RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Respiratory Alkalosis.
Respiratory Alkalosis - as a noun
Alkalosis resulting from increased gas exchange in the lungs (as in hyperventilation associated with extreme anxiety or aspirin intoxication or metabolic acidosis)
Example Sentences
"Hyperventilation can cause respiratory alkalosis."
"Anxiety and panic attacks can lead to respiratory alkalosis."
"High altitudes can induce respiratory alkalosis due to increased breathing."
"Fever and infections may result in respiratory alkalosis."
"Severe pain can cause hyperventilation and subsequent respiratory alkalosis."
