Bradypnea

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Bradypnea (Greek from bradys, slow + pnoia, breath), British English spelling bradypnoea refers to an abnormally slow breathing rate. The rate at which bradypnea is diagnosed depends upon the age of the patient.

Age Ranges and Bradypnea

• Age 0-1 year < 30 breaths per minute
• Age 1-3 years < 25 breaths per minute
• Age 3-12 years < 20 breaths per minute
• Age 12 and older < 12 breaths per minute

See also

• Respiratory rate
• Hypoventilation
• Tachypnea, rapid breathing.
• Dyspnea, difficulty breathing.
• Apnea, no breathing.
• Eupnea, normal breathing.

External links

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