Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Family in Ohio Treated for CO Poisoning

EUCLID -- Three adults and four children are recovering from carbon monoxide poisoning.

The family was rushed to the hospital Thursday from their home on 232nd Street in Euclid.Although all seven are expected to recover, fire officials say their story should serve as a reminder of the importance of having a CO detector.

Every year, more than 200 people die in the United States from CO poisoning.The colorless, odorless gas causes people to feel nauseated and get a headache. Many then pass out. Some even die.

To learn more about the dangers of carbon monoxide, read more below. To find a good carbon monoxide detector, visit www.transducertech.com.

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