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Can you reverse the effects of radon exposure?

Unfortunately there is no cure for radon poisoning. Radon enters the body as in the form of tiny particles. These particles enter the lungs where they release alpha radiation that can damage lung cells and lead to lung cancer. The damage caused by the radiation cannot be reversed.

What should you do if you are exposed to radon?

It is recommended that you inform your family physician of the radon exposure. If the physician recommends a chest x-ray to screen for lung cancer, or if it becomes medically necessary to perform a chest x-ray for other medical reasons, then this is an appropriate medical screening.

What are the long term effects of radon exposure?

Being exposed to radon for a long period of time can lead to lung cancer. Radon gas in the air breaks down into tiny radioactive elements (radon progeny) that can lodge in the lining of the lungs, where they can give off radiation. This radiation can damage lung cells and eventually lead to lung cancer.

Does radon leave your body?

The decay products of radon (radon progeny) that are deposited in the lung have relatively short half-lives ranging from less than a millisecond (0.000164 seconds) to about 27 minutes; therefore, they emit radiation for only a short period of time, about three to four hours.

How long does it take for radon to affect you?

Radon gas can damage cells in your lungs, which can lead to cancer. Radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the United States, though it usually takes 5 to 25 years to develop. Early signs and symptoms of lung cancer may include: persistent cough.

Is radon Overhyped?

While radon can pose danger and has the potential to cause lung cancer due to its carcinogenic effects, the hype has been exaggerated and it is anticipated that EPA radon funding will be cut by the Trump administration.

Can radon cause lung scarring?

Early research findings provide limited evidence of an association between radon and non-malignant respiratory disease [2, 8]. Results from animal studies have shown pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema with exposure to either radon progeny alone or in combination with uranium ore dust [8, 12].

What are signs of radon poisoning?

A persistent cough could be a sign that you have radon poisoning.

• Persistent cough.
• Hoarseness.
• Wheezing.
• Shortness of breath.
• Coughing up blood.
• Chest pain.
• Frequent infections like bronchitis and pneumonia.
• Loss of appetite.

How long do you have to be exposed to radon to get sick?

Radon gas can damage cells in your lungs, which can lead to cancer. Radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the United States, though it usually takes 5 to 25 years to develop. Early signs and symptoms of lung cancer may include: persistent cough.