Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Symptoms

Carbon monoxide alert:  Several products have been recalled recently due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.  (See "Carbon Monoxide Recalls.")  IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER HAS CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING SYMPTOMS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.  IF THERE IS A DIAGNOSIS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, YOU MAY HAVE A CASE AGAINST A LANDLORD, MANUFACTURER OF A PRODUCT AND OTHERS.  FOR A FREE CONSULTATION WITH A CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING LAWYER, CONTACT THE LAW FIRM OF PritzkerOlsen, P.A. BY CALLING TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-377-8900 OR SUBMITTING THE FIRM'S ONLINE CONSULTATION FORM.

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Carbon Monoxide Can Be Deadly
You can’t see or smell carbon monoxide, but at high levels it can kill a person in minutes. Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced whenever any fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood, or charcoal is burned. If appliances that burn fuel are maintained and used properly, the amount of CO produced is usually not hazardous. However, if appliances are not working properly or are used incorrectly, dangerous levels of CO can result. Hundreds of people die accidentally every year from CO poisoning caused by malfunctioning or improperly used fuel-burning appliances. Even more die from CO produced by idling cars. Fetuses, infants, elderly people, and people with anemia or with a history of heart or respiratory disease can be especially susceptible. Read about carbon monoxide poisoning prevention.

CO Poisoning Symptoms
Know the symptoms of CO 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.

What to Do if You Suspect Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
If you experience symptoms that you think could be from CO poisoning:

  • DO GET FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. Open doors and windows, turn off combustion appliances and leave the house.
  • DO GO TO AN EMERGENCY ROOM and tell the physician you suspect CO poisoning. If CO poisoning has occurred, it can often be diagnosed by a blood test done soon after exposure.
  • DO Be prepared to answer the following questions for the doctor:
    • Do your symptoms occur only in the house? Do they disappear or decrease when you leave home and reappear when you return?
    • Is anyone else in your household complaining of similar symptoms? Did everyone’s symptoms appear about the same time?
    • Are you using any fuel-burning appliances in the home?
    • Has anyone inspected your appliances lately? Are you certain they are working properly?


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