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Definitions for "Peak Expiratory Flow Rate"
Keywords:  expel, obstruction, expiratory, lungs, outset
Related Terms: Pefr, Peak flow meter, Vital capacity, Pfm, Fvc, Fev1, Fev, Forced vital capacity, Spirometry, Spirometer, Residual volume, Respiration, Tidal volume, Total lung capacity, Tlc, Frc, Inspiration, Inhale, Expiration, Breathing zone, Respire, Peak flow, Airways, Peep , Positive end expiratory pressure, Cheyne-stokes respiration, Bronchial, Breath, Respirator/ventilator, Mechanical ventilation, Pulmonary function test, Ventilator, Continuous positive airway pressure, Epap, Cpap, Bi-level positive airway pressure, Hypopnea, Incentive spirometer, Airway obstruction, Tachypnea, Diaphragmatic breathing, Expire, Cpap machine, Airway, Inhalation, Functional residual capacity, Respiratory system, Humidification, Bronchoconstriction, Respiratory depression
Measurement of the maximum rate of airflow attained during a forced vital capacity determination.
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The maximum flow of air at the outset of forced expiration, which is reduced in proportion to the severity of airway obstruction, as in asthma. Also peak flow rate or peak expiratory flow.
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how well you can move air out of your lungs as measured by the peak flow meter
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