CARBON MONOXIDE
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
These guidelines can help you avoid exposing your family to carbon monoxide:
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Have your heating system, water heater, and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year.
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Install a battery operated CO detector in your home and check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall.
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If your CO detector sounds, evacuate your home immediately and telephone 911.
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Seek prompt medical attention if you suspect CO poisoning and are feeling dizzy, light-headed, or nauseated.
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Do not use a generator, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other gasoline or charcoal burning device inside your home, basement, or garage or near a window.
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Do not run a car or truck inside a garage attached to your house, even if you leave the door open.
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Do not burn anything in a stove or fireplace that is not vented.
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Do not heat your house with a gas oven.
Symptoms of CO Exposure
Depending on the degree of exposure, carbon monoxide can cause the following symptoms: 
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Headache
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Dizziness
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Nausea
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Weakness
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Vomiting
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Loss of consciousness
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Shortness of breath
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Light-headedness
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Sleepiness
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Loss of muscle control
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Chest tightness
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Confusion
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Blurred vision
Remember that carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless, so without a CO detector, it can build up in your home without your knowing.