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Respiratory Acidosis.
Respiratory Acidosis - as a noun
Acidosis resulting from reduced gas exchange in the lungs (as in emphysema or pneumonia); excess carbon dioxide combines with water to form carbonic acid which increases the acidity of the blood
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carbon dioxide acidosisExample Sentences
"Patients with severe asthma may develop respiratory acidosis due to difficulty exhaling carbon dioxide."
"Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can lead to respiratory acidosis."
"People with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) often experience respiratory acidosis."
"Individuals with emphysema are at higher risk for developing respiratory acidosis."
"Untreated respiratory acidosis can lead to further complications such as arrhythmias and seizures."
