Can not having a muffler affect a child's health?
My neighbors haven't had a muffler on their car for quite some time. It is extremely loud!! I have asked them if there is anything I could do to help them replace the muffler. My main concern is not the noise but the 3 small children that ride in the car (two 1 yr olds and a 4 yrs old). The exhaust comes out under where the children sit. I have to admit my neighbors are not the smartest people and they may not realize the harm of their actions. Is there any risk in to days cars?
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1 :
Yes - the exhaust is carbon monoxide - (the same stuff that will kill you if you run a car/heater in an unventilated space) - It causes brain damage - because oxygen is replaced by the carbon monoxide. lethargy, sleepiness, ruddy (red) skin color (esp. cheeks), etc. are some indicators. please try to educate your neighbors.
2 :
Yes... breathing large amounts of carbon monoxide can be hazardous to your health or even fatal. If the exhaust is coming up in the car, I wouldn't want to be in the vehicle, let alone have children in it. Tens of thousands of people a year are rushed to hospitals due to carbon monoxide poisoning, and the most common cause is leaving a vehicle running in a garage or small engines in enclosed places. Covered pickup trucks is also quiet common.
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