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  • Title: Effect of metabolic alkalosis on respiratory function in patients with chronic obstructive lung disease.
    Author: Bear R, Goldstein M, Phillipson E, Ho M, Hammeke M, Feldman R, Handelsman S, Halperin M.
    Journal: Can Med Assoc J; 1977 Oct 22; 117(8):900-3. PubMed ID: 21028.
    Abstract:
    Eleven instances of a mixed acid-base disorder consisting of chronic respiratory acidosis and metabolic alkalosis were recognized in eight patients with chronic obstructive lung disease and carbon dioxide retention. Correction of the metabolic alkalosis led to substantial improvement in blood gas values and clinical symptoms. Patients with mixed chronic respiratory acidosis and metabolic alkalosis constitute a common subgroup of patients with chronic obstructive lung disease and carbon dioxide retention; these patients benefit from correction of the metabolic alkalosis.
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