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Do you get any shortness of breath with early carbon monoxide poisoning?

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Dr. Steven Hillanswered

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Most do not: Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless - it tends to affect mentation and thinking first.

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If you are dizzy from carbon monoxide poisoning, do you still have time to get out before you pass out?

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