RESPIRATORY ALKALOSES Meaning and
Definition
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Respiratory alkaloses refer to a group of medical conditions characterized by an abnormal increase in the blood's pH (alkalosis) due to a deviation from the normal levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the body caused by respiratory disturbances. Typically, an imbalance occurs when there is excessive elimination of CO2 via the lungs, leading to a decrease in the overall concentration of CO2 in the blood, and subsequently, a rise in pH levels.
Respiratory alkaloses can be caused by various factors such as hyperventilation, pulmonary diseases, anxiety, high altitudes, or mechanical ventilation. Hyperventilation, which is often associated with rapid deep breaths, leads to excessive elimination of CO2 and can be triggered by anxiety or panic attacks. Pulmonary diseases like asthma, pneumonia, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may also alter the mechanics of breathing, resulting in an imbalance. Similarly, individuals exposed to low oxygen levels at high altitudes tend to breathe faster and deeper, again affecting CO2 levels and leading to respiratory alkalosis.
Common symptoms of respiratory alkaloses include lightheadedness, confusion, tremors, muscle spasms, tingling sensations, and sometimes even loss of consciousness. Treatment of respiratory alkaloses depends on the underlying cause, and can involve addressing the triggering factors, such as reducing anxiety or providing supplemental oxygen. In severe cases where the condition threatens vital functions, medications may be administered to restore normal acid-base balance.
It is worth noting that the definition provided here serves as a general overview. For accurate diagnosis and comprehensive understanding, it is always recommended to consult with a medical professional.
Common Misspellings for RESPIRATORY ALKALOSES
- eespiratory alkaloses
- despiratory alkaloses
- fespiratory alkaloses
- tespiratory alkaloses
- 5espiratory alkaloses
- 4espiratory alkaloses
- rwspiratory alkaloses
- rsspiratory alkaloses
- rdspiratory alkaloses
- rrspiratory alkaloses
- r4spiratory alkaloses
- r3spiratory alkaloses
- reapiratory alkaloses
- rezpiratory alkaloses
- rexpiratory alkaloses
- redpiratory alkaloses
- reepiratory alkaloses
- rewpiratory alkaloses
- resoiratory alkaloses
- resliratory alkaloses
Etymology of RESPIRATORY ALKALOSES
The term "respiratory alkaloses" is a medical term that consists of two main components: "respiratory" and "alkaloses".
The term "respiratory" comes from the Latin word "respirare", which means "to breathe". It is derived from the prefix "re-" meaning "again" and "spirare" meaning "to breathe".
The term "alkaloses" is derived from the word "alkalosis", which means a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the pH level of body fluids above the normal range. "Alkalosis" is derived from the combining form "alkalo-" meaning "alkali" or "base", and the suffix "-osis" meaning "condition" or "process".
Similar spelling word for RESPIRATORY ALKALOSES
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