Where does CO come from?

Carbon monoxide is a dangerous toxic gas, and poisonous if inhaled in larger quantities. It can be released through various anthropogenic sources but CO can exist in the natural environment as well.

 

Natural Sources:

Health & Environmental Impacts of CO Gas

CO levels in the atmosphere are generally normal, and they are unlikely to harm you. When these levels rise in an indoor or outdoor setting, various health risks to both people and the environment arise.

 

Let’s find out the harmful effects of carbon monoxide gas on our health.

Health CO is one of the most toxic gases in the environment, and it harms humans. The most prevalent and harmful health impact is that it interacts with hemoglobin, preventing oxygen from reacting with hemoglobin and being transferred to the body’s many organs, resulting in organ failure.

It is especially dangerous for heart patients since it causes a lack of oxygen in the body. It makes us feel sick, and one of the most common symptoms is vomiting. CO poisoning can also cause the flu. If not treated promptly, it can result in coma and, in rare circumstances, death due to the severe range of effects on the body.

Corrective Measures To Reduce CO Gas

CO cannot be readily eradicated with air purifiers or other ways, thus corrective measures are the only option to avoid any exposure in real life. The only way to discover and avoid problems is to monitor them. To decrease exposure and generation of this hazardous gas, preventive measures must be performed.

 

Some of the measures are mentioned below;