10 Signs and Symptoms of RSV
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #3: Tachypnea
Tachypnea can be defined as abnormally fast breathing. The normal respiratory rate for an adult ranges from 12 to 20 breaths per minute. In children, tachypnea can be an early sign of pneumonia.
Other causes of tachypnea include sepsis, pleural effusion, asthma, carbon monoxide poisoning, laryngospasm, pulmonary embolism, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and foreign body aspiration. In a RSV infection, tachypnea may be due to the increased body temperature or narrowed airways causing low oxygen saturation.
