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A Study on Predicted Values of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Primary School Children.
Soon Wook Lim, Ki Young Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1986;29(10):1104-1113.   Published online October 31, 1986
Wright’s peak flow meter, which was desigend as a simple and reliable device for measuring the peak expiratory flow rate(PEFR) is now used worldwide as a measurement of ventilatory capacity. PEFR is an especially useful parameter in the management of childhood asthma and other obstructive pulmonary diseases. It has been used in inhalation bronchial challenge tests to identify offending allergens such...