A 43-year-old member asked:
What are symptoms from carbon monoxide poisoning?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Chemical anemia: Carbon monoxide replaces oxygen in red cells and causes chemical anemia. Mild cases may be asymptomatic. It may start as weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, cherry red coloration of skin, loss of consciousness and in severe cases, death. Chronic poisoning may cause parkinson disease.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What are the real symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
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Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Anoxia: Carbon monoxide if inhaled, fits into the oxygen carrying site on hemoglobin even better than oxygen. This means your body will be deprived of this critical element. It is as if a tourniquet were applied around your neck. You will appear bright red but since the redness is from the wrong chemical, your cells will die due to oxygen lack. This is an extreme emergency.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What are symptoms of mild carbon monoxide poisoning?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Chemical anemia: Carbon monoxide replaces oxygen in red cells and causes chemical anemia. Mild cases may be asymptomatic. It may start as weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, cherry red coloration of skin, loss of consciousness and in severe cases, death. Chronic poisoning may cause parkinson disease.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms how long do they last?
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Dr. William Singeranswered
Pediatric Neurology 53 years experience
Depends: The duration of symptoms depends on the concentration of carbon monoxide in the blood stream, the duration of exposure and how quickly you are removed from the carbon monoxide environment.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
How do I know if I have carbon monoxide poisoning?
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Dr. William Singeranswered
Pediatric Neurology 53 years experience
CO2 blood level: If you have been exposed to Carbon monoxide, see your doctor and have a blood level of Carbon Monoxide done. If there is any suspicion of a CO2 leak in your home, have it inspected. Also purchase CO2 detectors for your home.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
How to tell if I have carbon monoxide poisoning?
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
Some approaches: Simple ways include checking carbon monoxide levels where you live and in your motor vehicle. A blood test called carbon-mononoxy-hemoglobin can check blood levels. Early symptoms might involve headaches, confusion, light headedness or dizziness, and your fingertips might reveal a cherry red coloration.
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