title: Hyperventilation and hypophosphataemia.
abstract: We describe a case where extensive investigations were utilized to identify the aetiology of hypophosphataemia in a patient presenting with non-specific symptoms. The diagnosis of hyperventilation-induced hypophosphataemia was eventually established. Hyperventilation is a relatively common cause of isolated hypophosphataemia, but is easily overlooked as a cause.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Biochemistry and Immunology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK. dev.datta@cardiffandvale.wales.nhs.uk
authors.forename: B N
authors.initials: BN
authors.lastname: Datta
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Stone
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000472:Alkalosis, Respiratory / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006985:Hyperventilation / Q000150:complications*; D017674:Hypophosphatemia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male