Noun respiratory alkalosis has 1 sense

1. respiratory alkalosis - alkalosis resulting from increased gas exchange in the lungs (as in hyperventilation associated with extreme anxiety or aspirin intoxication or metabolic acidosis)
   --₁ is a kind of alkalosis
   

Description

Respiratory alkalosis refers to a condition characterized by the elevation of blood pH levels beyond the normal range (7.35-7.45) due to excessive elimination of carbon dioxide (CO2) through rapid breathing. This respiratory disorder primarily results from hyperventilation, leading to a decrease in the concentration of carbonic acid in the blood.

Sample Sentences

• Excessive anxiety can cause respiratory alkalosis in some individuals.
• Respiratory alkalosis occurs when a person breathes rapidly at a high altitude.
• Persistent hyperventilation can lead to respiratory alkalosis as it disrupts the normal acid-base balance in the body.

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