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Show Cold weather increases clangers of poisonings sense prevention. The Utah Department of Health and Mountain Moun-tain Fuel offer the following suggestions: sug-gestions: Never leave a car running in a garage with the garage door closed. Make sure fireplaces and wood stoves are properly vented. Be sure natural gas appliances are operating safely. Have them checked period icaUy by a contractor contrac-tor or Mountain Fuel representative. Cold winter weather increases the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Utah Department of Health and Mountain Moun-tain Fuel The most common source of carbon monoxide is automobile exhaust. However, any substance that bums can produce it, including wood, propane, kerosene and natural gas. Carbon monoxide is dangerous because it can replace oxygen in the bloodstream. In fact, blood molecule receptors actually prefer carbon monoxide to oxygen. When carbon monoxide is inhaled, suffocation suf-focation can occur. Carbon monoxide is hard to detect de-tect because it can't be seen and 3 doesn't smell. It is important to know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and to seek medical attention immediately if they occur. Symptoms include persistent, se-f se-f headaches, especially those lJLffect more than one member ia household, and nausea, vomiting and weakness. Carbon monoxide poisoning is especially suspect if the symptoms disappear when those affected leave the house. The best way to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning is common |