Mots Croisés Medical terms related to respiratoryVersion en ligne To help the students to know more about the breathing patterns par Nursing Empowerment Program 1 It refers to difficulty or labored breathing. It can feel like you’re short of breath or struggling to breathe, and it can happen during rest or physical activity. 2 It's a specific type of dyspnea. It occurs when someone has difficulty breathing while lying flat. People with this condition often need to sit up to breathe comfortably. 3 It's the temporary cessation of breathing. It can happen during sleep. 4 It's the term for normal, healthy breathing. It describes a regular breathing pattern that is neither too fast nor too slow, and it feels comfortable. 5 When someone has an abnormally high respiratory rate, typically more than 20 breaths per minute in adults. It can happen due to exercise, anxiety, or medical conditions. 6 When the respiratory rate is abnormally low, usually less than 12 breaths per minute. This can occur during sleep or due to certain medical issues. 6 5 2 4 3