Question 1

2 yr old daughter has respiratory rate of 60 accompanied by a cough and slight wheezing. should i take her to the er ?

Accepted Answer

The rate of breathing is too high.Should be seen asap.

Question 2

Is 16 a normal respiratory rate for a sleeping 3 year old?

Accepted Answer

for respiratory rate for a toddler is typically 22-34, but the rate will be lower when sleeping.  If there are any other respiratory signs like heavy, labored breathing, wheezing or other abnormal breath sounds, or other symptoms of illness, you should contact your pediatrician. If nothing else is going on, and it's only the respiratory rate you mention, it's unlikely to be anything serious.

Question 3

My 4 year old has a respiratory rate of 18-19 when relaxing and watching tv. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Normal breathing rates for a 4 year old ranges anywhere from 12-30 breaths per minutes. Of course younger ages breath at high rates. During sleep and at rest the rates clock in at lower ranges so 18-19 is completely normal.

Question 4

What is the normal respiratory rate for infants?

Accepted Answer

While newborns may breathe up to 50 BPM in the neonatal period, this settles down into the 20's to mid 30's by the end of the first weeks. Increases are common for increased activity or fever.

Question 5

Hi. what is the normal range of the respiratory rate of an elderly person?

Accepted Answer

According to Dr. Williams in a professional review of geriatrics pulmonary assessment from 2009, "Normal respiratory rates for older patients are 12 to 18 breaths per minute for those living independently and 16 to 25 breaths per minute for those in long term-care." There can be considerable variation depending on activity. If there is a concern about pulmonary status, best to see pulmonologist!

Question 6

If a normal respiratory rate is 12-20 breathes per minute for an adult, and mine is about 6-9. is this healthy? i do not have any medical conditions.

Accepted Answer

If you are not having any symptoms it is not likely a problem but might be a bias as you know that they are being counted. Generally respiratory rates that low only occur from conscious effort or overdoses on medications.

Question 7

Is it good to have a resting heart rate of 36 bpm with a normal respiratory rate and 100 percent oxygen saturation while asleep?

Accepted Answer

As a young 33-year-old male, while you are sleep, a resting heart rate of 36 is normal. If you are not having any symptoms, then this is your body’s normal physiological response to sleep. A resting  heart rate of 36, especially in healthy individuals with good cardiovascular endurance, is not concerning.

Question 8

Does respiratory rate increase with fever?

Accepted Answer

Fever: yes, it definitely can increase the respiratory rate.

Question 9

What happens to your respiratory rate during an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Early in an asthma attack, the respiratory rate typically increases.  However, if the asthma is not treated effectively and the person begins to develop respiratory failure, breathing may become very shallow and even stop.

Question 10

Will my respiratory rate increase if i start program of long-term exercise?

Accepted Answer

The respiratory rate will increase during the exercise, but will not be affected long term. Your heart rate may decrease from exercise and that is generally a healthy reduction to a certain point.

Normal respiratory rate for a 2 year old

2 yr old daughter has respiratory rate of 60 accompanied by a cough and slight wheezing. should i take her to the er ?

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Is 16 a normal respiratory rate for a sleeping 3 year old?

My 4 year old has a respiratory rate of 18-19 when relaxing and watching tv. is that normal?

What is the normal respiratory rate for infants?

Hi. what is the normal range of the respiratory rate of an elderly person?

If a normal respiratory rate is 12-20 breathes per minute for an adult, and mine is about 6-9. is this healthy? i do not have any medical conditions.

Is it good to have a resting heart rate of 36 bpm with a normal respiratory rate and 100 percent oxygen saturation while asleep?

Does respiratory rate increase with fever?

What happens to your respiratory rate during an asthma attack?

Will my respiratory rate increase if i start program of long-term exercise?

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