Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of poisoning death in the United States. Carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless, making its detection impossible without a carbon monoxide monitor.
The gas enters the body and acts to exclude oxygen from the
bloodstream. Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause
flu-like symptoms such as upset stomach,
headaches,
dizziness, irritability, and
fatigue. Other symptoms of mild carbon monoxide poisoning include
memory loss and
depression. Inhalation of high levels of carbon monoxide can cause death without any warning to the victim.
Common sources of carbon monoxide include gas-fired
appliances (
furnaces,
stoves,
water heaters,
washers & dryers), fireplaces,
automobiles and forklifts. These sources may release carbon monoxide if they malfunction or if an exhaust vent is blocked. It may be advisable to install a carbon monoxide detector in your home.
See your doctor if you have experienced serious health problems because of carbon monoxide exposure. In addition, it may be important to
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See Also
- Toxic & Hazardous Substances
- Balance Problems: Overview
- Depression: Overview
- Fatigue: Overview
- Headaches
- Memory Loss
- Nausea: Overview
- Peripheral Neuropathy: Overview
- Poisoning