For Kids: Peak Flow Action Pl... Health Article

Each time you blow into your peak flow meter, you get a number. The number tells you what zone you’re in: green, yellow, or red. Ask your doctor or nurse to fill in your numbers and what to do for each zone. When you take your peak flow and find your zone, do what the action plan tells you to do.

Green Zone: GO

My airways are clear. I’m doing fine. My green zone peak flow is:

My action plan is: _________________________

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Yellow Zone: SLOW

My airways are swollen. I’m heading for a flare-up. My yellow zone peak flow is:

My action plan is: _________________________

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Red Zone: STOP!

I’m having a flare-up. I need help right away. My red zone peak flow is:

My action plan is: _________________________

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