Bradypnea (Greek from bradys, slow + pnoia, breath; British English spelling bradypnoea) refers to an abnormally slow breathing rate. The rate at which bradypnea is diagnosed depends upon the age of the patient. ==Age ranges and bradypnea== ==Bradypnea Symptoms== ==Causes of Bradypnea== ==Treatment For Bradypnea== If urgent treatment is needed, su... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradypnea
(brad″e-ne´ә) (brad-ip´ne-ә) breathing that is regular in rhythm but slower than normal in rate. This is normal during sleep; otherwise it is associated with disturbance in the brain's respiratory control center, as when the center is affected by opiate narcotics, alcohol, a tumo... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Bradypnea: (Pronounced brad-ip-nea.) Abnormally slow breathing. A respiratory rate that is too slow. The normal rate of respirations (breaths per minute) depends on a number of factors, including the age of the individual and the degree of exertion. The prefix brady- means slow. The word ending -pnea denotes a relationship to breathing; it comes fr... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=32268