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What peak flow read having mild bronchiectasis and asthma to

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Hi

Match your height, age and gender to the chart for normal values.

peakflow.com/pefr_normal_va...

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Thanks for the chart stone-UK. I was told nearly thirty years ago I should be blowing 420. Never have done better than 250 on a good day, now not even that.

I think it would be nice if medicos believed the patient rather than the equipment...🤔😏TomTitTot

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hoping2improve

Interesting question. I have mild Bronchiectasis and Asthma too. On a good day I reach 250. (should be 390 going by chart). Maybe will improve??? Currently waiting on CT scan. to see whether any further damage to lungs

Agree. it is always nice when medicos listen!!!!

Good luck

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Normally 350 to 400 but when bad goes down to 250 that’s when I know I’m getting an infection x

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