Question

Chemoreceptors in the aorta and carotid artery detect blood CO2 levels. These are directly wired to the respiratory centers in the medulla oblongata of the brain. The feeling of “shortness of breath” and needing to breath is the result of among other possible things, high levels of dissolved CO2 in the blood. How might you make these feelings go away?

Answer 1

Proper ventilation is provided to ensure that enough oxygen is made available.

Antibiotics were given if shortness of breath because of pneumonia

Bronchodilators to open the airways

Corticosteroida to decrease inflammation of airway