Lethal Gas: Carbon Monooxide

Winter season is here, the chilliest the world has seen in a long time. Temperature has been forecasted to go down further in the coming few days. The use of heater is very common during this season, not many of us pay heed to the gas it leaks proving it to be a ‘silent killer’.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is present in our surroundings because of the usage of heaters. CO is odorless as well as colorless, and one might not even be aware of its presence and the dangers it poses. Common symptoms of excess intake of CO are headache and nausea, which the general public confuses it with flu or a viral illness.

Constant exposure may lead to other symptoms such as vomiting, mental confusion, chest pain and serious medical problems at a later stage. Poisoning from CO is especially common during cold weather because of increased use of gas, oil and coal burning appliances.

Non-automobile consumer products may also emit CO. In addition to fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, ranges, water heaters and room heaters, generators, fireplaces and charcoal that is burned in homes and areas nearby.

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The Silent Killer

This winter is seen to be the chilliest winter the world has seen in a long time. Temperatures in the next few days are also predicted to drop more. The people using heaters need to be very careful in this winter because the heaters give off a gas which is also called as the ‘silent killer’.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is present inside homes and offices because of the use of heaters. CO is a colorless and odorless gas. One might not even be aware of its presence and the dangers it poses. Recurrent symptoms of excess intake of CO are headache and nausea, which the general public misunderstands for flu or a viral illness. 

Sustained exposure can lead to other symptoms such as vomiting, confusion, chest pain, and serious medical problems. Poisonings from carbon monoxide are especially common during cold weather spells, as families increase the use of gas, oil and coal burning appliances. It can also be emitted from non-automobile consumer products, including malfunctioning fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, ranges, water heaters and room heaters; engine-powered equipment such as portable generators; fireplaces; and charcoal that is burned in homes and other enclosed areas.

Bentham Science Publishers is one of the leading STM publishing companies of the industry. It publishes more than 116 online and print journals and more than 300 eBooks. One of the eBooks is “Environmental Issues for the Twenty-First Century and their Impact on Human Health”. This e-book discusses the ecological and health impacts of aquaculture, the Alberta tar sands development, the Gulf Oil disaster of 2010, the hazards of inadequately safeguarding water supplies, and global warming, to name some of the important topics. This e-book will be very useful to students of environmental science, ecology, ecotoxicology and others interested in a broad overview of contemporary environmental issues. It is presented in a highly readable manner that makes it accessible to well-informed members of the public. Complex biochemical and chemical equations are avoided. Nonetheless, current primary sources of scientific information are used and referenced, making it easy for a reader to pursue a topic in greater depth if so desired.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is one of the major reasons of disability in the United States and the third largest cause of death as well. There are a lot of people who are suffering from this breathing problem. Even though, there are a massive percentage of individuals who may have the disease and are not aware of it. This disease has been diagnosed normally in older or middle aged adults but the disease is not contagious.

There are two types mainly emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The chronic obstructive pulmonary disease causes acute damage to the lungs via chemical fumes, air pollution, dust. Smoking is the major reason of this breathing problem.

The major symptoms of this disease include coughing with mucus, shortness of breath while doing physical activity, chest tightness and wheezing.

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