Respiratory Alkalosis
Health Encyclopedia: Respiratory Alkalosis
Respiratory alkalosis is acondition marked by low levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.
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Alternative Names
Alkalosis - respiratory
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Common causes include
Any lung disease that leads to shortness of breath may alsoresult in respiratory alkalosis.
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Health Guide
Respiratory alkalosis
... Alkalosis - respiratory Treatment Treatment is aimed at the condition that causes respiratory alkalosis. Life-threatening respiratory alkalosis is very rare.Breathing into a paper... Read more »Respiratory alkalosis
Alkalosis - respiratory Symptoms The symptoms may include light-headedness, dizziness, and numbness of the hands and feet. Signs and tests ... Read more »Respiratory alkalosis
Alkalosis - respiratory Prevention References Murray J, Nadel J. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2000:... Read more »Alkalosis
...dioxide or increased bicarbonate levels create an excessive alkaline state called alkalosis. Respiratory alkalosis is caused by lower carbon dioxide levels. Hyperventilation ... Read more »Alkalosis
Prevention The prevention depends on the cause of the alkalosis. Normally, individuals with healthy kidneys and lungs do not significantly experience alkalosis. Read more »Images
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