Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas by-product of poorly burnt fuels that can arise from wood stoves, car engines, boat engines, or other fire sources. CO poisoning occurs from breathing in the gas. Acute CO poisoning occurs from breathing a large amount. Chronic CO poisoning can occur gradually over years, typically from ongoing exposure to lower levels in the home or occupation.
CO poisoning is difficult to diagnose, and is often misdiagnosed as other condition. Acute CO poisoning usually leads to obvious symptoms quickly (e.g. nausea, vomiting), but is not always correctly diagnosed. Chronic CO poisoning is particularly difficult to diagnose, as it can have vague and non-specific symptoms for years.
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Carbon monoxide (CO). A poisonous colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. It combines with hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglobin, which has no oxygen carrying capacity. The resultant oxygen deprivation causes headache, dizziness, decreased pulse and respiratory rates, unconsciousness, and death. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)
A toxic condition that results from inhaling and absorbing carbon monoxide gas; "carbon monoxide combines with hemoglobin and displaces oxygen in the blood" - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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