Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Facts about carbon monoxide poisoning:
Annually, there are more than 3,800 accidental deaths and suicides caused by carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of death by poisoning in the United States.
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Symptoms
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Breathing difficulty
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Last Updated: Mar 5, 2008
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