Home Safety for Families
Eight people were recently taken to the hospital for carbon monoxide poisioning here in the Springs. This is reminder to become aware of the symptoms of CO poisoning and to check the batteries on your Carbon Monoxide Detector. http://www.koaa.com/aaaa_top_stories/x407185668/8-taken-to-the-hospital-for-carbon-monoxide-poisoning
At moderate levels, you or your family can get severe headaches, become dizzy, mentally confused, nauseated, or faint. You can even die if these levels persist for a long time. Low levels can cause shortness of breath, mild nausea, and mild headaches, and may have longer term effects on your health. Since many of these symptoms are similar to those of the flu, food poisoning, or other illnesses, you may not think that CO poisoning could be the cause.
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