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What does it mean if my baby has a slight fever and rapid breathing?

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May be early problm: The breathing rate of an infant will increase by about 5 breaths /min for every degree of fever. This is a natural response driven by a faster metabolism. That said, if the breathing rate is much higher than predicted it could be an early sign of a respiratory problem like bronchitis or pneumonia.

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Answered 6/20/2015

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