Peak flow

My peak flow is over 500,yet I'm breathless ,can anyone help?

[Lynne1955]

Others who know better than me will be along but my understanding is that peak flow is for astmatics. So that would imply you could have a good peak flow but still have COPD.

I have COPD (measured through spirometry tests) and very slight asthma and my peak flow is about 250 at best.

The BLF could probably advise you.

Lynne xx

[Gordon57]

I've COPD and Asthma but cannot really use Peak Flow as a measure on it's own as I've no idea which condition is causing the shortness of breath at any one time

When I stopped smoking I had a peak flow of about 450, since then its dropped down to 300 on a really good day but normally about 250.

Have a chat with one of the nurses on the BLF helpline, they should be able to help.

[Jo_BLFHelpline British Lung Foundation]

Hi Meg

What condition do you have? Has the breathlessness come on suddenly or gradually?

There are lots of questions we can ask - can you give us a call on the helpline? 03000 030 555.

Best Wishes

Jo

[Hidden in reply to Jo_BLFHelpline]

I have asthma,tell u tell me the rates if I phone this number,I'm on pension

[Gordon57 in reply to Hidden]

03 numbers are the same rate as 01 or 02 numbers, many people have them as inclusive minutes on mobiles and/or home phones.

[Lynne1955]

Please ring them Meg, they are brilliant!

Lynne xx

[elian]

Give them a ring meg_1950 and ask them to ring you back, that way it won't cost you very much

[Hidden]

Is it local call charges or a national rate?