Respiratory Alkalosis

Respiratory alkalosis is an imbalance in the body in which the blood becomes less acidic than normal because too much carbon dioxide is eliminated through breathing. It is usually related to breathing that is faster or deeper than usual.

Common causes: It can accompany anxiety and hyperventilation, fever, certain respiratory problems, or staying at high altitudes, among other situations.

Frequent symptoms: It is possible to feel dizziness, tingling in the hands or around the mouth, a sensation of shortness of breath, or palpitations.

Which specialist treats it? The internist, the pulmonologist, and the nephrologist take part in its study depending on the cause, the emergency physician handles acute cases, and, in children, the pediatrician. If you have these symptoms recurrently, it is advisable for a professional to evaluate what is causing them.