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Respiration
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Apnea | absence of breath |
| Dyspnea | painful or difficulty breathing |
| Eupnea | normal respiration |
| Orthopnea | shortness of breath lying down. relieved by sitting up |
| Tachypnea | more than 20 breaths per minute |
| Bradypnea | less than 12 breaths per minute |
| Cheyne-Stokes | alternating periods of of slow, irregular breaths and rapid breathing, plus periods of apnea (death rattle) |
| Regular Respiration | same amount of time between breaths |
| Irregular Respiration | varying amount of time between breaths |
| Respiratory Rate | 12-20 breaths per minute (adults) |
| Inhalation/Inspiration | inhaling of breath |
| Exhalation/Expiration | exhaling of breath |