How many breathes do we take in a minute?

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How many breathes do we take in a minute?

2006-11-29 07:38:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine

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It varies
Adults: 12 to 20 breaths per minute
See the link for the rates for newborn, infant, preschool children, older children & adults
volume of oxygen per minute
And much more on the respiration rate

2006-11-29 07:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by Deb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Geriatric varies by health
Adults 15-20
Infant & Children 20-30

2006-11-29 18:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by Reel Homme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

For a normal adult, 10-20.

2006-11-29 17:47:14 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

usually 20-24 for an adult

2006-11-29 17:50:42 · answer #4 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

maybe 20?

2006-11-29 15:45:39 · answer #5 · answered by nickyrao 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋