10 Signs of Sepsis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Sepsis Sign #3: Increased Breathing Rate
Your heart rate and your breathing rate will often go hand in hand. This is because both are essential components of the cardiovascular system, which is the network of tubes and organs that make sure blood is circulating through your body. Among other things, the blood carries oxygen which, of course, is taken from the air by the lungs.
With insufficient oxygen flowing through the blood, the lungs will also be called upon to help compensate. This means that we will start breathing harder and faster to try and get more oxygen into the blood. If you are struggling to breathe and you are not sure why you should consider getting emergency assistance.
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