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Is it possible to get co2 poisoning?
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Yes: Carbon dioxide is a gas that is normally found in the body produced by cellular metabolism. Levels can rise as a result of multiple disease conditions like respiratory failure. However , overdose not related to illness can occur on other settings. Co2 has industrial uses and accidental overdoses have occurred.
Answered 12/20/2014
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Not a poison: Your body makes it naturally. There are certain lakes such as Nyos that discharge massive amounts of CO2 into the environment suddenly, suffocating those nearby. This isn't poisoning, it's suffocation. If you can't breathe, your CO2 levels will rise, make your body acid, and this contribute to what happens next.
Answered 9/25/2014
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