What Is Respiratory Acidosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Advanced Symptoms
If acute respiratory acidosis is suspected then it is important to get treatment for the patient as soon as possible. This is because the symptoms are going to get a lot worse. One of the symptoms is that the patient will develop a shortness of breath, which in itself should be of concern if it happens for no apparent reason.
The patient can also become very lethargic, regardless of how active they might otherwise be. Others may experience extreme confusion and even delirium. Some patients will even go into a coma, which is an extremely serious condition, but they may still be able to pull through if they have the appropriate medical assistance in time.
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