You can recover from hypercapnia with prompt medical treatment although less severe cases of high CO2 levels in the body usually clear up on it's own.
But if you have severe hypercapnia the body cannot restore the CO2 balance naturally and the symptoms become more serious.
Having too much carbon dioxide in your body can cause nonspecific symptoms which include muscle twitches, fatigue and headache.
The 4 causes of hypercapnia are.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Asthma Exacerbation.
Central or obstructive sleep apnea.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder – chronic state.
Other causes of hypercapnia include.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary – acute exacerbation.
Drug overdose.
Exogenous CO2 inhalation.
Head or cervical cord injury
Hypercapnia is most often caused by the failure of the pulmonary system to ventilate properly which prevents CO2 from being removed properly.
Other causes of hypercapnia include Hypothermia Metabolic disorders, including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Nervous system disorders like congenital central alveolar hypoventilation. Obesity
Hypercapnia is life threatening and without medical treatment promptly you can stop breathing, go into a coma or even have a seizure.
In many cases, a higher CO2 level leads to mild symptoms including headache and fatigue.
When the mechanisms designed to protect this balance in your body no longer work, more severe symptoms of difficulty breathing, respiratory failure, seizure, and coma can occur.
The medication that is used for hypercapnia is Acetazolamide is which is a carbonic anhydrase (CA) inhibitor.
Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) and acetazolamide (ACET) are two ventilatory stimulants which are also used in hypoxic and hypercapnic patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
You can lower your CO2 levels naturally by staying hydrated, drinking plenty of water and adding live plants to your home and also ventilate your home by opening windows and running fans to circulate air around the home.
Also keep your furnace filters clean and change them often.
Things that lowers your CO2 level include medications Pulmonary rehabilitation and oxygen therapy.
Lower levels of carbon dioxide may mean you have: Metabolic acidosis, or your blood is too acidic.
Addison disease, an adrenal gland problem.
Ketoacidosis (this is a complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes)
High CO2 levels can be treated through oxygen therapy, surgery, ventilation and medication.
Also be sure to ventilate your home such as by opening windows when possible and using an air purifier in your home.
The 3 major causes of carbon dioxide excess are burning of coal, oil and gas as well as deforestation.
Dehydration can cause high CO2 levels in the body.
High levels of CO2 can be caused by blood transfusions and vomiting as well.
The symptoms of high CO2 levels in the body's bloodstream include headaches, fatigue and dizziness, respiratory failure, seizures, difficulty breathing and irregular heartbeat.
The symptoms can be mild or even life threatening.
In most cases, a higher CO2 level leads to mild symptoms including headache and fatigue.
When the mechanisms designed to protect this balance in your body no longer work, more severe symptoms of difficulty breathing, respiratory failure, seizure, and coma can occur.
Too much CO2 in the blood can be a sign of many conditions, including: Lung diseases. Cushing's syndrome. Kidney failure.
Respiratory acidosis occurs when the lungs can't remove enough of the carbon dioxide (CO2) that the body produces.
Excess CO2 causes the pH of your blood and other bodily fluids to decrease, making them too acidic.
Respiration is the uptake of oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide from the body.
This job is performed by the lungs.
Breathing is achieved by contraction and relaxation of the diaphragm and rib muscles.