The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
There are many hidden dangers of owning a car. For instance, did you know that your vehicle emits various types of gases which are toxic, one of them being carbon monoxide. Years ago, one of my friends told me the story of her aunt and uncle. It was both romantic and tragic. My friend's aunt and uncle had a loving relationship and had been married for over 20 years when my they found out that her aunt had a terminal illness. My friend's uncle couldn't bear the thought of living on without his wife and so the two of them decided to end their lives by sitting in their car with the windows rolled up while in the garage. Eventually the carbon monoxide took over their bodies, and they passed away while holding on to each other.
While this story is both endearing and tragic, there is an underlying warning that permeates throughout it. Carbon monoxide is one of the toxic gases that vehicles emit, and it can kill you if you're not careful. If you own a house and tend to park your car in your garage, one of the things that you don't want to do is start your car and leave it running in the morning with all the doors and windows sealed. Make sure that you at least open your garage door and crack the windows in your vehicle. Absolutely, under no circumstances should you put your children in the car and leave it running for any amount of time unsupervised or in a closed area like a garage.
Perhaps the most dangerous thing about carbon monoxide is that it is odorless and colorless. This is why it is often referred to as the "silent killer". Millions of people die each year because of carbon monoxide poisoning. For those who are fortunate enough, they will tell you that some of the major symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning involve nausea and/or vomiting or feeling extremely ill before you wind up passing out.
Many homes are equipped with carbon monoxide detectors as well as apartment complexes. Carbon monoxide detectors are affordable enough and well worth your money to purchase a few. You should have at least one carbon monoxide detector in your home near the bedrooms. You may also want to purchase a carbon monoxide detector for the garage/den area. Ways that you can avoid carbon monoxide poisoning while in your vehicle is to periodically make sure that you crack the window to allow fresh air in. Additionally, avoid starting your car and leaving it running while it is parked in a closed space such as a garage. The result could be deadly.
Knowing how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning may help to save your life as well as the life of someone else. It is just one more tool that you can add to your toolbox of safety information when it comes to being a responsible vehicle owner. Perhaps one day they will (if they haven't already) create miniature carbon monoxide detectors for vehicles to help alert drivers of the hidden danger.
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