Respiratory Rate

The respiratory rate is one of the main vital signs, along with blood pressure, pulse, and temperature. Your respiratory system supports you to breathe. Learn about how breathing works here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQsgZloXNPY . A normal respiratory rate plays a key role in keeping the right balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. Normal breathing is quiet and relaxed. When somebody is unwell you may notice them working much harder to breathe in and breathe out.