Respiratory Acidosis: Symptoms & Signs (Hypercapnia)

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Respiratory Acidosis

Alternate Names : Hypercapnia

Respiratory Acidosis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Symptoms generally depend on the underlying cause of the respiratory acidosis. Severe acidosis from any cause may result in:

shortness of breath

anxiety

confusion or memory loss

psychosis or hallucinations

personality changes

drowsiness or fatigue

tremors

loss of consciousness, coma, or even death

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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Eric Berlin, MD
Date Reviewed: 09/04/01

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