Even if you’ve heard of radon gas, you may not know how dangerous it is to your health. Radon is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, making it tricky to recognize. Because it is one of the densest gases that remains radioactive under normal conditions, it is considered hazardous.

If you’re not familiar with the risks of radon gas, consider these three disconcerting facts:

• Lung Cancer: Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the number one cause in non-smokers. Radon is a harmful carcinogen and can seep through small cracks in your windows or floors, silently increasing your risk of lung cancer. 
• Respiratory Infections: While radon gas is tough to spot, the signs are fairly obvious. Symptoms include damage to the respiratory system in the form of persistent coughing, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, or bronchitis. If you have a sudden onset of one or more of these respiratory ailments, seek medical help and schedule radon testing. 
• Radiation Sickness: Radon gas is radioactive, which means you are at risk of developing symptoms of radiation sickness when exposed to it. Signs include vomiting, sudden bleeding, hair loss, and fatigue.

While you may not know radon is present until your home has undergone testing, be aware of potential illnesses so you can spot the symptoms before they progress. If your home in Brockport, NY, has never been tested for radon, now is the time to do so to keep your family out of harm’s way. Mitigation Tech, the most trusted name for radon remediation, will guarantee a radon-free home. Visit them online or give them a call at (585) 637-7430 to schedule testing.