Peak cough flow is measured to assess whether a child can cough effectively—particularly important in children with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs). This highly specialized test is only indicated in select cases, where cough weakness may pose a risk for respiratory infections or complications.
Peak cough flow is measured to assess whether a child can cough effectively—particularly important in children with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs). This highly specialized test is only indicated in select cases, where cough weakness may pose a risk for respiratory infections or complications.