Respiratory alkalosis was found in Diagnosaurus 2.0 which helps you diagnose, treat, and follow up on over 900 medical conditions seen in everyday practice.
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Etiology
Pulmonary disease
- Interstitial lung disease
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary edema
Nonpulmonary causes of hypoxia
- Hypotension
- Severe anemia
- High altitude
CNS-mediated disorders
- Anxiety-hyperventilation syndrome
- CNS lesion
- Sepsis, trauma
- Pharmacologic or hormonal: salicylates, nicotine, caffeine, pregnancy
- Hepatic failure
- Recovery from metabolic acidosis
- Heat exposure
Mechanical overventilation
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