Do you have to seek medical attention after exposure to natural gas?

Natural gas is an energy source that is commonly used in homes for cooking, heating, and water heating. It is primarily composed of methane.

Exposure to low levels of natural gas is not harmful to your health. However, if a gas leak is severe, the amount of oxygen available for breathing could be dramatically reduced, which can lead to asphyxia.

Exposure to extremely high levels of natural gas can cause loss of consciousness or even death.

An individual exposed to natural gas asphyxia needs to get fresh air immediately and medical attention as soon as possible. If the person is unconscious and not breathing, move him or her to a location where there is fresh air and administer mouth-to-mouth resuscitation until help arrives.***