Bradypnea

Overview
Bradypnea (Greek from bradys, slow + pnoia, breath), British English spelling bradypnoea refers to an abnormally slow breathing rate. The rate at which bradypnea is diagnosed depends upon the age of the patient.

Age Ranges and Bradypnea

 * Age 0-1 year < 30 breaths per minute
 * Age 1-3 years < 25 breaths per minute
 * Age 3-12 years < 20 breaths per minute
 * Age 12 and older < 12 breaths per minute