How to Export Respiratory Rate Data
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What is Respiratory Rate Data?
Respiratory rate measures breaths per minute, typically 12-20 for adults at rest. Apple Watch measures respiratory rate during sleep using the accelerometer and heart rate sensor. Changes in respiratory rate can indicate illness, stress, or fitness changes.
How to Export Respiratory Rate Data with HealthSave
1. Download HealthSave
Get HealthSave from the App Store — it's free. No account or sign-up needed.
2. Grant Apple Health Access
When you open HealthSave, grant access to the relevant health metrics in Apple Health. Make sure Respiratory Rate Data is enabled.
3. View on Dashboard
Your latest data appears on the HealthSave dashboard. With Pro, you can track 7/30/90-day trends.
4. Export to CSV, JSON, or PDF
Go to the Export tab, select Respiratory Rate Data, choose your date range and format:
- CSV — opens in Excel, Google Sheets, Apple Numbers
- JSON — structured data for developers and APIs
- PDF — formatted report to share with your doctor (Pro)
Why Export This Data?
Share respiratory trends with your doctor. Track how respiratory rate changes with illness or altitude. Monitor for early signs of respiratory issues.
Related Metrics You Can Export
HealthSave can also export blood oxygen, heart rate, sleep data and 30+ other health metrics from Apple Health. See the full feature list or check supported devices.
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