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Am i doing it right?

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Have just been given a peak flow meter by doc but am not sure if I'm doing it right?

At the end of my exhale, my chest 'barks', should I disregard the reading? I find it hard to do without this happenning and end up with a much lower reading.

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hi,it happens to me sometimes,try not get to stressed out with one,when you feel relaxed and had a drink etc,give it another go when you feel readyand you should be fine.breath out ,then in ,then a quick sharp blast.good luck love Glynis xxx

hi and welcome ,it happens to me sometimes,try not get to stressed out with one,when you feel relaxed and had a drink etc,give it another go when you feel readyand you should be fine.breath out ,then in ,then a quick sharp blast.good luck love Glynis xxx

am i doing it right

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