Symptoms of Carbon Dioxide Exposure
Breathing in carbon dioxide can have a range of symptoms, including:
Headache: Carbon dioxide is known to cause headaches and a feeling of pressure in the head.
Dizziness: Exposure to high levels of carbon dioxide can cause feelings of dizziness, light-headedness, and confusion.
Rapid breathing: If you are breathing in large amounts of carbon dioxide, you may experience rapid breathing and shortness of breath.
Nausea: Carbon dioxide can cause nausea and a feeling of being unwell.
Chest pain: Carbon dioxide can cause chest pain and tightness in the chest.
Fatigue: Prolonged exposure to carbon dioxide can cause fatigue and a feeling of tiredness.
Diagnosis
Your doctor can diagnose carbon dioxide exposure by performing a physical exam and taking a medical history. Your doctor may also order a blood test to measure the levels of carbon dioxide in your blood.
Treatment
Treatment for carbon dioxide exposure depends on the severity of your symptoms. In mild cases, your doctor may recommend breathing in fresh air or using supplemental oxygen. In more severe cases, your doctor may need to hospitalize you and administer oxygen therapy.