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Respiratory alkalosis



Respiratory system
Respiratory system


Respiratory alkalosis

Alternative Names:

Alkalosis - respiratory


Treatment:

Treatment is aimed at the condition that causes respiratory alkalosis. Life-threatening respiratory alkalosis is very rare.Breathing into a paper bag -- or use of a mask that causes re-breathing of carbon dioxide -- helps reduce symptoms in some cases.


Expectations (prognosis):

The prognosis is based on the condition that causes the respiratory alkalosis.


Complications:


Seizures may occur if the alkalosis is extremely severe. This is very rare.


Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you have any symptoms of lung disease such as chronic cough or shortness of breath.


References:

Murray J, Nadel J. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2000: 192-193.

Marx J. Rosen?s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 5th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2002:1717-1718.





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