Carbon monoxide is a “silent killer” that takes the lives of hundreds of people each year. Additionally, it makes tens of thousands of people ill annually.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include:
- Headache
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Shortness of breath
- Confusion
- Blurred vision
- Loss of consciousness
Check out the HSI Emergency Care blog for more information about carbon monoxide poisoning and ways to prevent it.
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