will a fingertip pulse oximeter help me manage my asthma
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3/16/10 1:33am
Probably not... the better tool for managing asthma is a peak flow meter, which measures how forcefully you're exhaling. That's a better measure of asthma control than the percentage of asthma in the blood, which is what an oximeter measures.
Talk to your doctor for more information, OK?
Best,
Kathi
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