[header] How to treat asthma in pediatric patients [title] Assess the severity of your child's symptoms during an attack. [step] Have your child inhale as deeply as they can and close their lips tightly around the meter's mouthpiece. They should then blow out as hard and quickly as possible.
[substeps] A peak flow meter is a device that measures air flow from the lungs. Your child should use their peak flow meter when they're not experiencing symptoms to establish their normal range.