Carbon Dioxide & Life-2

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Since carbon dioxide is a product of human or animal respiration (or breathing), it is found almost everywhere. Measurable amounts are seen in lecture halls, homes, schoolrooms, office buildings, and submarines. CO2 has been used:
In the carbonation of beverages
In chemical processing
As a food preservative
As an inert "blanket" to fight fire
For low temperature testing of aviation, missile and electronic components (in liquid form)
Are there health problems that can be caused by carbon dioxide?

There are many factors that determine if one might get sick due to exposure to carbon dioxide. These include:
The concentration and amount of carbon dioxide: Carbon dioxide is naturally present in the atmosphere at levels of about 0.035%. Exposure of healthy individuals for prolonged periods of 1.5% CO2 will cause mild problems while exposure to 7-10% CO2 will produce unconsciousness within a few minutes.1 That is because at higher concentrations, CO2 can displace the oxygen in the air. Because of this, CO2 is called a "simple asphyxiant."
Personal characteristics such as age, gender, weight, general health status and general activities. For example if somebody suffers from a chronic lung condition in which they have higher amounts of CO2 in the body than most people do, they may feel the effects more. In addition, the effects of CO2 can become more pronounced upon physical exertion, such as heavy work.
Is a person exposed to just carbon dioxide or is it a variety of pollutants? Animal studies indicate that a combination of CO2 and carbon monoxide causes an increase in the rate of carbon monoxide-binding to hemoglobin.
Health problems caused by carbon dioxide are usually acute, which means they occur immediately or within a few days of exposure. Higher concentrations of carbon dioxide can result in1:

Health problem (concentration)
Headaches (7.5%)
Dizziness (7.5%)
Restlessness (7.5%)
Feeling of an inability to breathe (7.5%)
Sweating (7.5%)
Malaise (vague feeling of discomfort) (7.5%)
Increased heart rate (7.5%)
Increased blood pressure (7.5%)
Visual distortion (7.5%)
Impaired hearing (10%).
Nausea/vomiting (10%)
Loss of consciousness (10%)
Coma (30%)
Convulsions (30%)
Death from asphyxiation (30%,

though several deaths have been reported at concentrations greater than 20%). With asphyxiation, body cells do not get the oxygen they need to live.
How can exposure to carbon dioxide be decreased?
Have areas where people are congregating be adequately ventilated. Human occupants produce carbon dioxide, water vapor, and contaminants including particulate matter, biological aerosols, and volatile organic compounds. ASHRAE states that "comfort (odor) criteria with respect to human bioeffluents are likely to be satisfied if the ventilation results in indoor CO2 concentrations less than 700 ppm above the outdoor air concentration. CO2 concentrations in acceptable outdoor air typically range from 300 to 500 ppm.2" This level keeps body odors down to where at least 80 percent of visitors entering the room will not notice them.

Keeping levels less than 700 ppm above the outdoor air concentration is an indication that sufficient outdoor air is being brought into the environment and will help control other pollutants at acceptable levels. IAQ research has shown that building occupant complaints will be observed as the indoor concentration of carbon dioxide increases about 700-800 ppm; the carbon dioxide level is a surrogate indicator that other pollutants from indoor sources may exist at irritating and observable levels.
Generally, the CO2 concentrations should be <=0.5%. This level should not adversely affect persons with normal health.

Health problem (concentration)
Headaches (7.5%)
Dizziness (7.5%)
Restlessness (7.5%)
Feeling of an inability to breathe (7.5%)
Sweating (7.5%)
Malaise (vague feeling of discomfort) (7.5%)
Increased heart rate (7.5%)
Increased blood pressure (7.5%)
Visual distortion (7.5%)
Impaired hearing (10%).
Nausea/vomiting (10%)
Loss of consciousness (10%)
Coma (30%)
Convulsions (30%)
Death from asphyxiation (30%,

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