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Title: Normal Respiratory Rate
Post by Terry on 02/11/14 at 02:18:10

Heart rate and blood pressure swings are commonly noted with mast cell disorder symptoms but what about normal breath rate? Most sources indicate that the typical healthy adult should have a resting breath rate of 12 to 15 breaths per minute. Mine is consistently about twice that even without an activation flare up. I have had my pulmonary function thoroughly checked and there is no indication of any abnormality. I have never smoked and have no diseases that are not mast cell related. Is an elevated resting respiratory rate common with us?

Title: Re: Normal Respiratory Rate
Post by sarahkay1111 on 02/20/14 at 01:52:22

Hi Terry--I'm not sure about the answer, but normal respirations are from 12-24 per minute, so you are probably "normal." If you are having shortness of breath with rapid breathing, fluid in your lungs, or wheezing, I would go see your doctor again. If you are not short of breath, it might just be your normal. Hope you're feeling good! Sarah