Define respiratory acidosis, identify some of the causes of this type of acid-base disturbance, and explain how it occurs.
Respiratory acidosis is defined as the condition in which lungs are unable to exit out all the carbon dioxide produced in the body. It may be grouped as chronic or acute and causes headache, tremors, and jerks. It increases the acidic nature in the blood and other body fluid. It can be diagnosed clinically by arterial blood gas and serum electrolyte measurement.
Respiratory acidosis refers to acid-base disturbance as it imbalance the acidic and basic nature. It causes a rapid increase in the production of carbon dioxide and also increases the partial pressure of carbon dioxide. The main causes of this imbalance are obstruction in the airway, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, edema, sleeping apnea, toxins, and CNS diseases.
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