Fast breathing in a 6-year old infant is taken as: (A) >60 breaths per minute, (B) >50 breaths per minute, (C) >40 breaths per minute, (D) >30 breaths per minute
Answer is B. Fast Breathing in Children (New IMNCI Guidelines) Age group Respiratory rate Classification 12 months - 5 years >40/minute Pneumonia 2-12 months >50/minute Pneumonia <2 months >60/minute Very severe disease Ref: Park 25th edition &;Pgno: 183