Respiratory Failure Symptoms
Health Encyclopedia: Respiratory Acidosis
Ventilatory failure; Respiratory failure; Acidosis - respiratory
Symptoms
Symptoms may include shortness of breath, easy fatigue, chronic cough, or wheezing.
When respiratory acidosis becomes severe, confusion, irritability, or lethargy may occur.
Signs and tests
A chest x-ray or CT scan may be done to diagnose possible lung disease.
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