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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. | ||