Respiratory Alkalosis is a condition where the pH levels of the blood suffer an imbalance. This occurs when somebody has a high level of carbon dioxide accumulated in the blood due to reduced oxygen intake. This seriously disrupts the acid-base balance of the body. One may suffer respiratory alkalosis with an episode of hyperventilation.
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Is my low bicarbonate level causing respiratory alkalosis?
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