Normal respiratory rate is 12~20 times/minute, and the increase or decrease of respiratory rate suggests that the patient’s body functions abnormally.
Breathing is a necessary process of gas exchange between the internal and external environment of the human body, the human body can breathe in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, so as to maintain the normal physiological function of the body. Under normal circumstances, the normal respiratory rate is 12-20 times per minute.
If the respiratory rate is too high, more than 20 times per minute, may be upper respiratory tract infection, hyperthyroidism, pleurisy, pneumonia, asthma, mental disorders and other diseases. If the patient’s respiratory rate is too low, less than 12 times per minute, it is mostly considered to be caused by increased intracranial pressure, overdose of anesthesia, shock, and other factors, which need to be taken seriously so as not to affect the health.
If the patient’s respiratory rate is abnormal and accompanied by obvious discomfort, it is recommended to go to the hospital for relevant examinations so as to clarify the cause of the disease. At the same time, we should actively cooperate with the doctor to take relevant treatment measures.