11/06/2025
Not all CO poisonings are sudden.
Acute poisoning occurs quickly, such as when a car is left running in a garage or a generator is used too close to a home.
Chronic exposure, on the other hand, happens slowly, over days or even months, often from low-level CO leaks in appliances or heating systems.
The symptoms, headaches, fatigue, and memory problems are easy to miss or misdiagnose. That’s why awareness, alarms, and regular checks are so important.
Protect yourself. Protect your community. Learn how: https://www.ncoaa.us/co-awareness-month-2025