Respiratory acidosis
Alternate Names : Ventilatory failure, Respiratory failure, Acidosis - respiratory
Treatment
Treatment is aimed at the underlying lung disease, and may include: - Bronchodilator drugs to reverse some types of airway obstruction
- Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (sometimes called CPAP or BiPAP) or mechanical ventilation if needed
- Oxygen if the blood oxygen level is low
- Treatment to stop smoking
Prognosis (Expectations)
How well you do depends on the disease causing the respiratory acidosis.
Complications
- Poor organ function
- Respiratory failure
- Shock
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Severe respiratory acidosis is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical help if you have symptoms of this condition. Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of lung disease.
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