How to Detect Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, Carbon Monoxide (CO) claims the lives of more than 500 Americans each year. Did you know that low levels of CO exposure resemble symptoms of the flu, food poisoning and other illnesses?

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. C02 Detector Shortness of breath, mild nausea, and mild headaches are a few of these symptoms. Protect yourself and your family; don’t ignore any of these symptoms. If you suspect CO poisoning, get fresh air immediately and get to the emergency room for a blood test soon after exposure.
2. C02 Detector At moderate levels, carbon monoxide (CO) can cause severe headaches,
   dizziness, mental confusion, nausea, or fainting. You can even die if
   these levels persist for a long time. Prevention is the key.
3. Have a trained professional inspect your fuel-burning appliances at the
   beginning of the heating season. Choose appliances that vent their
   fumes to the outside and follow all of the instructions that accompany
   any fuel-burning device.
4. If you use a CO detector, make sure it is
   used as a backup, not as a replacement, for proper use and maintenance
   of your fuel-burning appliances.