Thursday 24 February 2011

Radon Gas Poisoning

!: Nice Radon Gas Poisoning

When it comes to radon, the most unfortunate thing is that it's odorless and colorless making it very difficult to detect. What makes it even worse is the fact that our normal human senses cannot sense this gas. Radon gas poisoning is very lethal and causes severe lung tissue decay, and hence triggering cancer. Symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, heavy breathing, pneumonia and bronchitis may also be observed.

Radon enters our house through basements and low living areas. Actually we might live for quite long with this gas without even noticing and come to see the symptoms of radon gas poisoning only when the condition is serious. For instance, when the cancer is in the middle or final stages. However, children and smokers are likely to be more prone.

Radon gas poisoning is quite easy to prevent and counter. In fact, all it requires is a combination of short-term and long-term measures that ensures the gas is low in levels. Cracks and openings in the basement floor, walls and the ventilation system should also be checked and fixed where need be. It's also advisable to have an expert analyze the situation to see what decisive action that should be taken. Also remember that all the pipes with joints, plumbing and fittings are well sealed where need be.

Basically when you're buying a house, you should take your time to ensure that radon tests or any other tests that are important are done and actually by competent and qualified persons. However, the most important thing to note is that the gas accumulation may vary day to day, season to season and thus long-term radon test will be the best way to go when testing.


Radon Gas Poisoning

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