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I was sitting in a. running car with my window about almost half way down for about 30 mins could i have carbon monzide posting i was outside.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Unlikely: The exhaust from the car would disseminate enough not to cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

Dr Italia and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/14/2015

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

That's doubtful.: Given you were outside, and especially that your window was open, your chance of carbon monoxide poisoning is nil.

Answered 1/6/2016

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A member asked:

I was sitting in a. running car with my window about almost half way down for about 30 mins could i have carbon monzide posting i was outside.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Italia and another doctor agreed

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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