Vocabulary
Respiratory Rate
呼吸频率 (hūxī pínlǜ)
The number of breaths a person takes in one minute. It is an important measure of respiratory health.Breath
呼吸 (hūxī)
The act of inhaling and exhaling air. Each complete cycle of inhalation and exhalation counts as one breath.Tachypnea
呼吸急促 (hūxī jícù)
A medical term for fast breathing, is defined as a respiratory rate of more than 20 breaths per minute. It can indicate various health issues.Bradypnea
呼吸缓慢 (hūxī huǎnmàn)
The term for slow breathing, is usually defined as fewer than 12 breaths per minute. It can be a sign of certain health conditions or states of relaxation.Apnea
停止呼吸 (tíngzhǐ hūxī)
A condition where a person stops breathing for a period of time. It can be a serious medical issue if it occurs frequently.Sleep Apnea
睡眠呼吸暂停 (shuìmián hūxī zàntíng)
A specific type of apnea that occurs during sleep, where breathing repeatedly stops and starts. It can lead to various health complications.Deep Breaths
深呼吸 (shēn hūxī)
Breaths that involve full expansion of the lungs, typically indicating good oxygen intake.Shallow Breaths
浅呼吸 (qiǎn hūxī)
Breaths that do not fully expand the lungs, often resulting in reduced oxygen intake can indicate distress or illness.Fever
发烧 (fāshāo)
An elevated body temperature, is often a sign of infection or illness, which can influence respiratory rate.Calm and Relaxed
轻松和放松 (qīngsōng hé fàngsōng)
A state of being free from tension or anxiety, which can lead to a slower respiratory rate.
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The respiratory rate is measured to determine the number of times per minute a person breathes. Each rise and fall of the patient's chest is counted as the patient breathes in and out. the Breaths are accounted for half a minute and double, or they're counted for a whole minute.
It’s also important to take note of how the patient is breathing, That is, whether the breaths are deep or shallow. The normal respiratory rate for an adult is between 12 and 20 breaths per minute, with most people breathing between 16 and 20 breaths a minute.
This is called eupnoea.
After exercise, it is normal to breathe faster. Patients also breathe faster if they have a fever or are in pain. Fast breathing of over 20 breaths a minute, is called tachypnea. Conversely, patients breathe slower when they are asleep or when they are calm and relaxed. This slow breathing is known as bradypnea. Any breathing below 12 breaths a minute is slow breathing.
Apnea describes the situation where a person is not breathing at all. If this happens from time to time during sleep, it is known as sleep apnea.
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