# Carbon monoxide poisoning
Are You Seeing Ghosts? It Could Be Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly. It is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels, such as gasoline, natural gas, and propane. CO poisoning can cause a variety of symptoms, including headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, and loss of consciousness. In severe cases, CO poisoning can be fatal.
LLCHD urges residents to protect themselves from carbon monoxide poisoning during the looming winter storm
LINCOLN, Neb. - The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) urges residents to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from carbon monoxide poisoning. This colorless and odorless gas is often called the "invisible killer" because it can render victims unconscious or too weak to escape before they experience other symptoms of CO poisoning.
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