What are the warning signs of carbon monoxide poisoning?
• Symptoms are often mistaken for those of the flu – severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. One difference is that with carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning there is usually no fever, and symptoms tend to clear up when you breathe fresh air. Also, CO poisoning affects pets. If you have any questions about carbon monoxide poisoning, or think you are experiencing symptoms, call 1-800-POISON (1-800-764-7661). If an emergency exists, get fresh air and call 9-1-1. To help you avoid the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, it’s important to have your heating equipment checked for safety and efficiency. When your gas-fired appliances don’t work properly, they may produce carbon monoxide — a colorless, odorless and potentially dangerous gas. Carbon monoxide can build to dangerous levels in your home or garage. If inhaled in large quantities for a prolonged period, CO can cause unconsciousness, brain damage and death. To learn more about carbon monoxide click here.
