Drug Ther Bull. 1997 Jul;35(7):52-5. doi: 10.1136/dtb.1997.35752.
Since peak flow meters were first made available on FP10 prescription in 1990, they have become widely used in general practice for the diagnosis and monitoring of asthma. Patients can also use them at home as part of a self-management plan. Now there is increasing interest in the use of spirometers in general practice for diagnosing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and monitoring patients' progress. We consider how peak flow monitoring and spirometry can be used to greatest advantage in general practice.
自1990年峰值流量计首次通过FP10处方提供以来,它们已在全科医疗中广泛用于哮喘的诊断和监测。患者也可在家中使用峰值流量计,作为自我管理计划的一部分。现在,全科医疗中对使用肺活量计诊断慢性阻塞性肺疾病和监测患者病情进展的兴趣日益浓厚。我们探讨了峰值流量监测和肺活量测定如何在全科医疗中发挥最大优势。