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Common Treatments for Respiratory Acidosis and AlkalosisRespiratory Acidosis Treatments:%u2022Address Underlying Cause:%u2022Treat COPD exacerbations (bronchodilators, corticosteroids)%u2022Reverse drug overdoses (e.g., naloxone for opioids)%u2022Manage neuromuscular disorders%u2022Improve Ventilation:%u2022Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)%u2022Mechanical ventilation if severe%u2022Oxygen Therapy:%u2022Cautious O2 supplementation (avoid high concentrations in COPD)%u2022Pharmacological Interventions:%u2022Bronchodilators for bronchoconstriction%u2022Respiratory stimulants (e.g., doxapram) in select cases%u2022Lifestyle Modifications:%u2022Weight loss for obesity hypoventilation syndrome%u2022Smoking cessation for COPD patientsRespiratory Alkalosis Treatments:%u2022Treat Underlying Cause:%u2022Anxiety management (counseling, anxiolytics)%u2022Pain control%u2022Fever reduction%u2022Breathing Techniques:%u2022Rebreathing techniques (e.g., paper bag breathing) for acute hyperventilation%u2022Controlled breathing exercises%u2022Mechanical Ventilation Adjustment:%u2022Decrease minute ventilation in over-ventilated patients%u2022Medication Management:%u2022Adjust or discontinue drugs causing hyperventilation%u2022Treat salicylate poisoning (activated charcoal, urine alkalinization)%u2022Altitude Acclimatization:%u2022Gradual ascent for high-altitude sickness%u2022Consider acetazolamide for prevention%u2022Supportive Care:%u2022IV fluids for volume depletion%u2022Electrolyte replacement (especially calcium) if symptomatic