A337 Carbon Dioxide Monitor User Manual I. Introduction COz is a naturally occurring gas that emitted at great levels by human activity and it Is one of several greenhouse gases In our atmosphere. COz only accounts for 0.03% of the fresh air. If you breathe high concentration CO2, you may be at risk of carbon dioxide Intoxication. Symptoms of carbon dioxide toxicity include headache, irregular heartbeat, nausea, unconsciousness, or even death.