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The average adult takes 12-20 breaths per minute. More if they’re reading bad news.

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Resting respiratory rate for adults is often 12–20 breaths/min. Rates can rise with fever, anxiety, exercise, or lung/heart problems, so it’s a useful basic vital sign.

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