What is the indication of high and low respiration
- High respiration rate, also known as tachypnea, may indicate various medical conditions, including:
- Anxiety or stress
- Fever or infections
- Lung diseases such as pneumonia, bronchitis, or asthma
- Heart problems such as heart failure or heart attack
- Metabolic disorders like diabetic ketoacidosis or thyrotoxicosis
- Anemia or low red blood cell count
- Drug overdose or poisoning
- Low respiration rate, also known as bradypnea, can be a sign of the following conditions:
- Certain drugs or medications that depress the respiratory system, such as opioids or sedatives
- Hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid gland
- Neurological disorders that affect respiratory control, such as brain injury or stroke
- Metabolic conditions like hypoglycemia or electrolyte imbalances
- Sleep apnea or other sleep disorders
- Congenital abnormalities or diseases affecting the respiratory system