&lt;h1 data-start=&quot;215&quot; data-end=&quot;275&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Carbon Monoxide (CO): The Silent Gas You Should Know About&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;277&quot; data-end=&quot;457&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Carbon monoxide (CO) is often called the &lt;strong data-start=&quot;318&quot; data-end=&quot;334&quot;&gt;&amp;ldquo;silent gas&amp;rdquo;&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;mdash; and for good reason. You can&amp;rsquo;t see it. You can&amp;rsquo;t smell it. You can&amp;rsquo;t taste it. Yet in high amounts, it can be dangerous.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;459&quot; data-end=&quot;611&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The good news? With the right knowledge and simple precautions, carbon monoxide exposure is largely preventable. Let&amp;rsquo;s break it down clearly and calmly.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;459&quot; data-end=&quot;611&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;618&quot; data-end=&quot;681&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Is Carbon Monoxide &amp;amp; Where Does It Come From?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;717&quot; data-end=&quot;943&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Carbon monoxide is a gas produced when fuels such as &lt;strong data-start=&quot;770&quot; data-end=&quot;828&quot;&gt;gasoline, natural gas, propane, oil, wood, or charcoal&lt;/strong&gt; burn incompletely. When appliances or engines don&amp;rsquo;t get enough oxygen during combustion, carbon monoxide can form.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;945&quot; data-end=&quot;1147&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;In open, well-ventilated spaces, small amounts of CO usually disperse quickly and aren&amp;rsquo;t harmful. But in &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1050&quot; data-end=&quot;1090&quot;&gt;enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces&lt;/strong&gt;, it can build up &amp;mdash; and that&amp;rsquo;s when it becomes dangerous.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;945&quot; data-end=&quot;1147&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1154&quot; data-end=&quot;1196&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Everyday Sources of Carbon Monoxide&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;1198&quot; data-end=&quot;1294&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Carbon monoxide isn&amp;rsquo;t rare. It can come from many common household and outdoor items, including:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1298&quot; data-end=&quot;1355&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cars and trucks (especially when left running in garages)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1358&quot; data-end=&quot;1377&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Portable generators&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1380&quot; data-end=&quot;1400&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Gas stoves and ovens&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1403&quot; data-end=&quot;1422&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Gas or oil furnaces&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1425&quot; data-end=&quot;1438&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Water heaters&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1441&quot; data-end=&quot;1451&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Fireplaces&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1454&quot; data-end=&quot;1473&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Wood-burning stoves&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1476&quot; data-end=&quot;1491&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Charcoal grills&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1494&quot; data-end=&quot;1523&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Space heaters powered by fuel&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1525&quot; data-end=&quot;1662&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Even something as simple as warming up your car in an attached garage &amp;mdash; even with the garage door open &amp;mdash; can allow CO to enter your home.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1525&quot; data-end=&quot;1662&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1669&quot; data-end=&quot;1705&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Indoor Spaces Are Riskier&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;1707&quot; data-end=&quot;1785&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CO becomes dangerous when it accumulates indoors or in enclosed areas such as:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1789&quot; data-end=&quot;1796&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Garages&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1799&quot; data-end=&quot;1804&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Tents&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1807&quot; data-end=&quot;1812&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Boats&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1815&quot; data-end=&quot;1818&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;RVs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1821&quot; data-end=&quot;1827&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cabins&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1830&quot; data-end=&quot;1866&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Rooms with blocked chimneys or vents&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1868&quot; data-end=&quot;2046&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Poor ventilation is often the key factor. When appliances aren&amp;rsquo;t properly maintained, or vents are blocked, carbon monoxide can slowly fill the space without anyone realizing it.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1868&quot; data-end=&quot;2046&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2053&quot; data-end=&quot;2092&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why You Can&amp;rsquo;t Detect It Yourself&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2094&quot; data-end=&quot;2268&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Unlike natural gas (which has a &amp;ldquo;rotten egg&amp;rdquo; odor added for safety), carbon monoxide has &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2183&quot; data-end=&quot;2203&quot;&gt;no warning smell&lt;/strong&gt;. You won&amp;rsquo;t get a scent alert. There&amp;rsquo;s no smoke. No visible sign.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;2270&quot; data-end=&quot;2405&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;That&amp;rsquo;s why carbon monoxide detectors are so important. They are the only reliable way to know if CO levels are rising in your home.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2407&quot; data-end=&quot;2517&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Installing detectors:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;✔ On every level of your home&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;2458&quot; data-end=&quot;2461&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;✔ Near sleeping areas&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;2482&quot; data-end=&quot;2485&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;✔ Near fuel-burning appliances&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2519&quot; data-end=&quot;2583&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Think of them as quiet guardians watching your air quality 24/7.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2519&quot; data-end=&quot;2583&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2590&quot; data-end=&quot;2626&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Happens Inside the Body?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2628&quot; data-end=&quot;2839&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Carbon monoxide affects your body by interfering with oxygen delivery. When you breathe in CO, it enters your bloodstream and attaches to hemoglobin &amp;mdash; the protein in red blood cells that normally carries oxygen.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;2841&quot; data-end=&quot;2964&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CO binds to hemoglobin much more tightly than oxygen does. That means less oxygen gets delivered to vital organs like your:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2968&quot; data-end=&quot;2975&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Brain&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2978&quot; data-end=&quot;2985&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Heart&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2988&quot; data-end=&quot;2997&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Muscles&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2999&quot; data-end=&quot;3083&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Without enough oxygen, cells can&amp;rsquo;t function properly &amp;mdash; and symptoms begin to appear.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2999&quot; data-end=&quot;3083&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1 data-start=&quot;3090&quot; data-end=&quot;3148&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Symptoms, Warning Signs &amp;amp; When to Take Action&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3150&quot; data-end=&quot;3321&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Because carbon monoxide reduces oxygen in the body, the symptoms often feel similar to other common illnesses &amp;mdash; especially the flu. That&amp;rsquo;s one reason it can be overlooked.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3328&quot; data-end=&quot;3369&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early Symptoms: Subtle but Important&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;3371&quot; data-end=&quot;3406&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Low to moderate exposure may cause:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3410&quot; data-end=&quot;3446&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Headache (often dull and persistent)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3449&quot; data-end=&quot;3477&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Dizziness or lightheadedness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3480&quot; data-end=&quot;3486&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Nausea&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3489&quot; data-end=&quot;3497&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Vomiting&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3500&quot; data-end=&quot;3507&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Fatigue&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3510&quot; data-end=&quot;3518&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Weakness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3521&quot; data-end=&quot;3540&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Shortness of breath&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3543&quot; data-end=&quot;3557&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Blurred vision&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3560&quot; data-end=&quot;3597&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Confusion or difficulty concentrating&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3599&quot; data-end=&quot;3789&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;One key clue? &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3613&quot; data-end=&quot;3684&quot;&gt;Multiple people in the same location feeling sick at the same time.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;3684&quot; data-end=&quot;3687&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If everyone in the house has a headache and nausea &amp;mdash; especially during heater season &amp;mdash; think about CO.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3791&quot; data-end=&quot;3877&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Pets may also show symptoms early, since they are often more sensitive to CO exposure.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3791&quot; data-end=&quot;3877&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3884&quot; data-end=&quot;3910&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;More Severe Symptoms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;3912&quot; data-end=&quot;3992&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;With higher levels of exposure, symptoms can worsen and become life-threatening:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3996&quot; data-end=&quot;4006&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Chest pain&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4009&quot; data-end=&quot;4029&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Loss of coordination&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4032&quot; data-end=&quot;4048&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Severe confusion&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4051&quot; data-end=&quot;4059&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Fainting&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4062&quot; data-end=&quot;4070&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Seizures&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4073&quot; data-end=&quot;4092&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Irregular heartbeat&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4095&quot; data-end=&quot;4116&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Loss of consciousness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4118&quot; data-end=&quot;4200&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Prolonged exposure can lead to serious complications involving the brain or heart.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4118&quot; data-end=&quot;4200&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4207&quot; data-end=&quot;4230&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;When to Seek Help&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;4232&quot; data-end=&quot;4272&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you suspect carbon monoxide exposure:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4277&quot; data-end=&quot;4355&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4277&quot; data-end=&quot;4311&quot;&gt;Move to fresh air immediately.&lt;/strong&gt; Get outside or into a well-ventilated area.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4359&quot; data-end=&quot;4387&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4359&quot; data-end=&quot;4387&quot;&gt;Call emergency services.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4391&quot; data-end=&quot;4452&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Do not re-enter the building until it has been declared safe.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4456&quot; data-end=&quot;4509&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Seek medical evaluation &amp;mdash; even if symptoms seem mild.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4511&quot; data-end=&quot;4617&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Healthcare providers can measure carbon monoxide levels in the blood and provide oxygen therapy if needed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4511&quot; data-end=&quot;4617&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4624&quot; data-end=&quot;4682&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prevention: Simple Steps That Make a Big Difference&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;4684&quot; data-end=&quot;4751&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The safest approach is prevention. Here&amp;rsquo;s how to protect your home:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;✔ Install carbon monoxide detectors on every level&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;4803&quot; data-end=&quot;4806&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;✔ Test detectors monthly&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;4830&quot; data-end=&quot;4833&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;✔ Replace batteries at least once a year&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;4873&quot; data-end=&quot;4876&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;✔ Replace the unit according to manufacturer guidelines&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;4931&quot; data-end=&quot;4934&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;✔ Have furnaces, water heaters, and fireplaces inspected annually&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;4999&quot; data-end=&quot;5002&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;✔ Never use generators or grills indoors&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;5042&quot; data-end=&quot;5045&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;✔ Never run a car in a garage, even briefly&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5092&quot; data-end=&quot;5148&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Prevention is straightforward &amp;mdash; and extremely effective.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5092&quot; data-end=&quot;5148&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;5155&quot; data-end=&quot;5172&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;Key Takeaway&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5174&quot; data-end=&quot;5378&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Carbon monoxide is invisible and silent &amp;mdash; but awareness makes it manageable. Knowing the sources, recognizing early symptoms, and installing detectors can dramatically reduce the risk of serious exposure.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5380&quot; data-end=&quot;5481&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;When in doubt, step into fresh air and seek medical care. Acting quickly can make all the difference.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5380&quot; data-end=&quot;5481&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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