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What happens if you breathe co2?
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Carbon Dioxide: Poisoning: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/carbon-monoxide/basics/definition/con-20025444
Answered 5/23/2015
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CO2: Depending on level of toxicity, you may get Flushed skin, rapid breathing, dyspnea, muscle twitches, high blood pressure, headache, confusion, lethargy, & arrhythmias.
Answered 5/24/2015
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