Respiratory alkalosis is a condition marked by low levels of carbon dioxide in the blood due to breathing excessively.

See also: Alkalosis

Alkalosis - respiratory

Common causes include:

• Anxiety
• Fever
• Hyperventilation

Any lung disease that leads to shortness of breath can also result in respiratory alkalosis.

The symptoms may include:

• Dizziness
• Light-headedness
• Numbness of the hands and feet

• Arterial blood gas
• Chest x-ray
• Pulmonary function test