives?

Any guesses what the cost will be?