Respiratory RateUpdated a month ago

Overview:

Respiratory rate refers to the number of breaths you take per minute. One rise and fall of the chest counts as one breath.

Detailed Explanation: 

Breathing consists of inhaling and exhaling. When you inhale, your lungs fill with air and deliver oxygen to your blood; when you exhale, your lungs release carbon dioxide. For adults at rest, the normal breathing rate is about 12 to 20 breaths per minute, while for children (over 7 years old), it's faster, around 18 to 30 breaths per minute.

• Normal Value Ranges:

• Birth to 6 weeks: 30-40 breaths per minute

• 6 months: 25-40 breaths per minute

• 3 years: 20-30 breaths per minute

• 6 years: 18-25 breaths per minute

• 10 years: 17-23 breaths per minute

• Adults: 15-18 breaths per minute

• 50 years: 18-25 breaths per minute

• Elderly ≥65 years old: 12-28 breaths per minute.

• Elderly ≥80 years old: 10-30 breaths per minute.

Precautions:

• Respiratory rate can only be measured under strict conditions, specifically during sleep. Factors like sleeping position, low blood flow, excessive arm hair, tattoos, drooping arms, movement, wearing at an angle, and cold temperatures can affect accuracy and may lead to no results.

• This product is not a medical device; the provided data and advice are for reference only and should not be used for clinical diagnosis or treatment.