Carbon monoxide: Symptoms of exposure
At low levels of exposure, carbon monoxide can cause:
- tiredness
- headaches
- flu-like symptoms
- shortness of breath
- impaired motor functions, such as:
- muscle weakness
- partial or total loss of limb function
At higher levels, such as when a fuel-burning appliance malfunctions indoors, or if you’re exposed to low levels for longer periods of time, you can experience:
- dizziness
- chest pain
- poor vision
- difficulty thinking
At very high levels, it can cause:
- death
- coma
- convulsions
- loss of consciousness