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Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
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Definition
: Measurement of the maximum rate of airflow attained during a FORCED VITAL CAPACITY determination. Common abbreviations are PEFR and PFR.
usually NIM; do not confuse with MAXIMAL EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE; (MEFR)
Other names
Expiratory Peak Flow Rate; Flow Rate, Peak Expiratory; PEFR