# Respiratory Rate

Respiratory rate is the number of breaths a person takes per minute. Normal rates vary by age, with infants breathing faster than children and adults.

**What is respiratory rate and what are the normal breathing rates for infants, children, and adults?**

## Signs and symptoms

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## Measuring respiratory rate:

1. Count breaths by watching the chest rise and fall.
2. Measure for 30 seconds and multiply by two for breaths per minute.
3. Compare to normal age ranges.
4. Monitor for signs of abnormal breathing, such as gasping or rapid breathing.
5. Call 000 if breathing is severely abnormal or the person becomes unresponsive.

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