0002793 Abnormal pattern of respiration
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0002789 Tachypnea
synonym
Increased respiratory rate or depth of breathing
Polypnea
comment
In adults, a beathing rate of between 12-20 breaths per minute is normal and tachypnea is present with a ventilatory rate greater than 20 breaths per minute.
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0002876 Episodic tachypnea