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Respiratory Alkalosis
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
An individual with respiratory alkalosis breathes harder and faster than normal. If a person is breathing fast to get rid of extra acid in the body, this is usually the only symptom. If the level of acid is normal in the body, respiratory alkalosis may cause:
The underlying cause may also result in symptoms.