It has been known for decades that CO poisoning can produce lasting health harm, mainly through its destructive effects on the central nervous system. Some studies found that 25-40% of people died during acute exposure, while 15-40% of the survivors suffered immediate or delayed neuropsychological deficit.

Now, an emerging body of evidence suggests that longer exposures to lower levels of CO, ie. chronic CO poisoning, are capable of producing a myriad of debilitating residual effects that may continue for days, weeks, months and even years. Keep watching this site for new information on this topic.

Ever sucked in some really bad air with what you think had a bit to much CO in it, this study wants to know. They are studying long term effects of CO exposure CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) HEADQUARTERS .

http://www.coheadquarters.com/CO1.htm

A CO detector should be installed in EVERY home, especially those with ANY fuel burning furnace or space heater. This is mandatory (code) in many states at the time of this writing (2007), but it is a very inexpensive way to be insured against the tragedy of CO poisoning.