# what does nitrogen gas do to the body

Nitrogen Dioxide » Nitrogen dioxide, or NO2, is a gaseous air pollutant composed of nitrogen and oxygen. NO2 forms when fossil fuels such as coal, oil, gas or diesel are burned at high temperatures. Lung.org

All about NOx, NO and NO2 » A blog introducing the nitrogen oxide family: NOx, NO and NO2. We explain the differences and whether you should be concerned about them as air pollutants. Aeroqual.com

Basic Information about NO2 | US EPA » Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and other nitrogen oxides (NOx) damage the human respiratory system and contribute to acid rain. These air pollutants are regulated as part of EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Epa.gov

Decompression Sickness » Decompression sickness (DCS) is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when dissolved gases (commonly nitrogen) form bubbles in the bloodstream and tissues. This condition predominantly affects individuals who experience rapid ambient pressure changes, such as scuba divers, high-altitude aviators, or individuals working in pressurized environments. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nitrogen dioxide » How nitrogen dioxide gets in the air and its effects on health. Usual levels in New Zealand. Standards and guidelines values to protect human health. Environment.govt.nz

Methane and NOx Emissions from Natural Gas Stoves, Cooktops, and Ovens in Residential Homes » Natural gas stoves in >40 million U.S. residences release methane (CH4)─a potent greenhouse gas─through post-meter leaks and incomplete combustion. We quantified methane released in 53 homes during all phases of stove use: steady-state-off (appliance not in use), steady-state-on (during combustion), and transitory periods of ignition and extinguishment. We estimated that natural gas stoves emit 0.8–1.3% of the gas they use as unburned methane and that total U.S. stove emissions are 28.1 [95% confidence interval: 18.5, 41.2] Gg CH4 year–1. More than three-quarters of methane emissions we measured originated during steady-state-off. Using a 20-year timeframe for methane, annual methane emissions from all gas stoves in U.S. homes have a climate impact comparable to the annual carbon dioxide emissions of 500 000 cars. In addition to methane emissions, co-emitted health-damaging air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) are released into home air and can trigger respiratory diseases. In 32 homes, we m Pubs.acs.org