The whole point is that the OP's blood chemistry is (may be) abnormally acidic to begin with. The pH is not normal. Blood pH is primarily modulated by a carbonate buffer system, meaning roughly that blood pH is primarily controlled by CO2. IF you suddenly disrupt the buffer system by dumping a bunch of H+ ions into the bloodstream (making it more acidic), the body will naturally adjust by increasing respiratory rate. This decreases the partial pressure of dissolved CO2 in the bloodstream, which makes your blood more basic, which will counteract lower blood pH. Respiratory compensation (hyperventilation) for low blood pH is well-documented [1] [2] [3] in the medical community; there's even special types of compensatory breathing. Link #1 actually causally links hyperventilation, as a way of increasing blood pH, to exercise-induced metabolic acidosis.

I actually agree with you, the odds are highly unlikely that this is a blood pH problem. But you have to get your facts straight before dishing out advice.

Where do i come from? I'm an EMT with a degree in physical science.

OP, i'm glad you're feeling better.