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How do you get rid of radon poisoning in the home?


I recently found out that I have heavy metal poisoning throughout my body which is making me tired. So my question is how do I get rid of the radon that is causing it. . .in my house?

heavy metal poisoning isn't caused by Radon. Radon is radioactive gas. Heavy metals are things like lead, mercury, cadmium, and such.

What kinds of metal is poisoning you? There are different treatments for the different things.

If you have radon in your house, you need to get something to move the air out of your basement regularly (like a fan), and there may be other things you can do besides.

You may also need to replace all the water pipes in your house, if you are getting lead poisoning from that.

At Lowes, I saw a radon ridder for sale...

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Get Rid of Radon
by J.A. Luongo August 24, 2005




Why Would Radon Be in My House?
Because uranium is present in all soil, radon is also present in the soil. Since radon is a gas, it naturally travels through the soil and enters homes through basement floors and walls. Particularly susceptible are homes with unfinished, rock or dirt floored basements built on loose soil. However, radon also leeches through concrete and has been found in homes without any visible cracks or fissures. Additionally, it can travel through drains. Once in the home, it breaks down into small particles that concentrate in the air throughout the home. Unfortunately, radon can not be dissipated by just opening a window or plugging in a fan.

Should I Worry About Radon?
People are spending more and more money making their homes fuel efficient. If you've done this, you know that it means your home is sealed as tightly as possible. What this means for radon is that it has no escape route. Add to that the time spent in the house - working from home, staying in to enjoy home entertainment systems, working-out with home gym equipment, and saving a buck by eating in. On average, we spend more time at home than ever before. If this sounds like you, then you should probably worry.

How Do I Know If I Have Radon?
OK, so radon's Dangerous. But, you don't know if it presents a danger to you and your family unless you get tested. There is a simple piece of equipment that tests for radon in a few days to a week. There is also more sophisticated equipment that can gather radon data over a loger period of time, up to a year.

You can test for radon with a testing device from the hardware store, home center, or even the American Lung Association. Or you can have a professionally certified radon removal specialist test your home. Any of these options are viable, however, a professional radon specialist is a safe bet. They are all state certified and adhere to strict government guidelines.

If you buy a test kit and do it yourself, it will cost about a third less than it would cost to have a professionally administered test. Place the test kit on the lowest level of your home, usually the basement. Home tests usually gather data over a 3 to 7 day period and give hourly readings of radon levels.

ask your docotor for advice on this if you have radon in your system you may have raditation poisioning which is bad just talk to your doctor he or she will know what to do right off the top of their head.

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