Why does metabolic acidosis cause deep and rapid breathing?

Metabolic acidosis leads to deep and rapid breathing because a gradually slowing respiratory cycle causes hypoxia. Patients may develop arrhythmias and ischemic hypoxia, requiring deep, labored breaths to maintain sufficient oxygen supply. Tachycardia, facial flushing, and other symptoms may also occur. If inflammation is present, effective treatment is necessary. With appropriate therapy, the breathing difficulty will gradually improve. For patients with underlying conditions such as chronic bronchitis, aggressive anti-infective treatment is required to achieve optimal outcomes.