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Article: Carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Article from:
- Nutrition Health Review
- Article date:
- January 1, 1996
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Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas produced by the incomplete combustion of gas, coal, or other fuels. Inhalation of carbon monoxide for only a few minutes will cause symptoms that may make you think you have the flu; breathing it for less than half an hour can kill you. And it doesn't take a lot -- an air concentration of even 0.05% can be fatal.
How do you know if someone is suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning? The initial symptoms include headache, dizzinesss, drowsiness, hyperventilation (abnormally rapid and deep breathing), chest pain, nausea, and a cherry red skin color.
As the poisoning progresses, a severe, throbbing ...