Bradypnea
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Bradypnea 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 12–50 years < 12 breaths per minute
- Age 50 and up < 13 breaths per minute