Carbon monoxide deaths are climbing, putting families in peril: ‘My son is lucky to be alive’
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Kristie Dusenberry, an Idaho mother and grandmother, nearly lost her son to carbon monoxide poisoning recently. Experts share safety tips to combat rising rates of exposure and to stay healthy.
There were 250 deaths related to consumer products in 2019, more than in any other year in the report. "They did say that all the carbon monoxide is gone — but all the damage it caused is not." Each year, carbon monoxide poisoning claims at least 420 lives. "Carbon monoxide poisoning is a medical emergency and requires prompt medical intervention." "Carbon monoxide detectors can be purchased for approximately $20." Experts recommend having a carbon monoxide detector installed within 10 feet of every sleeping area. Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
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