A 34-year-old member asked:
Fever can increase respiratory rate?
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Dr. Adam Kinganswered
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 16 years experience
Typicaly - Yes: It is very common for adults and kids to have an elevated respiratory rate when they have a temperature above 101 degrees f.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Does respiratory rate increase with fever?
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Dr. Kenneth Horlanderanswered
Pulmonology 51 years experience
RR and fever: Fever: yes, it definitely can increase the respiratory rate.
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 8, 2019
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