Carbon monoxide poisoning

Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas produced by any burning materials that contain carbon. Carbon monoxide poisoning can lead to brain damage and death, causing over 15,000 hospital emergencies in America each year. Since carbon monoxide is produced by common household appliances, such as charcoal grills, gas water heaters, kerosene space heaters, propane stoves, gasoline-powered generators, cigarette smoke, paint removers and spray paint, among others. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to flu symptoms, such as fatigue, nausea and headaches, but if the poisoning is left undetected, it can lead to chest pain, confusion, depression, hallucinations, abdominal pain, vomiting, visual changes, memory problems, walking difficulties, seizures and even death.