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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that has no odor or color. But it is very dangerous. It can cause sudden illness and death. CO is found in combustion fumes, such as those made by cars and trucks, lanterns, stoves, gas ranges and heating systems. CO from these fumes can build up in places that don't have a good flow of fresh air. You can be poisoned by breathing them in. The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Chest pain
- Confusion
It is often hard to tell if someone has CO poisoning, because the symptoms may be like those of other illnesses. People who are sleeping or intoxicated can die from CO poisoning before they have symptoms. A CO detector can warn you if you have high levels of CO in your home.
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Resolved Question: is the fireplace poisoning me?
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(Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:41:57 GMT)
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(Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:35:04 GMT)
fat soluble vitamins - dont build up in the body, are absorbed by fat, a lot are needed by the body, or pass easily through the blood stream tiny air sacs in lungs destroyed and breathing becomes harder by a disease known as - lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, emphysema carbon monoxide is present in blood and boday tissues and cells are deprived of - hemoglobin, carcinogens, iron, oxygen nicotin causes addiction and - acts as a stimulant, is a carcinogen, competes with oxygen , or destr
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Resolved Question: Long term effects of carbon monoxide poisoning in children?
(Wed, 13 Dec 2006 05:26:54 GMT)
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Resolved Question: there are at least 43 cancer causing chemicals in cigarettes, some are detailed below. what do you think?
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