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In a normal person, do we breathe out carbon monoxide right away? or does the body store it? i was interested, does every breath we take have carbon monoxide?

Q: in a normal person, do we breathe out carbon monoxide right away? or does the body store it? i was interested, does every breath we take have carbon monoxide?

: Humans and animals tend to exhale carbon DIOXIDE. Gas-powered motor vehicles have carbon monoxide in the exhaust.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Humans and animals tend to exhale carbon DIOXIDE. Gas-powered motor vehicles have carbon monoxide in the exhaust.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/20/2023

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A member asked:

In a normal person, do we breathe out carbon monoxide right away? or does the body store it? i was interested, does every breath we take have carbon monoxide?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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