Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that is one of the by-products of burning natural gas, propane or charcoal. If you use a space heater in your home for heat during the winter, this gas could build up. A problem with your gas furnace could also cause a build-up of carbon monoxide. When you breathe air contaminated by carbon dioxide, your body does not get enough oxygen. A lack of oxygen causes serious harm to your brain and heart. Because there is no color or odor to carbon monoxide gas, you might not even realize it is there.
Exposure to carbon monoxide gas causes you to feel dizzy and tired. You might feel weak or fatigued. These symptoms are similar to many other ailments, such as influenza or a generic viral illness. As the level of carbon monoxide builds up in your body, you could convulse, have seizures or lose consciousness. Carbon monoxide poisoning may be deadly. Having a carbon monoxide detector alarm alerts you to the presence of this dangerous gas and gives you, your family and your pets enough notice to evacuate and call for help.
The carbon monoxide detectors make a loud sound. They can also be set up to contact your local emergency services automatically. This could help if you are too ill to call or if you cannot find your phone. With one of these carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home, you can have enough time to get out of your house and into a place with enough oxygen for your body.
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