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Radon Symptoms Signs of Radon Poisoning & Exposure

Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that can accumulate in homes, particularly in basements and ground floors. It is produced from the natural decay of uranium in soil, rock, and water. Prolonged exposure to high levels of radon gas can lead to serious health issues, primarily lung cancer. Here are some signs and symptoms associated with radon exposure and poisoning: Persistent cough. Hoarseness. Wheezing. Shortness of breath. Coughing up blood. Chest pain. Frequent infections like bronchitis and pneumonia. Loss of appetite.

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Radon Symptoms Signs of Radon Poisoning & Exposure

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  1. RADON SYMPTOMS: SIGNS OF RADON POISONING & EXPOSURE SIGNS OF RADON POISONING & EXPOSURE Symptoms of Radon-Induced Lung Cancer PERSISTENT COUGH PERSISTENT COUGH A cough that doesn't go away or worsens over time. CHEST PAIN CHEST PAIN Pain or discomfort in the chest, which might be constant or occur with breathing. SHORTNESS OF BREATH SHORTNESS OF BREATH Difficulty breathing or feeling winded with minimal exertion. WHEEZING WHEEZING A whistling sound when breathing. HOARSENESS HOARSENESS Changes in the voice, such as persistent hoarseness. COUGHING UP BLOOD COUGHING UP BLOOD Presence of blood in the mucus or sputum. INFOGRAPHIC CREATED BY : Colorado Springs Radon Mitigation www.coloradospringsradon.com

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