The primary cause of respiratory alkalosis is hyperventilation. This rapid, deep breathing can be caused by conditions related to the lungs like pneumonia, lung disease, or asthma. More commonly, hyperventilation is associated with anxiety, fever, drug overdose, carbon monoxide poisoning, or serious infections.
By Rhonda Stewart. Lady Fern is a native perennial upright fern that can reach 2-5 feet in height. The leaves are a bright green, with a fine-textured lacy appearance, and single fronds can measure up to 1â wide and 3â in length. The frond stalks are green to purple or red in color.
Asparagus Fern. Asparagus fern (Asparagus) is a common houseplant due to its fine, feathery foliage. It is often used in floral arrangements also. Ingestion can result in mild gastroenteritis. Rarely, the berries can also result in poisoning. It also goes by the names Lace Fern, Emerald Feather, and Emerald Fern.