Inaccuracy of portable peak flow meters: Correction is not needed

Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics

Volumn 86, Issue 8, 1997, Pages 888-889

  Brand, P L P ^a   Waalkens, H J ^b   Duiverman, E J ^b   Van Essen Zandvliet, E E M ^b  

^a HOSPITAL DE WEEZENLANDEN   (Netherlands)

^b NONE

Author keywords

Asthma; Peak expiratory flow; Peak flow meter; Self management plan

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; ASTHMA; CHILD; CHILD CARE; DIAGNOSTIC ERROR; HOME MONITORING; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SELF CARE;

EID: 0030760820     PISSN: 08035253     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.1997.tb08616.x     Document Type: Article

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