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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Questions and Answers

Q: What is carbon monoxide (CO) and how is it produced in the home?
A: Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is produced by the incomplete burning of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels. Appliances fueled with natural gas, liquefied petroleum (LP gas), oil, kerosene, coal, or wood may produce CO. Burning charcoal produces CO. Running cars produces CO.

Q: What are the symptoms of CO poisoning?
A: The initial symptoms of CO poisoning are similar to the flu (but without the fever). They include: headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness.

CO detectors/alarms are designed to alarm before potentially life threatening levels of CO are reached. CO detectors should be installed in all homes.

Have all fuel-burning venting systems in your home checked by an expert every year.

All gas appliances must be vented so that CO will not build up in your home, cabin, or camper.

Chimneys can be blocked by debris. This can cause CO to build up inside your home or cabin. Have your chimney checked or cleaned every year.

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