Fast breathing in less than 2 month child the respiratory rate is: (A) 60 breaths per minute, (B) 50 breaths per minute, (C) 40 breaths per minute, (D) 30 breaths per minute
Answer is A. A. i.e. (60 breaths per minute) (144- Park 19th) (154- Park 20th)* FAST BREATHING is present when the respiratory rate is- 60 breaths per minute or more in a child less than 2 months of age- 50 breaths per minute or more in a child aged 2 months upto 12 months- 40 breaths per minute or more in a child aged 12 months upto 5 years.