Respiratory alkalosis: Difference between revisions

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{{Infobox medical condition
<section begin="clinical biochemistry" />{{Infobox medical condition
| name = Respiratory alkalosis
| name = Respiratory alkalosis
| definition = A process increasing pH due to abnormal ventilation
| definition = A process increasing pH due to abnormal ventilation
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The cause of respiratory alkalosis is often apparent by the anamnesis.
The cause of respiratory alkalosis is often apparent by the anamnesis.
 
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== Management ==
== Management ==
Treatment should be directed toward the underlying cause. If caused by anxiety, breathing into a bag may help.
Treatment should be directed toward the underlying cause. If caused by anxiety, breathing into a bag may help.