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What happens to arterial o2 and co2 during fast, shallow breathing?
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O2 and CO2: During fast shallow breathing, assuming that your lungs are normal, the o2 should remain normal and the co2 should decrease since you are blowing off more of it.
Answered 7/10/2012
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