Radon & Asthma
While lung cancer is the main risk associated with radon exposure, Asthma may or may not also be associated with radon exposure. Asthma is a chronic condition caused by the constriction of the airways in the lungs. Pollen, dust, animal hair, cold air, air pollutants and food allergies may trigger asthma symptoms.
Without citing any specific studies, there have been claims that radon has been linked to asthma and reducing the amount of radon in the home will reduce the risk of asthma, various cancers and other illnesses. Even low levels of radon are dangerous over time.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), lung cancer is the only known health effect caused by radon exposure.
While the connection between asthma and radon may be uncertain, the connection between radon and lung cancer is not. According to the EPA, radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The EPA also states that radon exposure is the second-leading cause of lung cancer overall and responsible for approximately 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year.
Radon is produced naturally by the decomposition of uranium. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas. Radon is a carcinogen and long-term exposure to it can cause cancer.
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Radon is a radioactive gas that results from the natural breakdown of uranium found in trace amounts in soil, rock, and water. Radon is the main source of our exposure to all radiation. The US Surgeon General and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have determined that radon is second only to smoking as a leading cause of lung cancer. Testing for Radon is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon.
Because high levels of radon have been found in every state of the United States, testing for radon and installing radon mitigation systems has become a specialized industry in the last two decades. Many states have implemented programs that affect home buying and awareness in the real estate community, however radon testing and mitigation systems are not generally mandatory unless specified by the local jurisdiction.
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