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Peak Cough Flow (PCF)

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Purpose
To assess strength and effectiveness of cough Over 5s

Assesment Type

None

Patient Group

Respiratory

Age Group

Children (3-12 years)

ICF domain

Body Structure & Function

Area of assessment

None

Key description

Description
Using a peak flow meter or specific instrument the subject is asked to cough after a deep breath.
Reliability / validity
Inter rater reliability 0.9
Strengths / weaknesses
Reliable results when same equipment is used from test to test

 

Cost

Equipment costs vary depending on device used.

Equipment required

Peak flow cough device or peak flow meter with mask

Training required

N/A

Considerations & references

References/ Links
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7344287/


https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/44/Suppl_58/P2172

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/Media/UHS-website-2019/Patientinformation/Respiratory/How-to-perform-a-peak-cough-flow-test-at-home-3312-PIL.pdf


Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rZm3ktvlYk

 

Time to complete
5-10 minutes

 

If you spot any errors or wish to suggest any amendments to this summary, please contact paediatricmeasures@apcp.org.uk