Asthma and Allergies | How-Tos | Questions | News | Classes | Ordering | About the Centre | Links How To Use A Peak Flow Meter For Asthma Management Learning to use: A Metered-Dose Inhaler  video   video A Spacer Device with a Metered-Dose Inhaler A Spacer Device with a Mask  video A Turbuhaler  video A Diskus  video A Diskhaler An Aerolizer A Nebulizer A Nose Spray  video Questions? Contact us How do I use a peak flow meter? Stand up straight. Move the pointer to zero. Some electronic peak flow meters automatically return to zero. Hold the meter with your fingers out of the way of the pointer’s movement. Take in a deep breath. Seal your lips tightly around the mouthpiece (keep your tongue and teeth out of the way). Blast out a short, sharp blast. Do not cough into the meter. Do three tests each time. Record the best reading (highest number). Use first thing in the morning and before bed before taking your asthma medicine, unless your doctor gives you different directions. Cue Words Stand Straight Move Pointer to Zero Take Deep Breath Seal Lips Around Mouthpiece Blast Out Short, Sharp Blast Proper technique means you get your medicine. © 2001 The Children's Asthma Education Centre. No part of this document may be copied (either mechanically or electronically), altered or stored on any mechanical or electronic database without the prior written consent of The Children's Asthma Education Centre, a non-profit educational resource. This pamphlet is for information only and is not meant to replace physician advice.