The only way to tell if your home has an elevated radon level is to have it measured. This is a moderated chat. To ask a question, you need to click on the ask question button located at the top left of your chat software for internet explorer and to your right using Netscape. Hi, my name is Dr. Sandra Mohr and welcome to the National Jewish Chat Room. Please feel free to ask questions.
Radon is ubiquitous and can be found in all states and countries around the world.
It is not irritative and its presence is imperceptible to the public. Long term health effects proven to be caused by Radon are lung cancer. There are federal regulations limiting the amount of radon to which miners can be exposed on the job. There are no federal regulations on acceptable radon levels for homes or schools. Based on the studies done on underground miners as well as in indoor environments, smoking appears to act synergistically with Radon to increase an individual's risk for the development of lung cancer.