Does anyone know what an increase or drop in your nightly BR indicates?

[WanderingKrazy]

Does anyone know what an increase or drop in your nightly  BR indicates? Says it doesn’t change much nightly but mine is all over the place! I’ve been fighting an infection for 6 weeks so need to really understand that part of my sleep patterns! 
I have an Inspire 2. I’ve been trying to find out about this question for months! Help! 

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

[JohnnyRow]

I'm totally non-medically qualified, so don't too much faith in this.

The only thing I have ever heard about breathing rate was an ER doctor giving a talk in earlier days of Covid.  He said they had people coming in with Covid but still functioning reasonably well, though with their SPO2 was so low they would be expected to show as very ill.  The explanation they found was that as their lungs were gradually damaged, their breathing rate kept increasing to make up for the difference until a point they could not keep adapting; then they suddenly exhibited very serious symptoms.

If your infection is in your lungs, maybe that could be affecting your breathing rate.  Otherwise I have no idea.

[WanderingKrazy]

No my infection is in my Kidneys lungs are clear and no COVID. Thank you
though for your input I really appreciate it. I’m sure it has something to
do with the infection just trying to learn more about BR. Mine is all over
the place and I’d like to know why?

[Clytemnestra]

Perhaps it's time to consult a doctor?

[annielovesthetu]

Hello. Did you ever find our why your br was all over the place? Mines at 10 & 11, GP thinks it's nothing to worry about, but looking online i's below what is considered normal...

[t.parker]

@annielovesthetu probably your GP is right. My sleep respiratory rate is also 10-12bpm average during night and at lowest the reading may reach 6-7 (I see that on Monday the lowest reading for me is 6brpm). This is normal for certain groups of people. Range 8-14 is often considered normal among athletes (or just very fit sporty people). Also genetics plays role here. If you are worried consult doctor another doctor. To be honest, I never gave a second thought to my respiratory rate as I don't have issue with breathing or lungs.

[annielovesthetu]

Thank you for response! I'm a not super fit almost 60 year old so I definitely need to see another GP I think!