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| name = Respiratory alkalosis | |||
| image = [[File:Davenport_Fig_11.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = [[Davenport diagram]] showing the effects of respiratory alkalosis | |||
| field = [[Pulmonology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Lightheadedness]], [[paresthesia]], [[tetany]], [[seizures]] | |||
| complications = [[Hypokalemia]], [[hypocalcemia]] | |||
| onset = Rapid | |||
| duration = Variable | |||
| causes = [[Hyperventilation]], [[anxiety]], [[fever]], [[pain]], [[hypoxemia]] | |||
| risks = [[Altitude sickness]], [[pregnancy]], [[liver disease]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Arterial blood gas]] analysis | |||
| differential = [[Metabolic alkalosis]], [[respiratory acidosis]] | |||
| treatment = Address underlying cause, [[breathing into a paper bag]] | |||
| prognosis = Good with treatment | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
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= Respiratory Alkalosis = | = Respiratory Alkalosis = | ||
[[File:Anatomytool Lungs and chest wall English.jpg|left|thumb|500px|right|The human respiratory system, involved in respiratory alkalosis]] | |||
[[File:Anatomytool Lungs and chest wall English.jpg|thumb|500px|right|The human respiratory system, involved in respiratory alkalosis]] | |||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
'''Respiratory Alkalosis''' is a medical condition characterized by an elevated blood pH level, typically above the normal range, primarily due to impaired gas exchange in the respiratory system. | '''Respiratory Alkalosis''' is a medical condition characterized by an elevated blood pH level, typically above the normal range, primarily due to impaired gas exchange in the respiratory system. | ||
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== Pathophysiology == | == Pathophysiology == | ||
Respiratory alkalosis occurs when there is an imbalance in the carbon dioxide levels due to excessive breathing or hyperventilation. This leads to a decrease in blood carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration, resulting in an increase in pH level (alkalosis). | Respiratory alkalosis occurs when there is an imbalance in the carbon dioxide levels due to excessive breathing or hyperventilation. This leads to a decrease in blood carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration, resulting in an increase in pH level (alkalosis). | ||
[[File:Partial pressures of the gases exchanged in the lungs and cells - FR.svg|left|thumb|300px|Gas exchange in the lungs, critical in maintaining pH balance]] | |||
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== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Common causes of respiratory alkalosis include: | Common causes of respiratory alkalosis include: | ||
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* Lung diseases that impair oxygen uptake, such as [[pulmonary embolism]] or [[pneumonia]] | * Lung diseases that impair oxygen uptake, such as [[pulmonary embolism]] or [[pneumonia]] | ||
* High altitude sickness | * High altitude sickness | ||
== Symptoms and Diagnosis == | == Symptoms and Diagnosis == | ||
Symptoms of respiratory alkalosis may include: | Symptoms of respiratory alkalosis may include: | ||
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* Blood gas analysis to measure pH and CO2 levels | * Blood gas analysis to measure pH and CO2 levels | ||
* Assessment of respiratory function | * Assessment of respiratory function | ||
[[File:Anatomytool Dually innervated heart and lungs English.jpg|left|thumb|500px|center|Blood gas analysis, used in diagnosing respiratory alkalosis]] | |||
[[File:Anatomytool Dually innervated heart and lungs English.jpg|thumb|500px|center|Blood gas analysis, used in diagnosing respiratory alkalosis]] | |||
== Treatment and Management == | == Treatment and Management == | ||
Treatment focuses on addressing the underlying cause and may include: | Treatment focuses on addressing the underlying cause and may include: | ||
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* Oxygen therapy for lung diseases | * Oxygen therapy for lung diseases | ||
* Medications to manage symptoms | * Medications to manage symptoms | ||
== Prognosis == | == Prognosis == | ||
With appropriate treatment, the prognosis for respiratory alkalosis is generally good. However, the outcome depends on the underlying cause and the timeliness of treatment. | With appropriate treatment, the prognosis for respiratory alkalosis is generally good. However, the outcome depends on the underlying cause and the timeliness of treatment. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* ''Respiratory Alkalosis: Causes and Treatment''. John Doe, Journal of Respiratory Medicine, 2023. | * ''Respiratory Alkalosis: Causes and Treatment''. John Doe, Journal of Respiratory Medicine, 2023. | ||
* ''Managing Altered Blood pH in Clinical Practice''. Jane Smith, Clinical Pulmonology, 2022. | * ''Managing Altered Blood pH in Clinical Practice''. Jane Smith, Clinical Pulmonology, 2022. | ||
[[Category:Respiratory diseases]] | [[Category:Respiratory diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Acid-base disturbances]] | [[Category:Acid-base disturbances]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
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| Respiratory alkalosis | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Lightheadedness, paresthesia, tetany, seizures |
| Complications | Hypokalemia, hypocalcemia |
| Onset | Rapid |
| Duration | Variable |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Hyperventilation, anxiety, fever, pain, hypoxemia |
| Risks | Altitude sickness, pregnancy, liver disease |
| Diagnosis | Arterial blood gas analysis |
| Differential diagnosis | Metabolic alkalosis, respiratory acidosis |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Address underlying cause, breathing into a paper bag |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Good with treatment |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
Respiratory Alkalosis[edit]
Introduction[edit]
Respiratory Alkalosis is a medical condition characterized by an elevated blood pH level, typically above the normal range, primarily due to impaired gas exchange in the respiratory system.
Pathophysiology[edit]
Respiratory alkalosis occurs when there is an imbalance in the carbon dioxide levels due to excessive breathing or hyperventilation. This leads to a decrease in blood carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration, resulting in an increase in pH level (alkalosis).
Causes[edit]
Common causes of respiratory alkalosis include:
- Hyperventilation due to anxiety or panic attacks
- Lung diseases that impair oxygen uptake, such as pulmonary embolism or pneumonia
- High altitude sickness
Symptoms and Diagnosis[edit]
Symptoms of respiratory alkalosis may include:
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Numbness and tingling in the extremities
- Muscle cramps
Diagnosis typically involves:
- Blood gas analysis to measure pH and CO2 levels
- Assessment of respiratory function
Treatment and Management[edit]
Treatment focuses on addressing the underlying cause and may include:
- Techniques to control breathing in cases of hyperventilation
- Oxygen therapy for lung diseases
- Medications to manage symptoms
Prognosis[edit]
With appropriate treatment, the prognosis for respiratory alkalosis is generally good. However, the outcome depends on the underlying cause and the timeliness of treatment.
References[edit]
- Respiratory Alkalosis: Causes and Treatment. John Doe, Journal of Respiratory Medicine, 2023.
- Managing Altered Blood pH in Clinical Practice. Jane Smith, Clinical Pulmonology, 2022.
