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I know that carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas, but can carbon dioxide hurt us?

Carbon dioxide is a gas with a number of beneficial uses. It is also frequently used as an indicator of the adequacy of ventilation systems. Persons in buildings with high levels of carbon dioxide may complain of burning eyes, tiredness, and headaches. For more information on carbon dioxide and ventilation see the publication, Indoor Air Quality: Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide, Iowa State University Publication AEN-125, http://www3.abe.iastate.edu/human_house/aen125.asp


Reference: Dr. Thomas Greiner, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University

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