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peak expiratory flow (procedure)

Known as: PEF, Peak expiratory flow 
The maximum rate of gas flow, beginning at the point of peak inspiratory capacity, that can be sustained during forced exhalation for a defined… 
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CDISC SDTM Respiratory Test Name TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium TerminologyPeak expiratory flow attempt:Finding:Point in time:^Patient:Ordinal

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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Comparative study of pulsed electric field and thermal processing of apple juice with particular consideration of juice quality and enzyme deactivation.
As an alternative to thermal pasteurization, pulsed electric fields (PEF) were applied to apple juices on laboratory and pilot… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Polymorphism of the beta2-adrenoceptor and the response to long-term beta2-agonist therapy in asthma.
Polymorphisms affecting amino acids 16 and 27 of the beta2-adrenoceptor alter receptor regulation in vitro. Whether these… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Measurement characteristics of two asthma symptom diary scales for use in clinical trials.
The measurement characteristics of two asthma symptom diary scales developed for use as health outcome measures in clinical… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Subsensitivity of bronchodilator and systemic beta 2 adrenoceptor responses after regular twice daily treatment with eformoterol dry powder in asthmatic patients.
BACKGROUND--There is controversy as to the role of long acting beta 2 agonists such as eformoterol and, in particular, whether… 
Review
1995
Review
1995
Evaluation of an asthma self-management education program.
The goal of this study was to evaluate a self-management education program for asthmatics. This was a case-controlled… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Accuracy of mini peak flow meters in indicating changes in lung function in children with asthma
Abstract Objective: To assess whether mini flow meters used to measure peak expiratory flow can track changes in lung function… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Comparison of fluticasone propionate with beclomethasone dipropionate in moderate to severe asthma treated for one year. International Study Group.
BACKGROUND--High dose inhaled glucocorticosteroids are increasingly used in the management of patients with moderate to severe… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Correlates of asthma morbidity in primary care.
OBJECTIVES--To explore the morbidity of patients diagnosed as asthmatic in general practice, to examine the determinants of this… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Cutaneous vasoconstrictor response to glucocorticoids in asthma
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Persisting airway obstruction in asymptomatic children with asthma with normal peak expiratory flow rates.
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