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1. Introduction
Your new Microlife Monitor is a high quality medical device that measures your
maximum possible exhalation which is called «peak flow» (referred to in medical
terms as PEF - Peak Expiratory Flow).
Regular monitoring of your peak flow is extremely useful for controlling diseases of
the airways such as asthma or chronic bronchitis. After the peak flow result is
shown, a further value (for FEV
1
) will then be indicated. This value is also of
interest for your doctor.
The measurements can be performed on your own, because the Microlife Monitor
is very simple to use. It is as suitable for children in the pre-school age as for the
elderly.
Because the device has an automatic memory of 240 data entries, you do not need
to note the values down; simply take the device with you the next time you visit
your doctor. The device can be connected to a computer, and the values can be
analysed by using the Microlife Asthma analyser software program. Alternatively,
the values can be printed out with the small Microlife Diagnostic Printer (optional
accessory).
Read through this instruction manual carefull
y before using the device and then
keep it in a safe place.
2. Your Microlife Asthma Monitor
The illustration shows the Microlife Asthma Monitor
Memory Scroll
Battery
Compartment
Mouth Piece
On/Off
Display
Data
Compartment
Measuring Tube
