Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is retained in the blood when sleep disorders occur.
Its chemical compound consists of one atom of carbon covalently bonded to two atoms of oxygen.
How Does Carbon Dioxide Form?
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It naturally makes up about 0.04 percent of air.It is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis.
It, therefore, can build up in the blood when breathing becomes disrupted.
High levels of carbon dioxide may cause drowsiness andat the most extreme levelsunconsciousness,coma, and death.
Many of the estimated 20 million Americans who have sleep apnea may not realize they suffer from the disorder.
Routinely waking up with morning headaches may be a sign of sleep apnea.
The headaches stem from difficulty breathing while sleeping.
There are numerous other causes for morning headaches as well.
They include muscle tension, nasal congestion or allergies.
It can lead to respiratory failure if untreated.
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