Fever itself can cause an increase in both heart rate and respiratory rate. Clinically, if your child is active, feeding well, comfortable, and has no lethargy or breathing difficulty, there’s usually no need to worry.
For an 8-month-old baby with fever, a heart rate around 160 can be normal, and the respiratory rate you mentioned is within the normal range as well
Answered2025-12-04 08:36:36
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