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Understanding Your Respiratory Rate with the Brain Tag#

The Flowtime Brain Tag helps track your Respiratory Rate, which is the number of breaths you take per minute while you sleep. This is an essential indicator of your sleep quality and overall health.

What is Respiratory Rate?#

Your respiratory rate is the average number of breaths per minute throughout the night. For most adults, a normal respiratory rate during sleep typically ranges from 12 to 20 breaths per minute. However, your personal baseline may vary depending on factors like age, fitness level, and health conditions.

Why Monitoring Respiratory Rate is Important#

Monitoring your respiratory rate can help you understand more about your sleep and health. Consistent irregularities in your breathing, such as unusually high or low rates, might suggest sleep disturbances, stress, or even underlying health issues like sleep apnea.

How to Track and Monitor Your Own Baseline#

With the Brain Tag, you can monitor not only the average respiratory rate but also track your personal baseline over time. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Review Your Data:
    Regularly check the respiratory rate data in the Flowtime app after a good night's sleep. Keep track of your average breathing rate over several nights to establish a personal baseline.

  2. Watch for Changes:
    Once you have a baseline, watch for any sudden changes. If you notice consistent shifts in your respiratory rate—either higher or lower—it could be a sign to evaluate other aspects of your health or sleep habits.

  3. Look for Patterns:
    Pay attention to any patterns related to stress, diet, or exercise that may affect your breathing during sleep. Your baseline can serve as a reference to detect potential issues early.

By monitoring your respiratory rate and combining it with other metrics like heart rate, sleep position, and movement, the Brain Tag gives you a comprehensive look into your sleep health.

If you have any questions or need help interpreting your data, feel free to contact us through the Flowtime app by going to "Me" and then "Contact Us." We’re always here to support you!