What are the effects of carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide causes problems in the delivery of oxygen to the brain, but unless individuals are unconscious, or suffer significant drowsiness while exposed to smoke containing this gas, long-term effects are unlikely. Early symptoms may include dizziness, headache and nausea with drowsiness. In most cases, these symptoms will disappear soon after exposure ceases. Patients who have had significant symptoms should be assessed by a GP.
