Gas Poisoning

Gas poisoning occurs when harmful gases are inhaled, such as the carbon monoxide produced by stoves, heaters, or engines in poorly ventilated places, which interfere with oxygen reaching the body.

Warning signs: headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, weakness, and, in severe cases, loss of consciousness; several people in the same space may feel unwell at the same time.

When to seek help? When gas inhalation is suspected, it is best to go immediately to a ventilated place and seek urgent care, since it is a situation that can worsen quickly.

Who treats it? It usually requires evaluation in the emergency department, with support from internal medicine, general medicine, or pediatrics depending on the person affected. It is not advisable to downplay these symptoms: prompt professional care makes the difference.