Tachypnea Causes, Symptoms and More
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4. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Tachypnea can also be noted in patients exposed to carbon dioxide. Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headaches, dizziness and lightheadedness. These symptoms are caused by the blood carrying less oxygen in the body. This is due to carbon monoxide's tendency to attach itself to red blood cells when inhaled.
Tachypnea is a later symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning and can be a final sign that the patient needs to be removed from exposure as soon as possible to prevent permanent damage.5Kales, S N. ‘Carbon monoxide intoxication.’ American family physician vol. 48,6 (1993): 1100-4.
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