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Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis%u2022 Definition:%u2022 Hypoventilation (PaCO2 > 45 mmHg)%u2022 Causes:%u2022 Severe asthma or COPD, suppression of respiratory center by opioids,%u2022 obesity%u2022 hypoventilation syndromeRespiratory Acidosis:%u2022 Definition:%u2022 Hyperventilation (PaCO2 < 35 mmHg)%u2022 Causes:%u2022 Panic attack,%u2022 aspirin toxicity (mixed respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis)Respiratory Alkalosis:
