If you have a natural gas stove at home, it's important to take certain precautions to offset your. In particular, you can increase ventilation in your kitchen by cooking with the windows open, circulating air with a fan, and running the range hood while using your stove. Nordgaard says you should also ensure that your range hood directs air outdoors, instead of recirculating it throughout your home.
Natural gas may find its way into your home in other ways, as well."We know from other research that these pollutants can be found in gas that's coming up from a well," Nordgaard said."So we suspect a lot of these compounds may actually be present from where the gas comes out of the ground all the way to the pipeline going into your home and your kitchen stove."
Having an HVAC professional inspect your home and stove for possible natural gas leaks can help ensure that you remain at minimal risk. Speak with your doctor if you believe you may have been exposed to a natural gas leak.