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What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult and what will be the first sign of respiratory distress?
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∙ 14y ago
The average breathing for an adult is 12 to 20 breaths per minute. The act of breathing consists of two phases, inspiration and expiration.
Early signs of respiratory distress include:
- increased respiratory rate
- flaring of the nostrils
- use of accessory muscles of respiration
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