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Old 23rd Jul 2007, 15:32
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It isn't so much the peak flow (you should be within "normal " limits) but FEV-1 in other words Forced Expiratory Volume - 70%.
You should be able to blow (exhale) 70% volume of your peak flow in one second. This will produce a distinctive shape on the graph which shows how good your lungs are. Do a google search and you will see.
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