The document discusses tracking and improving lung function. It notes that the author's vital capacity (VC) is 30% lower than normal. Classic asthma therapy may increase VC by 5% using an inhaler. Testing lung function with a peak flow or FEV1 meter is cheaper than measuring VC, as the equipment costs less than 100 euros. The document recommends trying lung function tests at home to see if symptoms improve.

1. Tracking and
improving my
lungfunction
Christian Kleineidam

2. My Vitalcapatity (VC)
is 30% of what it
should be

3. Classic Therapy:
„maybe“ +5% through
an asthma inhaler

4. Testing FEV1 is
cheaper than VC:
Equipment costs less
than 100€
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5. Try it at home and
see whether you
feel better

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13. Do it:
Get a Peak
Flow/FEV1 Meter