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Turn the device on by pressing the  button. 88:88 will flash on the screen, followed by flashing lines. |
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Stand or sit with your back straight |
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Three lines will flash across the screen three times and then the word GO will be displayed on the screen when two beeps are sounded. |
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Hold the Peak Flow Meter lightly with the screen pointing up. Hold it as straight as possible, ensuring that your fingers are not covering the tiny hole on the front (between Mini-wright and DIGITAL). |
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Take a deep breath – As Deep As Possible |
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Place the mouthpiece into your mouth and close your lips around it tightly. Blow out As Hard and Fast as possible until a small beep can be heard. |
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Your Peak Flow reading will be displayed on the screen when the side says PEF. It is a three digit number without a decimal point. Write the number into the space on the diary (Q3 for morning and Q7 for evening). |
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For your second blow, press the button once and repeat steps 3 to 7. |
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For your third (and final) blow, press the button once and repeat steps 3 to 7. |
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When finished, leave the machine and it will turn itself off. |
