Have you ever passed by an idling car while jogging or strolling? You might not realize that these vehicles spew carbon monoxide, and in older or malfunctioning cars, the carbon monoxide output can be alarmingly high.
One of the challenges with carbon monoxide poisoning is its unpredictability - its symptoms can appear immediately, after a quarter of an hour, or even days later. This makes it tough for individuals to associate their symptoms with exposure to this toxic gas from nearby cars, especially aged ones or during still weather.
Not only vehicles but any motor running or idling on gasoline - generators, boats, lawnmowers, leaf blowers - emits carbon monoxide. If you smell engine exhaust, it's a sign that carbon monoxide is present.
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