NSW Health is reminding pharmacy customers to never use outdoor heaters or BBQs inside their homes due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
NSW Poisons Information Centre's Medical Director Dr Darren Roberts said outdoor heaters and BBQs produce carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas you can't see, taste or smell.
"Last year, we received an increase in the number of calls related to carbon monoxide poisoning so we are warning people to be safe in how they heat their homes this winter," Dr Roberts said.
Symptoms of poisoning include headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and weakness.
People with more severe poisoning may faint or lose consciousness.
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