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a child with asthma is undergoing pulmonary function tests. what is the purpose of the peak expiratory flow rate test?

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Measuring peak expiratory flow and FEV1 are commonly used methods to assess lung function, especially for detecting airway obstruction that is often associated with asthma.

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