What does a high level of carbon dioxide in a blood test mean?
What does a high level of carbon dioxide in a blood test mean?
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Carbon dioxide is a gas that dissolves in the blood. Dissolved carbon dioxide helps to neutralize acid. Measuring carbon dioxide in a blood test can provide information about the blood’s acid level, or pH.
I have had a persistent cough for more the past 2 months. The cough is worse after eating and at night when I lie down. I had a chest X-ray which was normal. What might cause a persistent cough? I’ve never been a smoker.
