| CO - The
Silent Killer |
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Invisible, odourless and tasteless -
carbon monoxide (CO) lives up to its name as the silent killer. Exposure
to relatively low levels of this highly poisonous gas can cause brain
damage or death.
CO can be produced when a gas appliance has not been correctly installed
or maintained, or a flue or chimney has become blocked. Symptoms of
CO poisoning are similar to those of viral infections and include
drowsiness, weakness, headaches, nausea and pains in the chest.
If anyone in your house has any of these symptoms when using a gas
appliance, stop using the appliance until it has been checked by a
CORGI-registered installer. Consult a doctor and mention the possibility
of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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