When someone is dying how quick does their respiratory rate drop?

When a person is dying, their respiratory rate can slow down significantly. In general, the normal respiratory rate for an adult is between 12 and 20 breaths per minute. However, as a person approaches death, their respiratory rate can decrease to as low as 2-3 breaths per minute. This slowing of the respiratory rate is a sign that the body is shutting down and is no longer able to sustain itself. In some cases, the respiratory rate can even stop completely, which is a sign of clinical death.