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Fever can increase respiratory rate?

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Dr. Adam King answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

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.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/8/2019

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