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A Brief History Of Radon

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Nov 14, 2019 9:54:13 AM

Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the atmosphere.

Radon is a result of the decay of the elements radium, uranium, and thorium.

It is colorless, tasteless, and odorless, and completely undetectable to humans.

It's an inert gas, so it is inactive chemically and only combines with other substances under extreme conditions.

It's the heaviest known gas, and it's considered a health hazard due to its radioactivity.

Trace amounts of radon can be found in almost every breath we take, but radon that is breathed outside is typically harmless.

The issues with radon arise when it is allowed to build up inside of a home or workplace.

Radon has no known biological purpose, but experts believe that it has played a significant role in evolution since radiation is required for genetic modifications to take place.

Want more information about the amount of potential radon in your home? Read our blog post: "What are Radon Levels.

In the article below, we will take a brief look at radon and its history.

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Woman With Terminal Lung Cancer Urges Ohio Schools To Test For Radon

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Nov 11, 2019 11:08:25 AM

The last thing anyone wants to hear during a visit with their doctor is, "you've got cancer."

Luckily, medicine is progressing, and we can fight cancer more than we ever have before.

But, not all cancers are created equal, and some are scarier than others.

One of the scariest is lung cancer.

Did you know that lung cancer is the leading cancer killer of both men and women in the United States?

It also has one of the lowest five-year survival rates of any cancer type.

Lung cancer is so deadly because it is so hard to find during the early stages.

Lung cancer can grow inside of you for years before it is discovered because there typically aren't any symptoms early on.

Once you notice the symptoms, cancer has often spread to other parts of your body.

Now you might be thinking, "I don't smoke, I won't get lung cancer."

Lung cancer is caused by more than cigarettes.

Radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer, is completely undetectable, and 21,000 people die from lung cancer because of it every single year.

A central Ohio woman was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer due to radon, and now she is urging all the schools in her area to test for radon.

This can happen to anyone. Read our blog post: "Is Your House Plagued By Radon?"

In the article below, we will learn about radon and what Annie Cacciato wants to do to prevent it.

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What Are Radon Levels?

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Nov 1, 2019 9:56:59 AM

Measuring the radon levels in your home is key to keeping everyone inside safe, and the only way to measure the levels is with a radon detector.

What is an acceptable radon level can vary from one country or state to the next, and those acceptable levels will depend on the type of rocks and soil that are beneath your home and the time you spend inside.

However, there is one thing that remains universal: radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer.

About 21,000 people die every year from radon-related lung cancer in the United States.

That's reason enough to find if you and your family are being exposed to excessive levels of the dangerous gas.

Radon levels can fluctuate daily, so you need to get a long-term test for your home or monitor your levels daily.

Many people don't know how dangerous radon can be. For more information read our blog post: "Radon Gas Really is Dangerous... and There's Science to Prove It." here

In the article below, we will discuss exactly what the radon levels are and what it means for you and your family.

Have more questions? Read our blog post: "8 Frequently Asked Radon Gas Questions."

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