Home   A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z 

What is Hypercapnia?

Hypercapnia is an excess of carbon dioxide in the blood.

The condition is caused by failure of internal mechanisms, such as breathing rate, that normally control blood carbon dioxide levels. Hypercapnia leads to respiratory acidosis.

Privacy Policy