Urban living brings with it a host of lifestyle benefits, from easy access to amenities to vibrant cultural scenes. However, urban environments also pose unique challenges, such as exposure to radon gas, which is often overlooked as a health risk. At Air Quality Consultants (AQC), we emphasize the importance of awareness and testing for radon, …
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When it comes to household dangers, radon gas is not typically the first concern that springs to mind. However, this colorless, odorless gas can pose a significant health risk without any obvious signs. Today, we’re taking a closer look at radon, explaining its risks, how it enters your home, and what you can do to …
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Air Is something that we often take for granted. Without even thinking about it, we inhale and exhale thousands of times every day. But what is in that air? It may come as a shock to many, but the air inside the average American home usually contains many more airborne pollutants than the air outside. …
Whether it’s an apartment or a house, we consider the place we live, our home. To keep it safe, we have to be on guard, ensuring our home receives the proper maintenance. One of the dangers you might not be aware of is radon poisoning. What is Radon? How can it enter your home? What …
The airflow in your home is crucial to the overall well-being of you and your loved ones. If there are small spaces for air to come in and out, your home is more likely to have an atmosphere more conducive to healthy breathing. Often, homeowners try to seal all cracks in an attempt to optimize …
Radon gas is a byproduct of decaying elements like uranium and radium. Inside the gas are radioactive particles that can harm the cells lining your lungs. Radon exposure is a major cause of lung cancer—second only to smoking. Radon can be found in the ground, and, unlike some other ground-based health threats, it is produced …
The dangers of radon are not to be underestimated. Second only to the amount of deaths from smoking-related lung cancer, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that radon exposure in the home causes about 21,000 cases of fatal lung cancer every year. This is more than the amount of deaths per year caused by drunk …
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