Breathing rate or Respiratory Rate is the number of breaths you take per minute.

The normal respiration rate for an adult at rest is 12 to 20 breaths per minute.

A respiration rate under 12 or over 25 breaths per minute while resting is considered abnormal.

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Category

Abnormally Low

• Breathing rate per minute: 0.00 to < 12.00

Normal

• Breathing rate per minute: 12.00 to < 25.00

Abnormally High

• Breathing rate per minute: 25.00 to < 42.00

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