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Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2016

A patient suffers from disrupted patency of the airways at the level of small and medium-sized bronchial tubes. What changes of acid-base balance can occur in the patient?

Answer options

  1. Metabolic acidosis
  2. Metabolic alkalosis
  3. Respiratory alkalosis
  4. Respiratory acidosis
  5. Acid-base balance remains unchanged
Correct answer

Respiratory acidosis

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