Bradypnea

Bradypnea
Classification and external resources
ICD-10	R06.8
ICD-9-CM	786.09
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Bradypnea or bradypnoea is abnormally slow breathing. The respiratory rate at which bradypnea is diagnosed depends on the age of the patient.

If urgent treatment is needed, supplemental oxygen is given to the individual. Treatments can range from surgery to correct dangerous intracranial pressure, to stays in rehabilitation facilities for addiction problems.

The word bradypnea uses combining forms of + , from (Greek from bradys, slow + pnoia, breath. See pronunciation information at dyspnea.

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