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Results 1 - 10 of 35 for Gas
  1. Gas (National Library of Medicine)  
    Everyone has gas. Most people pass gas 13 to 21 times a day. Passing gas through the mouth is called belching or burping. Passing gas through the anus is called flatulence. Most of ...
  2. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (National Library of Medicine)  
    Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that has no odor or color. But it is very dangerous. It can cause sudden illness and death. CO is found ... those made by cars and trucks, lanterns, stoves, gas ranges and heating systems. CO from these fumes ...
  3. Gangrene (National Library of Medicine)  
    Gangrene is the death of tissues in your body. It happens when a part of your body loses its blood supply. Gangrene can happen on the surface of the body, such ...
  4. Ozone (National Library of Medicine)  
    Ozone is a gas. It can be good or bad, depending on where it is. "Good" ozone occurs naturally about 10 to 30 ...
  5. Volcanoes (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... landslides, acid rain, fires, and even tsunamis. Volcanic gas and ash can damage the lungs of small ...
  6. Inhalants (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... inhalants are: Solvents, which are liquids that become gas at room temperature. They include paint thinner, nail ... deodorant spray, and vegetable oil sprays. Gases, including gas from lighters, whipped cream dispensers, and laughing gas. ...
  7. Oxygen Therapy (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is oxygen? Oxygen is a gas that your body needs to work properly. Your cells need oxygen to make energy. Your lungs absorb oxygen from the air you ...
  8. Breathing Problems (National Library of Medicine)  
    When you're short of breath, it's hard or uncomfortable for you to take in the oxygen your body needs. You may feel as if you're not getting enough air. Sometimes ...
  9. Respiratory Failure (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... your finger or on your ear. Arterial blood gas test, a test that measures the oxygen and ...
  10. Acute Bronchitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to your lungs. It causes a cough that often brings up mucus. It can also cause ...
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