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Some neighbors just leave their cars running for a couple of minutes outside of their house. since we don't have a front lawn and adjacent to the road. should i be concerned about carbon monoxide? i sometimes smell the fumes and close the window?

Q: some neighbors just leave their cars running for a couple of minutes outside of their house. since we don't have a front lawn and adjacent to the road. should i be concerned about carbon monoxide? i sometimes smell the fumes and close the window?

: No, I do not think that this is a problem unless you are constantly beside a running vehicle. Good Luck

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

No, I do not think that this is a problem unless you are constantly beside a running vehicle. Good Luck

Dr Singer agreed

Answered 10/13/2021

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A member asked:

Some neighbors just leave their cars running for a couple of minutes outside of their house. since we don't have a front lawn and adjacent to the road. should i be concerned about carbon monoxide? i sometimes smell the fumes and close the window?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Singer agreed

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