NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A high carbon dioxide level can cause rapid breathing and confusion. Some people who have respiratory failure may become very sleepy or lose consciousness. They also may have arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). You may have these symptoms if your brain and heart are not getting enough oxygen.

Detailed explanation-2: -These may include headaches, dizziness, restlessness, a tingling or pins or needles feeling, difficulty breathing, sweating, tiredness, increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, coma, asphyxia, and convulsions. The levels of CO2 in the air and potential health problems are: 400 ppm: average outdoor air level.

Detailed explanation-3: -In many cases, a higher CO2 level leads to mild symptoms including headache and fatigue. When the mechanisms designed to protect this balance in your body no longer work, more severe symptoms of difficulty breathing, respiratory failure, seizure, and coma can occur.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hypercapnia, or hypercarbia, is when you have too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in your bloodstream. It usually happens as a result of hypoventilation, or not being able to breathe properly and get oxygen into your lungs.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is Hypercapnia? Hypercapnia is a buildup of carbon dioxide in your bloodstream. It affects people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).