Radon Poisoning: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and More - Healthline
WEBApr 13, 2023 · Symptoms. Cancer. Diagnosis. Takeaway. Radon can accumulate in some places where ventilation is inadequate. Long-term exposure can increase the chance of getting lung disease, which can cause...
Radon: How It Can Affect Your Health - WebMD
WEBAug 7, 2024 · You can't see, feel, taste, or smell it, but radon can be present anywhere. Learn more about this radioactive gas and how to keep your exposure low.
Radon and Your Health | Radon | CDC - Centers for Disease …
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. Radon can get trapped inside homes and buildings, and build up in the air. Over time, breathing in high levels of radon can cause lung cancer.
Reducing Radon Levels in Your Home | Radon | CDC - Centers for …
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · If your home radon level is at or above 4 pCi/L of air, contact a qualified professional to install a radon reduction system. Even if your radon levels are not above 4 pCi/L, consider increasing ventilation and sealing cracks in your home.
Radon Gas: What Is It, Detection & Complications - Cleveland Clinic
WEBWhat are the symptoms of radon exposure? There are no immediate signs or symptoms from breathing in background radon. Repeated exposure over time — around 20 years — can lead to cancer development, especially if you are also a smoker. Symptoms of lung cancer may include: Chest pain. Cough. Difficulty breathing. Hoarse or sore throat.
Radon | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBInformation about how radon gets into your home, how it affects you, and how to reduce it.
Radon | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. You can’t see or smell radon. Testing is the only way to know your level of exposure.
Radon and Cancer - NCI - National Cancer Institute
WEBDec 6, 2011 · A fact sheet about radon, an odorless radioactive gas, and its possible association with cancer, and how to test for radon in the home.
How to Test Your Home for Radon | American Cancer Society
WEBOct 21, 2019 · A Citizen’s Guide to Radon, produced by the EPA, explains how to test your home for radon easily and inexpensively, and what to do if your levels are too high. You can hire a professional tester or do it yourself with a kit you buy at a hardware store or online.
Health Risk of Radon | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection …
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, according to EPA estimates. Overall, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year. About 2,900 of these deaths occur among people who have never smoked.
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