Fast breathing in a 6-month old infant is taken as: (A) >60 breaths/ min, (B) >50 breaths/ min, (C) >40 breaths/ min, (D) >30 breaths/ min
Answer is B. Criteria for fast breathing AGE Respiratory Rate <2 months >60/minute 2-12 months >50/minute 12 months-5 years >40/minute