How many of us have a carbon monoxide detector in our kitchens?

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I was wondering how many of us have a carbon monoxide detector in our kitchens?

After a narrow escape, only saved by my asthma and a carbon monoxide detector a few years back I now have 2 CO detectors in my kitchen. My asthma suddenly started to give me issues for no reason at all. I remember looking at the CO detector and seeing it flashing red, but there was no audible alarm. I was confused and light headed. I recall picking up the CO detector which brought it closer to the cooker and immediately it went off.... I knew I needed to open the door and window and that stopped the CO detectors. I ended up in hospital needing oxygen and it took months for me to fully recover - one of my main problems being that I knew the words in my head but found that there was a delay before I could actually talk - at least this was an improvement from the night it happened. I understood what people were saying to me, but could not make myself understood to anyone.

 

[welsh dragon]

I dont have gas, but i have a wood burning stove, and a calor gas fire although I don't use it anymore. I do however have a carbon monoxide detector in the living room.

 

[Rosyrain]

We have gas heating in our home, so there are CO detectors in just about every room of the house. This is the first time I have ever lived in a home that has these detectors and had to have our landlord give me a tutorial on how they worked. It is nice having the peace of mind that they are there and that they would be audible should a problem arise.

SatNav_ Sounds like you got very lucky and what a scary situation to be in! How long did your speech problem last?