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I was wondering how many of us have a carbon monoxide detector in our kitchens?
After a narrow escape, only saved by my asthma and a carbon monoxide detector a few years back I now have 2 CO detectors in my kitchen. My asthma suddenly started to give me issues for no reason at all. I remember looking at the CO detector and seeing it flashing red, but there was no audible alarm. I was confused and light headed. I recall picking up the CO detector which brought it closer to the cooker and immediately it went off.... I knew I needed to open the door and window and that stopped the CO detectors. I ended up in hospital needing oxygen and it took months for me to fully recover - one of my main problems being that I knew the words in my head but found that there was a delay before I could actually talk - at least this was an improvement from the night it happened. I understood what people were saying to me, but could not make myself understood to anyone.
After a narrow escape, only saved by my asthma and a carbon monoxide detector a few years back I now have 2 CO detectors in my kitchen. My asthma suddenly started to give me issues for no reason at all. I remember looking at the CO detector and seeing it flashing red, but there was no audible alarm. I was confused and light headed. I recall picking up the CO detector which brought it closer to the cooker and immediately it went off.... I knew I needed to open the door and window and that stopped the CO detectors. I ended up in hospital needing oxygen and it took months for me to fully recover - one of my main problems being that I knew the words in my head but found that there was a delay before I could actually talk - at least this was an improvement from the night it happened. I understood what people were saying to me, but could not make myself understood to anyone.
