Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and who is at risk

What are the symptoms?

Common symptoms include:

• headache
• nausea and stomach pain
• vomiting
• dizziness
• weakness
• fainting
• confusion
• tiredness.

In severe cases, symptoms can include:

• loss of consciousness
• seizures
• permanent brain injury
• death.

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning gradually get worse the longer you breath in the gas.

Who is at risk?

Carbon monoxide poisoning can affect anyone. People at higher risk include:

• babies
• pregnant women and their unborn babies
• elderly
• people with chronic medical problems, like heart disease.