Osmosis video - Respiratory alkalosis

Respiratory alkalosis is a type of acid-base imbalance that occurs when there is a decrease in the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the body, leading to an increase in the pH of the blood above 7.45. Respiratory alkalosis can occur due to a variety of causes, including hyperventilation, which is rapid and deep breathing leading to excessive removal of CO2 from the body. Hyperventilation can be seen in conditions like hypoxia, pulmonary embolism, panic attacks, sepsis, or in overdoses with salicylate drugs.