Respiratory alkalosisFrom our partner site on asthma, MyAsthmaCentral.com.
Respiratory alkalosis is acondition marked by low levels of carbon dioxide in the blood. See also: Alkalosis Alternative Names: Alkalosis - respiratory Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Common causes include hyperventilation, anxiety, and fever. Any lung disease that leads to shortness of breath may alsoresult in respiratory alkalosis. References: Murray J, Nadel J. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2000: 192-193. Marx J. Rosen?s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 5th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2002:1717-1718.
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