Guide To Respiratory Alkalosis Symptoms
February 15, 2019
Respiratory alkalosis occurs when oxygen and carbon dioxide levels do not balance correctly in the body. Oxygen is what individuals get when they take a deep breath and inhale. When they exhale, they release carbon dioxide into the air. When these two things are not balanced, the body struggles. It happens when an individual's breath is too deep or too fast, making carbon dioxide levels drop dangerously low, which causes immediate concern in the blood, as pH levels begin to change, and the blood can become too alkaline, which means it’s too acidic to function properly. Here are the symptoms patients must be aware of if they think they’re suffering from respiratory alkalosis.