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| Treatment: | Alkalosis is usually treated by taking care of the cause rather than directly treating the pH. Specific treatment depends on the cause. For alkalosis caused by hyperventilation, breathing into a paper bag causes more carbon dioxide to be retained. Oxygen may be administered.
Medications to correct chemical loss (chloride, potassium, etc.) may be needed. Vital signs (temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure) are monitored.
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| Expectations (prognosis): | Most cases of alkalosis respond well to treatment.
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| Calling your health care provider: | Call your health care provider if a person becomes confused, is unable to concentrate, or if the person is unable to "catch their breath".
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if a person passes out (loses consciousness), experiences severe breathing difficulties, has seizures, or if symptoms of alkalosis occur and rapidly and progressively worsen.
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Review Date: 1/19/2002
Reviewed By: Andrew Koren, M.D., Department of Nephrology, NYU-Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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