Acidosis Respiratory

RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS (from the Greek acidos - sour and -osis - a suffix expressing a property or condition), respiratory acidosis or respiratory acidification is a pathological change in the normal acid-base balance of the body towards respiration. It is possible that this syndrome can lead to dysfunction of various organs and tissues, as well as to the development of severe complications and diseases.

The respiratory form of acidosis is a condition characterized by an imbalance in the acid-base balance in the body. This condition occurs when the level of bicarbonate (HCO3 -) in the blood decreases, causing the pH of the blood to change. Decreased oxygen levels are also common. This form of acidemia is the most common and severe form of acidosis.

In other words, Respiratory Acidemia is a condition where the body lacks CO2 and/or O2. The resulting alkalization as CO2 is removed from the blood leads to an increase in [H+] and pH, and alkalosis, which reduces the reserves of bicarbonates in erythrocytes, increases the resorption of CO2 by tissues. Respiratory disorders more often occur with many respiratory diseases, for example, with bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis.