DEAR DR. GOTT: My son, now 51, had serious CO poisoning in 1985. His problems with major headaches and difficulty in running his business have grown worse over the years. He has several headaches, about 10 times a month, that often last two or three days. He cannot read over one page without getting dizzy and then a headache. A MRI showed brain damage. Is there anything that can help him? He is highly intelligent and this really frustrates his desire to be successful and comfortable.
Thank you.

DEAR READER: CO (carbon monoxide) is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced whenever a fossil fuel is burned. Those of us that heat our homes by propane, kerosene, oil or coal-burning appliances (which is just about everyone), start the car in an enclosed garage, warm up a house with a gas oven, or use a generator indoors, are at risk for exposure. CO is even found in the combustion [Read more...]