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.
A ladybug is a type of beetle. Like most beetles, the ladybug has two sets of wings. The outer wings, usually red or orange, are tough and leathery. They are called elytra (EHL uh truh) and protect the ladybug's body from enemies. The elytra are attached to the front of the ladybug and cover a delicate set of wings underneath.