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On a ventilator, you can increase the respiratory rate to decrease body CO2, but this doesn't increase oxygen since CO2 diffuses more readily in the lungs. Why does CO2 diffuse faster than oxygen?

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I bought a face wash with plastic microbeads in it a year ago before I knew it was a problem. Is it better to finish using it until it is out (and to not buy it or similar products again) or to throw it away?

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Does the anti-inflammatory effect of nsaids help with healing of a pulled muscle in the absence of pain?

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On a ventilator, you can increase the respiratory rate to decrease body CO2, but this doesn't increase oxygen since CO2 diffuses more readily in the lungs. Why does CO2 diffuse faster than oxygen?	15
I bought a face wash with plastic microbeads in it a year ago before I knew it was a problem. Is it better to finish using it until it is out (and to not buy it or similar products again) or to throw it away?	1
Does the anti-inflammatory effect of nsaids help with healing of a pulled muscle in the absence of pain?	1