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Asthma and Lung Function Tests

Measuring asthma for better control

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Measuring asthma
Spirometry
Peak flow
Content created MAR 2005
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Measuring asthma for better control

Asthma and Lung Function Tests

Contents

Measuring asthma
Spirometry
  What will I have to do for a spirometry test?
Peak flow
  How to use a peak flow meter
  Other times you may need to use a peak flow meter

Further information

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist or contact the following organisations:
Asthma Foundations of Australia  
Contact your local Asthma Foundation on 1800 645 130 or visit their websites:
Asthma Australia www.asthmaaustralia.org.au
   Asthma Foundation of New South Wales www.asthmansw.org.au
   Asthma Foundation of Northern Territory www.asthmant.org.au
   Asthma Foundation of Queensland www.asthmaqld.org.au
   Asthma Foundation of South Australia www.asthmasa.org.au
   Asthma Foundation of Tasmania www.asthmatas.org.au
   Asthma Foundation of Victoria www.asthma.org.au
   Asthma Foundation of Western Australia www.asthmawa.org.au
National Asthma Council www.NationalAsthma.org.au
Asthma http://www.health.gov.au
HealthInsite www.healthinsite.gov.au
Australasian Society of Clinical
Immunology and Allergy
www.allergy.org.au

© Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing 2004

Disclaimer

Information in this brochure is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a medical practitioner.

Acknowledgements

Produced by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing in collaboration with the National Asthma Council.

© Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing 2004
This series on Asthma Topics for Consumers comprises eight separate titles:

1 Asthma and Allergy
2 Asthma and Lung Function Tests
3 Asthma and Pain Relievers
4 Asthma and Air Pollution
5 Asthma and Complementary Therapies
6 Asthma and Infant Bedding
7 Asthma and Diet in Early Childhood
8 Asthma and Wheezing in the First Years of Life

To access these documents log on to: www.NationalAsthma.org.au or contact your local Asthma Foundation on 1800 645 130.

Department of Health and Ageing The National Asthma Council

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