10 Hypercapnia Symptoms
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Flushed Skin
Another common symptom of hypercapnia is flushed skin. More commonly known as blushing, affected individuals may experience a rapid reddening of particular areas of their bodies, such as the neck, chest or face. The flushing is due to an increase in blood flow.3The Puzzle of Blushing. ‘The Puzzle of Blushing’| The Psychologist, thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/volume-23/edition-5/puzzle-blushing
Other common causes of flushed skin are embarrassment, anxiety, stress and anger. It also may be linked to underlying medical issues, such as a niacin overdose, but it's commonly a social rather than a medical issue.
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