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CO poisoning symptoms are often mistaken for what illness?

The flu.

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  3. The flu ✔

Why: CDC says CO symptoms are often described as flu-like. If a whole household feels sick together, or symptoms ease when you leave, suspect CO.

Huh, didn't know that: CDC says never heat your house with a gas oven.

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References

Answer: The flu. CDC says CO symptoms are often described as flu-like. If a whole household feels sick together, or symptoms ease when you leave, suspect CO.

  1. CDC: About Carbon Monoxide www.cdc.gov/carbon-monoxide/about/index.html
    CO symptoms are often described as flu-like.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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