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carbon dioxide therapy
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carbon dioxide therapy,
the therapeutic inhalation of a low concentration of carbon dioxide gas. Such therapy may be used to dilate the blood vessels, stimulate the cardiovascular brain centers and central nervous system, overcome hyperventilation, assist in developing a productive cough needed to remove mucous secretions, and control hiccups.


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These include carbogen (combination of 95% oxygen and 5% carbon dioxide) to improve blood supply to the cochlea, vasodilators, haemodilution, anticoagulants, and homoeopathic and herbal remedies.
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