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Results 1 - 10 of 99 for carbon
  1. Carbon monoxide poisoning 
    Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that causes thousands of deaths each year in North America. Breathing in carbon monoxide is very dangerous. It is the leading ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002804.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Staying safe at home 
    Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas you cannot see, smell, or taste. Exhaust fumes from cars and ... February 16, 2024. National Fire Protection Association website. Carbon monoxide safety tip sheet. www.nfpa.org/downloadable- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000924.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. CO2 blood test 
    CO2 is carbon dioxide. This article discusses the laboratory test to measure the amount of carbon dioxide in the liquid part of your blood, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003469.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Abnormal hemoglobins testing 
    ... in red blood cells that moves oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and body tissues. Hemoglobin ... are forms of hemoglobin altered by attachment of carbon monoxide or certain drugs. High levels of hemoglobin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003371.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Aging changes in the lungs 
    ... into the body. The other is to remove carbon dioxide from the body. Your body needs oxygen to work properly. Carbon dioxide is a gas your body produces when ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004011.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) 
    ... obesity. It leads to lower oxygen and higher carbon dioxide levels in the blood. ... As a result, the blood contains too much carbon dioxide and not enough oxygen. During stable conditions, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000085.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Acidosis 
    ... Respiratory acidosis develops when there is too much carbon dioxide (an acid) in the body. This type ... when the body is unable to remove enough carbon dioxide through breathing. Other names for respiratory acidosis ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001181.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Hyperventilation 
    You breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. Excessive breathing creates a low level of carbon dioxide in your blood. This causes many of the symptoms of hyperventilation. You may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003071.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Alkalosis 
    ... called acids and bases in the body. Decreased carbon dioxide (an acid) level or increased bicarbonate (a ... below. Respiratory alkalosis is caused by a low carbon dioxide level in the blood. This can be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001183.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Poisoning 
    ... chemicals through the skin Inhaling gas, such as carbon monoxide ... right away. For an inhaled poison such as carbon monoxide, get the person into fresh air right ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000718.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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