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What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?

Where does Carbon Monoxide (CO) come from?

What are the symptoms of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning?

What are the effects of being exposed to Carbon Monoxide (CO)?

Are there any steps I can take to prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning?

Do I need a Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm? Where should it be installed?

Should my Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm have a digital display? What does the Peak Level Memory function do?

Who should I call if my Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm goes off?

What about the different sensing technologies available?
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What are the effects of being exposed to Carbon Monoxide (CO)?
 Common Mild Exposure - Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, flu-like symptoms.

 Common Medium Exposure - Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.

 Common Extreme Exposure - Convulsions, unconsciousness, brain damage, heart and lung failure followed by death.

 If you experience even mild CO poisoning symptoms, immediately consult a physician!