But the links are not as well established as it is for lung cancer due to lack of studies.
Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate is one of the lowest of all cancers. In many cases lung cancer can be prevented. Unlike Covid-19, there are things that we can do to protect ourselves. If you had a test for Covid-19, wouldn’t you be eager to use it? If you could provide yourself and your family with a cure for this virus, wouldn’t you take it? We hope that while you’re at home social distancing, that you’ll take a moment to test your home for radon. If you find that you have elevated levels in your home, there are ways of reducing those levels to the EPA standards through mitigation.
Radon is a chemically inert gas that is odorless, colorless, tasteless, and invisible. Unless you test for it, there is no way of knowing whether you have elevated levels of radon. That is why it is so important for people to test their homes. Radon is known to exist all over this country and levels can vary greatly from building to building based on a variety of factors, including ventilation, building structure, and weather. Any home can have elevated levels of radon, even if the next-door neighbor does not have any issues. Old homes, new homes, homes with basements, and homes without can have radon problems. If a person is exposed to radon for a long period of time this can lead to lung cancer. Radon gas breaks down into tiny radioactive elements that can lodge in the lining of the lungs, giving off radiation, which can damage lung cells. Radon testing can save you and your family’s life. You can get an affordable kit from a hardware store, or you can order one from a variety of reputable places such as The American Lung Association.
If you find that you have high radon levels, act now. Finding out that you have high radon levels can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. You can take steps to make your home safer. Contact your state radon office to get the name of a local expert that will be able to advise you on what to do next. Often the problem can be fixed with simple low-cost solutions. For bigger radon issues you will need a mitigation specialist to resolve the issue. Mitigation contractors can help you resolve your issues in a variety of ways. They can seal cracks where radon might be getting in, place a barrier on exposed dirt,and they can also install special pipes and a fan that will suck radon from underneath your home and ventilate it outdoors. If there are any crawl spaces, they are encapsulated with a plastic membrane and fastened to the adjacent walls with a sealant. Radon in your home can be a serious health risk but it is a problem that can be fixed. If you haven’t taken the steps to test your home, do so today.
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