Bradypnea

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Bradypnea
Other namesBradypnoea
Pronunciation
Specialty Pulmonology

Bradypnea is abnormally slow breathing. The respiratory rate at which bradypnea is diagnosed depends on the age of the person, with the limit being higher during childhood.[ citation needed ]

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Signs and symptoms

Symptoms of bradypnea may include:[ citation needed ]

Causes

Treatment

If urgent treatment is needed, supplemental oxygen is given to the individual. Treatments can range from surgery to correct dangerous intracranial pressure, to stays in rehabilitation facilities for bradypnea caused by addiction problems.[ citation needed ]

Etymology

The word bradypnea uses combining forms of brady- + -pnea , from (Greek from bradys, slow + pnoia, breath).[ citation needed ]

See also

References

  1. Williams, Mark. "The Basic Geriatric Respiratory Examination." Medscape. 25 Nov 2009.