What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Symptoms of low level exposure to carbon monoxide resemble flu symptoms and may include shortness of breath, mild headaches, fatigue, and nausea. Symptoms of higher level exposures may include dizziness, mental confusion, sever headaches, nausea, and fainting on mild exertion.

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1. What is carbon monoxide?
2. What are the dangers of carbon monoxide?
3. What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
4. What can I do to minimize the potential for carbon monoxide exposure?
5. What is the proper procedure for using my fireplace / wood burning stove?
6. What is the power procedure for starting / warming up my car during cold weather?
7. Do I need a carbon monoxide detector for my home?
8. What should I look for when I decide to purchase a carbon monoxide detector?
9. Where is the best place in my home to install a carbon monoxide detector?
10. How does a carbon monoxide detector work?
11. Does a carbon monoxide alarm sound like my smoke detector?
12. If I have battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors, how will I know when the battery needs to be replaced?
13. If my carbon monoxide alarm has a LED readout, will a normal reading always be 0?
14. Should I call 9-1-1 when my carbon monoxide alarm sounds?
15. What should I do when my carbon monoxide detector sounds and no one is feeling ill?
16. What should I do when my carbon monoxide detector sounds and someone is feeling ill?
17. Whom should I call for further information on carbon monoxide alarms?