Peak Expiratory Flow Rate

Measurement of the maximum rate of airflow attained during a FORCED VITAL CAPACITY determination. Common abbreviations are PEFR and PFR.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.386.700.660.225.600, G09.772.650.300.790

MeSH Unique ID: D010366

Entry Terms:

• Flow Rate, Peak Expiratory
• Expiratory Peak Flow Rate
• PEFR

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Diagnostic Techniques, Respiratory System
Respiratory Function Tests
Pulmonary Ventilation
Forced Expiratory Flow Rates
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Pulmonary Ventilation
Forced Expiratory Flow Rates
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate