We all should know now that carbon monoxide is tasteless, odourless, and also invisible. So, here is a quick reminder of the
carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms you should be looking out for this Christmas!
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Sore throat
- Dry cough
- Problems with coordination
- Loss of memory
These are very much like a flu infection - but
carbon monoxide poisoning doesn't cause a high temperature. However, if left undetected, then you run the risk of suffering the following highly serious problems;
-
Irregular heart rate
- Hyperventilation
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Difficulty breathing
- Seizures
- Loss of consciousness
CO poisoning can lead to DEATH if undetected, so recognising the
CO poisoning symptoms is essential knowledge to spot any problems in your friends and family’s homes.
However, remember to check that the batteries are still working in your
carbon monoxide alarms in your own home! This is vitally important. Our
CO alarms generally feature a very useful ‘Test & reset’ button, which makes testing very simple indeed...so remember to press that button weekly!