Acetone Breath
August 18th, 2017
Overview
Acetone breath manifests as a fruity smell, similar to nail polish remover; this is a reliable indicator of plasma ketosis.
Causes of Ketosis
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Alcoholic ketoacidosis
- Starvation-induced ketosis
- Ketogenic diet - high fat, high protein, low carbohydrate
- Toxicity - isopronanol, acetone, propylene glycol, aspirin, isoniazid
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