Does your respiratory rate increase with fever?

Answer 1

When it gets colder what happens? Your body tries to keep itself at 98.6 F. This is called homeostasis or internal regulation. In order for that to happen, your body must pump blood faster through your veins to keep your extremities at 98.6F As your pulse increases, the need for oxygen also increases since your lungs transfer oxygen to the blood. This rule makes it almost impossible to hold your breath for long periods of time in cold water. Without breathing your body cannot transfer oxygen to your muscles. In the cold, this is exceptionally important so your cells dont die. If you jump into a cold pool, youll notice that youll inhale deeply and at a quick pace.

The inverse can be said about warmer temperatures. If you were in a jacuzzi, you might notice your breathing slowing down. This is why warm water is a traditional use for relaxation. Your muscles dont go cold, so there is less need to get high amounts of oxygen to them.

Here is a test: 1. put your hand in ice water for a minute and then try and move it afterwards. What did it feel like? 2. Put the same hand, after it has warmed back up, into warm water. bring it out and try and move it. what did it feel like?

When temperature increases, breath rate decreases and vice versa... Simple

Answer 2

Yes, during a fever the body often increases its respiratory rate in an effort to cool down. This increased respiratory rate helps to release heat from the body and maintain a normal core temperature.

Answer 3

yes , sure, especially with children