If Carbon Monoxide is a concern for you and your family...........
Carbon monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of fatal poisonings in North America. Exposure to high concentrations can cause death in just a few minutes.
Confusion -- a symptom of exposure to this colorless, odorless gas -- can interfere with a person's ability to recognize their life is in danger.
Symptoms
Low Concentrations - shortage of breath on moderate exertion; slight headache; nausea; dizziness.
Higher Concentrations - severe headache; mental confusion, dizziness; impairment of vision and hearing; collapse or fainting on exertion.
Extreme Concentrations - unconsciousness, coma; death.
Carbon monoxide is a product of incomplete combustion. Sources include motor vehicle exhaust, heaters, natural gas, anything involving fire, and commercial waxing chemicals (many of which are propane-based). It is called exhaust gas, fuel gas, white damp, coal gas, or just CO.
The Silent Killer:
CO is colorless, odorless and tasteless, making it almost impossible to detect. The symptoms of CO poisoning can be very vague, and they involve many of the body's systems. But immediate diagnosis is critical.
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