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Age-specific criteria for tachypnea
Age Approximate normal respiratory rates Upper limit that should be used to define tachypnea
<2 months 34–50 60
2–12 months 25–40 50
1–5 years 20–30 40
>5 years 15–25 30
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Uncomplicated Pneumoniagging from asthma, rather than pneumonia. Signs of an effusion include dullness to percussion, decreased tactile fremitus, and decreased or absent breath sounds. There may be associated signs of dehydration and/or sepsis.
TABLE 1 <span>Age-specific criteria for tachypnea Age Approximate normal
respiratory rates Upper limit that should be used to define tachypnea <2 months 34–50 60 2–12 months 25–40 50 1–5 years 20–30 40 >5 years 15–25 30 Data presented as breaths/min
Investigations
Imaging
Radiographs are not indicated for children experiencing wheezing with a typical presentation Summary
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