All of these energy sources release the odorless, invisible substance carbon monoxide, which can lead to severe illness and even death. Cook Children’s Hospital, outside of Fort Worth, has already treated over a dozen children for carbon monoxide poisoning. Approximately 50,000 people require emergency care for carbon monoxide poisoning each year in the United States, and up to 400 die. In the absence of a carbon monoxide monitors in the home (which, just like smoke alarms, should be present in each bedroom as well as in most common living spaces), the early signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can be subtle and easily missed. ensure the carbon monoxide detectors in your home are properly functioning and installed in areas that will wake you if it alarms.

Source: Forbes February 18, 2021 23:26 UTC