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Description and Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning material containing carbon.
CO poisoning can cause brain damage and, in severe cases, death. You can't see it, smell it, or taste it, but carbon monoxide can kill you.
CO is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. You can't detect this odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas, known as the Silent Killer, which claims more than 2000 lives each year. CO is produced by common household appliances.
Early symptoms of CO poisoning, such as headaches, nausea, and fatigue, are often mistaken for the flu because the deadly gas goes undetected in a home. Prolonged exposure can lead to brain damage and even death.
| | Exposure to carbon monoxide is most commonly accompanied by the following symptoms: |
| | Headache |
| | Dizziness |
| | Nausea |
| | Flulike symptoms, fatigue |
| | Shortness of breath on exertion |
| | Impaired judgment |
| | Chest pain |
| | Confusion |
| | Depression |
| | Hallucinations |
| | Agitation |
| | Vomiting |
| | Abdominal pain |
| | Drowsiness |
| | Visual changes |
| | Fainting |
| | Seizure |
| | Memory and walking problems |
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