FEV1 – This is how much air you can force from your lungs in one second. This reading helps your doctor assess the severity of your breathing problems. Lower FEV-1 readings indicate more significant obstruction (Mayo Clinic).
Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF): The peak expiratory flow, also called peak expiratory flow rate, is a person's maximum speed of expiration.
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