The speed and depth of breathing control the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood.
In normal circumstances, if the accumulated carbon dioxide, blood pH will drop and the blood becomes acidic.

High levels of carbon dioxide in the blood stimulate the brain that regulates breathing, so that the breathing becomes faster and deeper.

Causes
Respiratory acidosis occurs when the lungs remove carbon dioxide can not be sufficient.
This can occur in severe diseases that affect the lungs, such as:
- Emphysema
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Acute Pneumonia
- Pulmonary edema
- Asthma.

Respiratory acidosis may also occur if the diseases of the nerves or muscles of the chest causing interference with breathing mechanism.
In addition, a person can experience respiratory acidosis due to narcotics and strong sleeping pills that suppress respiration.

Symptoms
The first symptoms are headache and drowsiness.

If the situation deteriorate, drowsiness will continue to be a stupor (decreased consciousness), and coma.
Stupor and coma can occur within minutes if it stops breathing or if breathing is disturbed, or after hours if breathing is not too bothered.

Kidneys try to compensate by holding bicarbonate acidosis, but this process may take several hours or even days.

Diagnosis
Diagnosis is usually based on examination results of blood pH and carbon dioxide measurements of arterial blood.

Treatment
Respiratory acidosis treatment aimed at improving the function of the lungs.
Medicines to improve breathing can be given to people with lung diseases such as asthma and emphysema.
In patients who experienced severe respiratory problems, may need to be given artificial respiration with the aid of a mechanical ventilator.

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