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Think of CO danger while winterizing

Carbon monoxide gas may become trapped inside our homes as we weather-proof for the winter. CO results from incomplete combustion of a fuel, such as natural gas, oil, propane, etc. The usual culprits are appliances, such as the oven, water heater or furnace. It is especially a problem for older appliances, as they corrode with use. Or it may be that the appliance was installed incorrectly. CO poisoning is, unfortunately, a fairly common problem.

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Symptoms occur because our cells become deprived of oxygen when exposed to CO, and victims c...

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