Is radon gas so dangerous?

The problem with questions like this is that they are missing a ton of detail. In order to know if something is “dangerous” or “life threatening” you need to know the time, amount and the environment around this object. read more

So the answer is yes. Radon gas is dangerous, but it also depends on conditions such as smoking and concentrations of Radon. read more

So, we know a lot about radon exposures in mines, and we know that those exposures are extremely high, and we know they can be very dangerous, we also know a lot about radon in homes and we know that studies have shown that radon gas, as seen in homes has NEVER been demonstrated to increase the risk of lung cancer.. read more

There is no national requirement to test for radon, and the gas is found in every state, though the potential for high levels is greater in some locations (the EPA radon zone map is shown) particularly in the Northeast and Midwest. read more